Local Program Specialist

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00146 - Hinckley Institute Of Politics

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $31,600 - $58,400

Close Date

Close Date 01/01/2027

The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah is seeking a talented, energetic professional to manage its local internship program and provide support for other Hinckley programs in a dynamic, professional, student-focused environment. The position has daily interactions with prospective and current Hinckley students, alumni, faculty, other University staff, and community partners. This person must have strong communication and project management skills, be an effective team player, able to handle multiple tasks, and be an excellent organizer.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Hinckley Local Programs:

• Manage the Hinckley Institute Local Internship Program by overseeing the application process, interviewing and vetting students, analyzing their skills and internships-readiness, and coordinating the internship placement process.
• Manage the internship readiness processes and develop new and effective ways to teach professionalism, interview techniques, and the hard- and soft-skills student interns will need to succeed in the workplace.
• Oversee academic components of the internship course and oversee scholarship administration.
• Work with intern host-offices such as local non-profits, government offices, and businesses to manage existing internship agreements and expand opportunities.
• Serve as a resource for students to answer questions and advise on issues associated with all components of Hinckley internship programs and classes.
• Assist in maintaining an accurate and detailed database of all Hinckley students and alumni.
• Manage internship, scholarship and other student position application platforms and processes.
• Assist with other special projects.

Internship Outreach and Recruiting:

• Significant interpersonal communication with prospective Hinckley interns in-person and through e-mail.
• Provide ongoing communication to prospective students and applicants.

Special Projects:

• Lead, organize, and/or assist with other Hinckley projects.

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 Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

• Previous experience with Hinckley internships and/or courses.
• Masters degree in public administration, political science, public policy, or other related field.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Results oriented and achievement driven.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills and the ability to relate well to executives.
• Collaborative in approach and open to new concepts and ideas.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft, Google Drive, Adobe, Box, Salesforce, Qualtrics, etc.
• Experience learning and managing various software programs and website editing or willingness to learn.
• Preference will be given to those able to work occasional evenings and…