Local Program Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah is seeking a Local Program Specialist to manage its internship program and support other Hinckley activities. The role involves daily interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and community partners in a dynamic, student-focused environment.

The department will hire at multiple job levels with pay rates set accordingly, and a full-time schedule with potential evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2 years of related work exp for Level I or master's equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 4 years of related work exp or master's plus 2 years for Level II

Responsibilities

• Oversee Hinckley Local Internship Program operations and placement.
• Coordinate internship readiness and teach professionalism and workplace skills.
• Oversee internship course components and scholarship administration.
• Collaborate with host offices to expand opportunities.
• Advise students on internship program issues.
• Maintain database of Hinckley students and alumni.
• Manage internship and scholarship application platforms.
• Assist with special projects.
• Engage in internship outreach and recruiting.
• Lead or assist with Hinckley projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Adobe

Box

Salesforce

Qualtrics

Website editing

Job description

Local Program Specialist

Job Summary

The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah isseeking a talented, energetic professional to manage its localinternship program and provide support for other Hinckley programsin a dynamic, professional, student-focused environment. Theposition has daily interactions with prospective and currentHinckley students, alumni, faculty, other University staff, andcommunity partners. This person must have strong communication andproject management skills, be an effective team player, able tohandle multiple tasks, and be an excellent organizer.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget.

Responsibilities

Hinckley Local Programs:

• Manage the Hinckley Institute Local Internship Program byoverseeing the application process, interviewing and vettingstudents, analyzing their skills and internships-readiness, andcoordinating the internship placement process.
• Manage the internship readiness processes and develop new andeffective ways to teach professionalism, interview techniques, andthe hard- and soft-skills student interns will need to succeed inthe workplace.
• Oversee academic components of the internship course andoversee scholarship administration.
• Work with intern host-offices such as local non-profits,government offices, and businesses to manage existing internshipagreements and expand opportunities.
• Serve as a resource for students to answer questions and adviseon issues associated with all components of Hinckley internshipprograms and classes.
• Assist in maintaining an accurate and detailed database of allHinckley students and alumni.
• Manage internship, scholarship and other student positionapplication platforms and processes.
• Assist with other special projects.

Internship Outreach and Recruiting:

• Significant interpersonal communication with prospectiveHinckley interns in-person and through e-mail.
• Provide ongoing communication to prospective students andapplicants.

Special Projects:

• Lead, organize, and/or assist with other Hinckleyprojects.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Program Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor's (orequivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or amaster's (or equivalency) degree.

Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor's (orequivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years ofdirectly related work experience.

Preferences

• Previous experience with Hinckley internships and/orcourses.
• Masters degree in public administration, political science,public policy, or other related field.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Results oriented and achievement driven.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills andthe ability to relate well to executives.
• Collaborative in approach and open to new concepts andideas.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft,Google Drive, Adobe, Box, Salesforce, Qualtrics, etc.
• Experience learning and managing various software programs andwebsite editing or willingness to learn.
• Preference will be given to those able to work occasionalevenings and weekends, as required.

Special Instructions

• Requisition Number: PRN46385B
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Work Schedule Summary: Willingness to work flexible hours,including evenings and weekends
• Department: 00146 - Hinckley Institute Of Politics
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $31,600 - $58,400
• Close Date: 01/01/2027
• Open Until Filled: