Coordinator, Project
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Project Management
Posted on May 10, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
05/08/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38495B
Job Title
Coordinator, Project
Working Title
Outreach Coordinator
Job Grade
C
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm with occasional weekend and/or evening work required.
VP Area
President
Department
00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
20.19 to 24.04
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Red Butte Garden is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to oversee offsite education programs including Garden on the Grow, our 1st-grade state-wide science outreach program. Responsibilities include scheduling, facilitating, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating the Garden on the Grow class visits, co-managing and training department staff and volunteers, maintaining and building community partnerships, collecting and organizing program data, and communicating with schools, districts, and teachers, budgeting, purchasing, manufacturing, organizing, and maintaining materials, development and coordination of pre and post-visit activities, and assisting in the development and delivery of other school programs.
Responsibilities
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Bachelor's degree in a related area is preferred.
As this position would use university vehicles to travel, the incumbent must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license per U of U policy.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Benefited Staff
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 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
05/08/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38495B
Job Title
Coordinator, Project
Working Title
Outreach Coordinator
Job Grade
C
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm with occasional weekend and/or evening work required.
VP Area
President
Department
00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
20.19 to 24.04
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Red Butte Garden is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to oversee offsite education programs including Garden on the Grow, our 1st-grade state-wide science outreach program. Responsibilities include scheduling, facilitating, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating the Garden on the Grow class visits, co-managing and training department staff and volunteers, maintaining and building community partnerships, collecting and organizing program data, and communicating with schools, districts, and teachers, budgeting, purchasing, manufacturing, organizing, and maintaining materials, development and coordination of pre and post-visit activities, and assisting in the development and delivery of other school programs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Garden on the Grow program, other offsite teacher and student experiences, and associated materials and lessons
- Teach Garden on the Grow lessons to 1st grade classes
- Assist in the daily operations of all aspects of offsite programming, including Garden on the Grow, by maintaining supplies, facilities, and equipment
- Develop and maintain a schedule for offsite programs, including hundreds of class visits throughout the state each school year
- Gather, compile, analyze, and use program evaluation data
- Build and maintain community partnerships for offsite programs
- Determine budgeting and purchasing needs for offsite programs
- Develop, edit, pilot, and maintain curriculum with a focus on Utah's SEEd standards 3-dimensional science teaching
- Train other School Programs team members on Garden on the Grow curriculum, pedagogy, teaching methods, and program procedures
- Plan outreach visit schedules and travel schedules and communicate to School Programs team members, including lodging for travel
- Travel to locations statewide to deliver programming, including overnight travel
- Assist in the creation and facilitation of school programs master plan to increase student reach throughout the state
- Assist other School Programs team members in the delivery of professional development workshops for K-12 teachers and field trips to the Garden
- Assist School Programs team with new curriculum and program development
- Assist in the development and delivery of all School Programs programming
- Provide assistance to other departments with special events throughout the year
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Bachelor's degree in a related area is preferred.
As this position would use university vehicles to travel, the incumbent must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license per U of U policy.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
- Demonstrated ability to create and deliver science curriculum and other teacher resources
- Experience working with K-12 students, especially early elementary school students
- An interest in plants and/or the environment demonstrated either by education or past employment
- Ability with design software such as Adobe InDesign or similar or ability to learn
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content, planning, and budgeting
- Strong coordination and organizational skills required to effectively prioritize conflicting deadlines
- Demonstrated communication and community building skills
- Must be flexible and a team player
- Ability to travel to urban and rural locations across the state in single or multi-day trips
- Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds regularly
- Able to work safely in a variety of weather conditions, including full sun, heat, cold, precipitation, etc.
- Some proficiency in Spanish or other languages helpful
- Ability to drive state vehicle, including trucks and minivans, as some driving is required
Benefited Staff
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 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 (*).
- * Do you have previous work experience in a college/university environment?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have previous work experience in plant science education or environmental education?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have two or more years of experience related to the design, development, and delivery of curriculum for educational programs?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- List of References
