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**Open Date** 01/08/2026

**Requisition Number** PRN16670N

**Job Title** UU Student - Research

**Working Title** Policy & Public Affairs Intern

**Career Progression Track** SJ

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 7.20

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

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

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

**VP Area** President

**Department** 01267 - HCI Public Affairs

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** Will pay no less than 7.25

**Close Date** 02/05/2026

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

Job Summary

_Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide._

_In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position._

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

+ Support a variety of policy-related assignments at Huntsman Cancer Institute under the direction of an executive director

+ Research policy matters and data on elected officials, government entities

+ Draft correspondence and other content

+ Track information about contacts, activities, and projects

+ Outreach to set up meetings and events

+ Other related duties as identified

Opportunities

+ Work with an engaging team

+ Excellent training experience for a range of policy issues

+ Research, learn, engage on issues across a variety of Mountain West states, municipalities, federal government, etc.

Requirements

+ Writing and research skills

+ Willingness to learn/interest in policy-related issues

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Visit our benefits page to see current retirement offerings: benefits.utah.edu

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 all.

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.

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