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**Open Date** 07/15/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16005N

**Job Title** UU Student - Other

**Working Title** U Career Success Step Up Intern

**Job Grade** SJ

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 19

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

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

+ Schedule to be determined by organization for internship

+ Eligible to be paid up to 19 hours/week, depending on incumbent’s other U of U positions (if any).

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

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00304 - U Career Success

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $13.00/hr

**Close Date** 08/11/2025

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

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Step Up program provides supplementary funds for undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Utah who are completing unpaid internships, either on-campus or with off-campus organizations. In addition to satisfactorily completing the requirements of the internship, Step Up interns will create documentation about their internships to be shared with U of U students through social channels, websites, newsletters, and other media. Options may include video, podcasts, and/or blogs describing the experiential benefits of interning.

Students are responsible to locate and be selected for their internships prior to acceptance for Step Up. For help applying for internships, make an appointment with your career coach at**https://careers.utah.edu/meet-your-coaches/**. **Internships must be within the state of Utah and work must be performed in person.**

Step Up recipients are paid $13/hour for up to 19 hours per week during the internship period of September 8 – November 21, 2025. For students who also wish to work in other campus positions during that period, the total compensated hours cannot exceed 19 per week.

Preference given to students with internships in the non-profit and government sectors. In addition, selections based on alignment of internship with student future career plans as described in your cover letter. Limited funding available.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

+ Be accepted to an unpaid in-person internship in the State of Utah.

+ Satisfactorily complete the requirements of the internship.

+ Participate in the Step Up Canvas course and complete a final project.a. Sign a media release.b. Provide a brief bio and photo.c. Final project options: A blog entry of 500+ words with accompanying photos describing the internship and the value it has contributed to your career exploration; a “Hey U” podcast interview in Garff 1300; other options you propose which are approved in advance by Step Up leaders.d. Discuss your final project with your career coach and submit your written proposal on Canvas by September 29, 2025.e. Submit your final project by November 14, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Must be current U of U undergraduate student (graduate students not considered).

+ Must work in-person for an employer within the State of Utah.

+ This internship is work-study eligible. However, it is open to all students, regardless of work-study status.

+ For international students, Step-Up funding is available for unpaid on-campus internships only.

Preferences

+ Preference is given to students with internships in the non-profit and government sectors.

Special Instructions Summary

Please attach cover letter describing how this internship connects to your long-range career goals.

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.