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**Open Date** 07/29/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16183N

**Job Title** Hrly Graduate Student

**Working Title** Hrly Graduate Assistant

**Job Grade** A00

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 20

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

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work 20 hours per week throughout the academic year with consistent fixed office hours, including occasional evening and weekends

+ **REQUIREMENT :** All selected candidates **must be available to attend** the 30-hourmandatory training from **August 11–15, 2025** (Monday–Friday)

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** President

**Department** 02340 - Dream Center

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** DOE

**Close Date** 08/08/2025

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

Job Summary

About the Dream Center:

The Dream Center at The University of Utah Student Affairs Division supports the holistic development of all students, including undocumented students and those systematically impacted by immigration, empowering them to thrive both at the university and beyond.

Job Summary:

The Dream Center Graduate Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the mission of holistically serving undocumented students, with and without DACA , in higher education. This position provides key support in administrative duties, day-to-day operations, student services, and programmatic efforts across the Dream Center.

The Graduate Assistant will meet one-on-one with students to provide non-academic advisement focused on navigating post-college pathways, including career exploration, graduate school preparation, and entrepreneurship. They will also support students in getting involved with on- and off-campus opportunities and navigating personal and interpersonal challenges such as family dynamics, roommate issues, and general life circumstances. Warm referrals to campus and community-based resources are a key aspect of this role.

Some programmatic responsibilities include assisting in the development, coordination, and implementation of student-centered events and workshops that support belonging, professional growth, personal empowerment, graduate school readiness, and entrepreneurial exploration. Tasks may involve event planning, logistics, communication, facilitation, and data collection to ensure continuous improvement.

This position is ideal for a graduate student who is compassionate, detail-oriented, and equity-driven, with a strong commitment to student support, advocacy, and holistic success in higher education.

What You’ll Gain

+ **Hands-On Student Support Experience:** Build skills in one-on-one student guidance, mentoring, and resource navigation for students navigating complex academic and personal paths.

+ **Program & Event Coordination:** Learn the logistics and planning behind impactful student-centered events, workshops, and initiatives.

+ **Professional Communication Skills:** Strengthen your interpersonal, written, and verbal communication through daily interaction with students, staff, and campus partners.

+ **Digital Media & Design Skills:** Gain experience using **Canva** and managing **social media** to promote programs, build digital presence, and connect with student communities.

+ **Knowledge of Higher Education Support Systems:** Develop insight into how institutions support undocumented students and deepen your understanding of policies, opportunities, and challenges in this space.

+ **Confidence in Leadership & Collaboration:** Grow your ability to lead projects, collaborate with a mission-driven team, and take initiative in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Graduate Assistant Key Responsibilities Include:

+ Meet one-on-one with undocumented students to offer personalized guidance around post-college planning, including career goals, graduate school, and entrepreneurship.

+ Support students in navigating personal and life challenges such as family dynamics, roommate concerns, and overall well-being.

+ Provide students with connections to helpful resources on campus and in the community.

+ Support the planning, coordination, and execution of Dream Center programming, including events, workshops, and cohort-based activities.

+ Develop engaging digital content using Canva for flyers, social media graphics, and event promotions.

+ Maintain a consistent and relevant presence across Dream Center social media platforms to increase student awareness, engagement, and participation.

+ Contribute to communication strategies including content scheduling, email follow-ups, and outreach campaigns.

+ Manage administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, tracking data, maintaining records, and preparing materials.

+ Assists Associate Director and/or other staff with preparation of reports. Update and maintenance of information, databases, etc., necessary for reporting.

+ Attend staff meetings and collaborate with the team to ensure a supportive, responsive, and welcoming environment for students.

+ Continually communicate with Dream team about projects, events, responsibilities, and concern, ask for help when needed

+ Other duties as assigned to support the overall mission and operational needs of the Dream Center.

Terms of Graduate Assistantship:

Work 20 hours per week throughout the academic year with consistent fixed office hours, including occasional evening and weekends

Attend regular staff meetings

Adhere to all university and departmental policies

Professionally represent the Dream Center and articulate its mission, goals, and resources

May be asked to adjust working hours to reflect necessary organizational needs. Some nights and weekends may be included

Minimum Qualifications

+ Must be a University of Utah student pursuing a graduate degree: Master’s, Ed.D, Ph,D or related. A Master’s degree and previous experience working in student center or educational experience; counseling, community building, or advising encouraged.

+ Passionate and eager to empower current and future undocumented students (with and without DACA ) at the University of Utah

+ Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with public speaking

+ Ability to work effectively individually with little supervision and collaborate to achieve goals in a team

+ Understand the sensitive of the needs of undocumented students and their families

+ Indicate university policies and procedures that directly relate to student, safety, privacy and confidentiality

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher; Outlook, Google; Internet and basic computer knowledge.

+ Ability to work independently and as a team.

Preferences

+ Knowledge of immigration related legislation and policies (institutional, local & national)

+ Knowledge of University of Utah advising systems and processes

+ Knowledge of undocumented students, with and without DACA and or immigration-impacted communities

Special Instructions Summary

For the cover letter address your interest in this position and how your experience and identities inform your work and passion for serving undocumented students.

+ **REQUIREMENT :** All selected candidates **must be available to attend** the 30-hourmandatory training from **August 11–15, 2025** (Monday–Friday)

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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