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**Open Date** 06/24/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN15988N

**Job Title** PS UU Student - Other

**Working Title** Social Services Student Assistant (Work-Study)

**Job Grade** SJ

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 20

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

On-campus day hours primarily, with roughly 1-2 evenings per week (usually about 5-8pm) in-person to assist with group set-up.

**Is this a work study job?** Yes

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 02294 - Family Centered Care

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $15.00 hourly

**Close Date** 09/22/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position is open to students with Federal WORK - STUDY AWARDS starting summer or fall semester only.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Student Assistant for Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program.

The assistant will be responsible for a range of administrative duties, including data entry and general office support. In addition, you will serve as a point of contact for community members, responding to phone calls and emails with professionalism and empathy. The role also includes assisting staff with the coordination and delivery of program activities and events.

The student assistant may interact with individuals experiencing distress; however, they will be fully supported by experienced clinical staff who will provide guidance and appropriate supervision. This position is ideal for students pursuing studies in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field who are interested in community service and program administration.

Responsibilities

**Telephone tasks** :

1. With exceptional courtesy for the population we serve, respond to requests for information and participation in grief group programs.

2. Assist with offering information on other community resources.

3. Accurately assess prospective participants for appropriate group program.

4. Understand high-risk grief situations and refer emergencies to director or clinical staff immediately.

5. Accurately take messages for program staff and respond to bereavement calls.

Record keeping:

1. Maintain accurate intakes of group participants.

2. Maintain group census for records, facilitators and staff.

3. Update and maintain database of all participants, facilitators, funders and newsletter recipients.

Program support

1. Room setup on group nights.

2. Greeting participants on initial group session (if schedule permits)

3. Additional services at events (Seeds of Remembrance, Grief and the Holidays etc.) if schedule permits.

Office services

1. Routine word processing for newsletter and program correspondence

2. Order supplies as needed.

3. Logging of intake calls.

4. Timely report of personal hours worked.

Financial management:

1. Routine processing of group fees, receipts from sales, and supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences

Students in a healthcare or mental healthcare major are ideal.

Spanish speaking ability a plus

Special Instructions Summary

References will be requested of finalists.

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

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