UU Student - Labor

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Apiary/Beekeeping, Background Investigation, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Disability Accommodations, Event Management, Interviewing Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Payroll Software/Services, Plan Meetings, Public Safety, Software Development, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Volunteer Experience, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
7 days ago

Announcement

Details

Open Date 07/08/2026 Requisition Number PRN17199N Job Title UU Student - Labor Working Title Bennion Center HIVE Coordinator WS Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 9 - 12 hours Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary

Times are determined based on the needs of the Bennion Center, but include mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends. Selected candidates will be expected to host a weekly meeting for a group of first-year HIVE residents, and must be available for a weekly HIVE leadership meeting that takes place every Tuesday from 1-2 PM

Is this a work study job? Yes VP Area President Department 00305 - Bennion Community Center Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $15.00/hr Close Date 08/31/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 08/07/2026 Job Summary

The Bennion Center HIVE (High Impact Volunteer Experience) Coordinator is an integral part of the Bennion Center team and is seen as a role model and mentor for first-year students living in the HIVE living-learning community in Kahlert Village residence hall. This position serves an ambassador to the Bennion Center and is responsible for community engagement eduction, programming, and resource connection. Candidates must have work-study to be eligible for this position.

Selected candidates must not have other employment on campus totaling over 7 hours a week.

Responsibilities

Mentor first-year students, plan community engagement opportunities, teach basic curriculum around pathways to community engagement, work front desk shifts at the Bennion Center office and Kiosk at Kahlert Village, plan weekly HIVE meetings, and attend weekly HIVE leadership team meetings.

  • Mentor a group of first year students in the HIVE residence hall.
  • Hold a consistent weekly meeting for HIVE students.
  • Attend weekly meeting with HIVE leadership team to prepare for weekly HIVE meetings and to meet other administrative functions.
  • Learn and facilitate the Pathways to Community Engagement Curriculum to HIVE students in a regular meeting
  • Build relationships with First-Year offices and spaces over the preceding spring and summer to advertise to and recruit first-year students for the HIVE.
  • Participate in any orientation events over the summer that have opportunities to engage with First-Year students.
  • Develop an application and interview process for the HIVE in collaboration with the Associate Director for Student Engagement and Outreach
  • Conduct pre-screening of HIVE applicants and assist with interviews.
  • Collaborate and communicate with HIVE Resident Advisors
  • Connect with community partners to plan at least 1 community engagement opportunity for HIVE students outside of Saturday Service Projects or Service Corner Nites
  • Attend regular meeting with the Associate Director
  • Attend all Saturday Service Projects in collaboration with the HIVE.

Desk / Kiosk Attendant duties will include:

  • Serving as ambassadors for the Bennion Center at the Bennion Center Kiosk at the Gail Miller Community Engagement Tower (located at the Kahlert Village residence hall) and at the Bennion Center office in the student union.
  • Referring interested students to the appropriate Bennion Center programs and community engagement opportunities both on and off campus.
  • Maintaining inventory of supplies and needs at the kiosk and in the Bennion Center.
  • Guiding and instructing drop-in volunteers on available Service Corner projects.
  • Attendants will assist Bennion Center staff with other clerical tasks to help meet the
  • mission, vision, and values of the Bennion Center.
  • VISION: For students to discover their people, passion, and purpose through participation in direct service and other community engagement (or civic) pathways.
  • MISSION: The mission of the Bennion Center is to support student well-being and success by providing transformative community engagement experiences that make positive impacts on student development and community needs.
  • VALUES: Action, Belonging, Collaboration, & Integrity.

Additional duties and expectations will include:

  • Attend Bennion Center Student Leader Orientation
  • Being available for HIVE move-in at a determined date in August
  • Keep open and timely communication with the Bennion Center Staff Partner
  • Meet deadlines given by Bennion Center Staff Partner
  • Utilize the MyTime system for payroll
  • May be offered a spot to serve on the Bennion Center Student Board

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current University of Utah student
  • Must be awarded Federal Work Study for the year

Preferences

Preference for a candidate who has great communication skills, can plan events and meetings with minimal direction, and a desire to connect and work with first-year students.

Special Instructions Summary 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 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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you a current student of the University of Utah?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? If no, do not submit this application.
  • No

  • Yes

  • No

  • Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter

About the Company

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University of Utah

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COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/