UU Student - Other
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 22, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
04/19/2024
Requisition Number
PRN14729N
Job Title
UU Student - Other
Working Title
UReach Peer Mentor
Job Grade
SJ
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
10 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Approximately 10 hours per week in any given academic term.
Flexible depending on school schedule.
**This position will start Fall 2024. Some training will be required over the summer but can be done virtually. In person position starts the week of August 12, 2024. This position will be in person on campus.
Is this a work study job?
Yes
VP Area
President
Department
00317 - Disability Services
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$15.00/hr
Close Date
Job Summary
The Mission of the Center for Disability & Access (CDA):
The Center for Disability & Access is dedicated to students with disabilities by providing the opportunity for success and equal access at the University of Utah. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as outlined by Federal and State law. We also strive to create an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment. By promoting awareness, we aspire to impact positive change within individuals and the campus community.
The Purpose of U Reinforcing Educational Assets & Coaching with Human Diversity (UReach):
At the University of Utah, we endeavor to combine the efforts of social connectedness, coaching around executive function skills and connection to campus and community resources, for a unique benefit to neurodivergent students, through the UReach Peer Mentor program. We aim to support students in an effort to hold true to the fidelity of commitment to journey with them towards success in degree attainment, personal growth, and career preparation.
Overall Function:
UReach Peer Mentors will support neurodivergent students in a variety of ways. Most specifically, Peer Mentors will support neurodivergent students in bolstering executive function skills, connecting to campus opportunities and resources, and the continued development of self-reliance, self-determination, and self-advocacy skills for the college environment and beyond.
This position in-person the week of August 12, 2024. Some training will be required over the summer but can be done virtually. This position will be in person on campus.
Priority review date of May 15, 2024.
Responsibilities
The following list of duties and responsibilities is meant to be illustrative but not exclusive as the UReach program evolves.
Priority review date of May 15, 2024.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
04/19/2024
Requisition Number
PRN14729N
Job Title
UU Student - Other
Working Title
UReach Peer Mentor
Job Grade
SJ
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
10 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Approximately 10 hours per week in any given academic term.
Flexible depending on school schedule.
**This position will start Fall 2024. Some training will be required over the summer but can be done virtually. In person position starts the week of August 12, 2024. This position will be in person on campus.
Is this a work study job?
Yes
VP Area
President
Department
00317 - Disability Services
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$15.00/hr
Close Date
Job Summary
The Mission of the Center for Disability & Access (CDA):
The Center for Disability & Access is dedicated to students with disabilities by providing the opportunity for success and equal access at the University of Utah. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as outlined by Federal and State law. We also strive to create an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment. By promoting awareness, we aspire to impact positive change within individuals and the campus community.
The Purpose of U Reinforcing Educational Assets & Coaching with Human Diversity (UReach):
At the University of Utah, we endeavor to combine the efforts of social connectedness, coaching around executive function skills and connection to campus and community resources, for a unique benefit to neurodivergent students, through the UReach Peer Mentor program. We aim to support students in an effort to hold true to the fidelity of commitment to journey with them towards success in degree attainment, personal growth, and career preparation.
Overall Function:
UReach Peer Mentors will support neurodivergent students in a variety of ways. Most specifically, Peer Mentors will support neurodivergent students in bolstering executive function skills, connecting to campus opportunities and resources, and the continued development of self-reliance, self-determination, and self-advocacy skills for the college environment and beyond.
This position in-person the week of August 12, 2024. Some training will be required over the summer but can be done virtually. This position will be in person on campus.
Priority review date of May 15, 2024.
Responsibilities
The following list of duties and responsibilities is meant to be illustrative but not exclusive as the UReach program evolves.
- Routinely meet and engage with neurodivergent peers who have opted in to the UReach program.
- Support and coach peers around a variety of topics related to the college experience, including but not limited to: academic success, social connectedness, sense of belonging, career exploration, and identity development.
- Compile and maintain summative accounts of meetings and interactions with peers to support ongoing assessment and support of the UReach program.
- Attend regularly scheduled team meetings with fellow mentors and professional staff.
- Participate in tabling or campus events and promote student participation.
- Assist in planning and executing outreach, stewardship, and related activities for program growth related to student recruitment and donor relations.
- Participate in on-going training or in-service trainings or professional development within UReach, CDA, Student Affairs, or connected to other educational partners of the University of Utah and in service to the UReach aims and mission.
- Maintains enrollment as a University of Utah undergraduate or graduate student throughout the duration of employment.
- Maintains the university minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (also considered “good standing” in academic terms).
- This position is work-study eligible, but it is not required.
- Enacts an asset-based lens in problem solving, peer support, and lifelong learning.
- Desires to hone critical thinking, interpersonal, and empathic mentorship skills.
- Possesses the ability (or capacity to build the ability) to cultivate passion and curiosity related to improving the college experience and environment for neurodivergent students, as well as all students with disabilities.
Priority review date of May 15, 2024.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current University of Utah student?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you been awarded and have you accepted Federal Work-Study for the current school year? (work-study not required to apply for this position)
- Yes
- No
- * Have you read and do you agree to follow the Work-Study Information and Policy as stated on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website?
- Yes
- No
- * In a few short sentences, what do you hope to gain by potentially serving as a Peer Mentor in UReach?
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe two to three strengths, qualities, or skills you feel can bring to the UReach program. (If selected for an interview, you will be asked to elaborate on a time when these strengths, qualities, or skills have been leveraged in your previous experience(s) as a leader or employee).
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
