School Programs Assistant (Work-Study)

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a part-time School Programs Assistant (Work-Study) to support the Field Trip and Teacher Resources Team. Duties include data entry, inventory, and assisting with field trip programming and classroom activities.

The position requires availability in the morning hours and involves moving toolbox kits and assisting educators with student groups. Training and URS options may be provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Responsibilities

• Handles weekly routine tasks associated with the logistics of assigned education program.
• Assists with data entry and reporting.
• Manages inventory supply lists and materials for assigned educational programs.
• Physically lifts and moves toolboxes around NHMU for teacher access and inventory.
• Performs office tasks to support the Field Trips, Teaching Toolboxes, and other programming.
• Acts as assistant during education programs, often interacting with K-12 students during a field trip.
• Clearly communicates needs, goals, and updates via email and in-person.

Skills

Data entry

Inventory management

Office support

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/18/2026

Requisition Number PRN17481N

Job Title Program Assistants

Working Title School Programs Assistant (Work-Study)

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 15

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Schedule is Monday-Friday. Must have some availability during morning hours (9am-12pm) to participate in programming. Final schedule decided with supervisor.

Is this a work study job? Yes

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 15.50

Close Date 10/01/2026

Job Summary

The School Programs Assistant is a member of the Field Trip and Teacher Resources Team. This position helps staff members with day-to-day tasks associated with programming, mainly the Teaching Toolbox and Field Trip programs. This position provides general office support, such as data entry, inventorying, document management, copying, etc. Working with the Teaching Toolbox Program includes physically moving the large toolbox kits around NHMU weekly. The School Program Assistant also supports museum educators by acting as an assistant with field trip programming or class programming. This includes supply management and prep, helping field trip groups upon entry into the Museum with wayfinding and questions, and engaging with students in educational programming.

Responsibilities

Essential Position Functions

• Handles weekly routine tasks associated with the logistics of assigned education program.
• Assists with data entry and reporting.
• Manages inventory supply lists and materials for assigned educational programs.
• Physically lifts and moves toolboxes around NHMU for teacher access and inventory.
• Performs office tasks to support the Field Trips, Teaching Toolboxes, and other programming.
• Acts as assistant during education programs, often interacting with K-12 students during a field trip.
• Clearly communicates needs, goals, and updates via email and in-person.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels

Program Assistant,, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

Interest in working with Grades K-12 students in field trip programming.

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

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