Trailblazer Child and Youth Program Coordinator

Position Announcement

The Trailblazer Child and Youth Program Coordinator collaborates with the TCYP team in the recruitment, enrollment, and placement of interns. The Trailblazer Child and Youth Program (TCYP) provides semester long (12 weeks) internship opportunities during the fall, spring, and summer. Interns serve in the U.S. Navy’s Child Development Centers and School Age Care and Teen Programs. Internship locations include various locations throughout the U.S. to include California, Washington, Hawaii, and many more. Opportunities for international travel may also be available. Interns are engaged in experience working with children and youth, while networking with the world’s largest employer, the Department of Defense. Additional information about the TCYP can be found online at https://trailblazercyp.utahtech.edu .

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the TCYP Director and Marketing and Development Officer in the administration of all contracted U.S. Navy Child and Youth Programs. Including, but not limited to assistance in the recruitment, selection, training, placement, and evaluation of interns.
• Develop and implement a holistic recruitment strategy for prospective interns nationwide.
• Build relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, alumni, and other constituents in support of the TCYP goals.
• Organize and manage the TCYP application process, including but not limited to:
  • Supporting prospective students as they move through the recruitment process through all communication channels, answering questions about the admissions process, alleviating concerns, assisting with application submission, and following through to enrollment.
  • Answering phones and direct interns and potential interns in the application process.

• Provide customer service to interns and prospective interns through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Assist with record and budget management.
• Utilize database systems for reporting purposes to support recruitment, admissions, and enrollment of interns.
• Prepare and track purchase requisitions, travel authorizations, meeting minutes, and other university forms and processes as needed.
• Assist in the management and completion of paperwork for the implementation of the TCYP.
• Train on-the-job to become a website editor for https://trailblazercyp.utahtech.edu .
• Assist in risk management efforts and communications.
• Work with diverse individuals and teams, while collaborating with military contract partners, university partners.
• Attend weekly, quarterly and bi-annual TCYP team and training meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication, education, recreation and sport management, or another related field required.
• Two years’ full-time office and/or program coordination experience required; experience working in higher education environment preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, faculty, students, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task with faculty, staff, and students.
• Knowledge of professional office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook); knowledge of computer systems unique to higher education (Banner, Canvas, Argos, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good working knowledge of financial record keeping procedures.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time classified staff (overtime-eligible) position. Annual salary of $40,000 - $44,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of January 2023. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins December 1, 2022 ; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@utahtech.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

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