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**Open Date** 09/02/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42998B

**Job Title** Program Assistant

**Working Title** Prgm Asst for Comm and Ed

**Job Grade** C

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 32

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

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday, Occasional evenings and weekends

**VP Area** President

**Department** 02247 - McCluskey Center (MCVP)

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 23.00 to 25.00

**Close Date** 09/15/2025

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

Job Summary

The McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention ( MCVP ) at the University of Utah seeks a part-time, in-person, staff member to assist in the day-to-day operations of the education and marketing teams. A successful candidate will have an openness to learn and a willingness to participate in the collective culture of the Center. The Program and Design Assistant will be responsible for moving across both the education and marketing teams to serve the mission of the MCVP to end relationship and sexual violence on college campuses.

Responsibilities

+ Supporting the Communications and Marketing Specialist with graphic design, production of marketing materials, event photography and videography, and contributing ideas to enhance campaign effectiveness and audience engagement.

+ Assisting both marketing and education outreach and university communication efforts to increase brand awareness and campus-wide engagement with the Center.

+ Working with the Education Coordinator to plan out ongoing professional development for student staff members.

+ Supporting student staff’s action projects and creative needs including but not limited to graphic design, copy-editing, and photography/video across multiple platforms.

+ Engaging in continued learning and professional development to better understand the mission of the MCVP .

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years of related experience required; ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks; computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and/or database software preferred; demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

+ Graphic design experience (Adobe Express/InDesign, Canva, Photoshop, etc.)

+ Experience with editing (such as Audacity and/or video editing)

+ Proficient knowledge and experience with Google Drive, Box, and Microsoft Applications

+ Social media management and market research skills

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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.