Paraeducator - School to Work - Full Time

Working Title Student Engagement Assistant

Temporary? Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Standard operating hours of the TRIO Office - Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with occasional weekend and night events.

VP Area Academic Affairs

The Student Engagement Assistant will work with the Program Coordinator and Manager within the TRIO -Student Support Services ( SSS ) Program to facilitate overall success and support activities within the TRIO - SSS Program.

The Student Engagement Assistant will support first-time freshman students in successfully navigating the University of Utah and building a strong sense of belonging within the SSS community. Through regular outreach and one-on-one check-ins, they provide guidance, encouragement, and referrals to campus resources while fostering meaningful connections and student success.

The Student Engagement Assistant will also help develop and facilitate workshops, coordinate community-building activities, and organize social events that promote student engagement throughout the academic year. The position also serves as an ambassador for the program by representing TRIO SSS at outreach events, tabling opportunities, orientations, and campus resource fairs to recruit and connect with prospective and current students.

Additional responsibilities include creating and managing student-facing communications, such as social media content, newsletters, the TRIO Canvas page, promotional graphics, and event marketing materials, to increase awareness of TRIO SSS programs and services. The Student Engagement Assistant also provide administrative support, assists with program operations, and contributes to the planning and implementation of initiatives that foster an engaging and supportive student experience.

The University of Utah’s TRIO Student Support Services ( SSS ) program is a federally funded academic success program dedicated to helping first-generation students, students from income-eligible backgrounds, and students with disabilities successfully navigate the University and complete their first bachelor’s degree. Through individualized advising, tutoring, academic and career exploration, financial aid and financial literacy guidance, graduate school preparation, workshops, peer connections, and community-building experiences, SSS provides students with the resources, relationships, and encouragement needed to thrive. The program foster a welcoming and student-centered learning community where participants can strengthen their sense of belonging, develop confidence and self-advocacy, overcome barriers to persistence, and achieve their educational, personal, and professional goals.

Department of Education, the program receives $409,067 annually to serve 225 eligible University of Utah students each year.

Maintain regular contact with assigned students through outreach, check-ins, and follow-up to support their transition, engagement, and participation in TRIO SSS and the University of Utah.

Build supportive mentoring relationships by providing encouragement, sharing personal experiences, and referring students to appropriate campus resources and services.

Assist in the planning, development, facilitation, and evaluation of workshops and educational programming during the fall and spring semesters.

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community-building activities, social events, and engagement opportunities that foster student connection and belonging.

Represent TRIO SSS at outreach events, orientations, resource fairs, and tabling opportunities to promote program services and recruit prospective participants.

Create and distribute student-facing communications, including social media content, newsletters, promotional materials, and graphics, to increase awareness of TRIO SSS programs, events, and resources.

Assist with marketing and promotion of TRIO SSS events through digital and in-person outreach efforts.

Assist with program operations, including administrative tasks, event logistics, attendance tracking, and preparation of materials.

Serve as a positive role model and ambassador for TRIO Student Support Services by fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and student-centered environment.

Have completed at least one year at the University of Utah by the time position begins

Must be in good standing with the University of Utah, both academically and in conduct

Shows commitment to campus and community through involvement

Must have completed at least one academic year at the University of Utah before the position begins.

Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University of Utah.

Demonstrates a commitment to campus and community engagement through involvement in student organizations, leadership, volunteer service, or other co‑curricular activities.

Experience with or interest in event planning, student engagement, outreach, social media, graphic design, or marketing is preferred. This position is available only to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work‑Study Award for the current academic year. Applicants must verify their Federal Work‑Study eligibility through the Financial Aid section of CIS prior to applying. This position is available only to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work‑Study Award for the current academic year. Applicants must verify their Federal Work‑Study eligibility through the Financial Aid section of CIS prior to applying. 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). 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
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