Student Employment - Student Advocacy and Outreach Specialist for No Cost / Low-Cost Textbooks

Student Employment - Student Advocacy and Outreach Specialist for No Cost / Low-Cost Textbooks

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

Taylorsville Campus, UT

Job Type

Student Employment

Job Number

202501023

Division

Student Affairs

Opening Date

08/22/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

College Internship Program (CIP)

Student Advocacy and Outreach Specialist for No Cost / Low-Cost Textbooks

The Office of Faculty Development and Educational Initiatives is seeking an intern with excellent communication and organization skills to assist with educating Salt Lake Community College students regarding the Open Educational Resources options offered at SLCC.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Assist the department with educating SLCC students regarding the Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative

• Assist in creating a communication campaign to educate SLCC students regarding the No Cost / Low-Cost Textbook options
• Teach SLCC students how to find No-Cost/ Low-Cost textbook courses
• Assist with OER event planning and hosting OER Information tables
• Distribute flyers and posters across all SLCC campus locations
• Collaborate with internal SLCC departments to schedule student outreach events
• Pitch creative outreach and marketing ideas
• Work in partnership with the OPEN SLCC team by offering a student perspective to Open Educational Resources
• Provide feedback and suggestions regarding the current web page and marketing materials
• Learn the basic principles of Open Educational Resource

We are looking for a student studying any of the following:

• Marketing
• Business
• Communication
• Education
• Human Resources

Required Skills:

• Self-Motivated
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Detail Oriented
• Creative
• Ability to follow and take lead

Minimum qualifications

SLCC student -

GPA 2.0 or higher

Currently enrolled in 6 credit hours for fall semester.

Currently enrolled in 6 credit hours for spring semester.

Awarded Federal Work Study program

Completed the FAFSA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to organize, prioritize and execute tasks
• 6 months of experience working in an office environment
• Research skills
• Presentation skills

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Are you a current SLCC student?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a 2.0 GPA?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you taking 6 credit hours for fall and spring semester?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you been awarded Federal Work Study funds through Financial Aid?

• Yes
• No

05

If not, do you know if you are eligible for Federal Work Study program?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Salt Lake Community College (UT)

Address 4600 South Redwood Road

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84123