Job Information
University of Utah STEM Community Alliance Program Associate Director in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/14/2024
Requisition Number PRN39534B
Job Title Assoc Dir, Administration
Working Title STEM Community Alliance Program Associate Director
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
- M-F 9-5
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 02235 - Undergrad Studies Advocacy Prg
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $60,000 - $64,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
STEMCAP Program Overview Since 2016, the STEM Community Alliance Program ( STEMCAP ) has provided more than 700 educational workshops and hands-on conservation projects at Youth-In-Custody facilities across northern Utah. STEMCAP offers a variety of programming types including guest lectures led by scientists and artists, multi-day science workshop series, art enrichment classes, a computer programming series, horticulture projects, and summer camps. We provide workshops in five youth centers.
STEMCAP partners with experts in Science, the Arts, and the Humanities to increase awareness of and interest in various career and academic pathways for incarcerated youth. STEMCAP enhances educational self-discovery and provides creative outlets for youth participants. The STEMCAP Associate Director manages the day-to-day operations of the program, including building and maintaining partnerships across and beyond University of Utah’s campus, developing and evaluating educational programming, managing annual budgets, as well as grant writing and reporting. The Associate Director supervises a team consisting of two program coordinators, a graduate assistant, and undergraduate student interns. In addition to administrative duties, the Associate Director provides onsite programming support at youth centers and occasionally leads workshops.
This position is currently supported by a multi-year grant provided by the Utah State Board of Education. This position is likely to be extended pending contract renewal. Formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Associate Director will report to Dr. Andy Eisen, Director of Prison Education.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
Oversee program staff management including recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and retention of staff, and volunteers.
Develop and implement programming consistent with the University’s goals and objectives.
Identify and establish community partnerships specific to program needs.
Act as a liaison between internal and external constituencies.
Implement and administer new and existing workshops and services for justice-impacted youth.
Continuously evaluate program effectiveness, including collaborating with external evaluators.
Lead program coordinators in preparing guest presenters for workshops.
Research external funding opportunities and write grant proposals to expand program capacity and reach.
Propose annual program budgets, estimate budgetary requirements for special projects, and oversee purchases and inventory; Write and submit quarterly invoices to multiple funding sources.
Develop Memorandums of Understanding and independent contracts to foster mutually beneficial long-term partnerships.
Collaborate with the Program Director and staff to establish internal program objectives and implement procedures to meet goals.
Develop program protocols and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure collaborator satisfaction by meeting with teachers and administrators at youth centers, and Youth-in-Custody administrators at the Utah State Board of Education.
Lead Institutional Research Board document maintenance and compliance; ensure programs’ compliance with University’s policies and federal and state regulations, background checks for youth center access, security screenings, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Minimum/Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects with multiple partners.
Demonstrated leadership and human relations skills.
Demonstrated ability to propose, forecast, and oversee budgets.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in science education, science communication, public administration or related experience.
A Masters in natural, learning, social, or applied sciences.
Experience writing and reporting grants.
Experience working with justice-impacted individuals.
Experience working with youth.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Intended start date is September 2
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.
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