Partnership Coordinator

DetailsOpen Date 10/18/2024Requisition Number PRN40135BJob Title Coordinator, Administrative ProgramWorking Title Partnership CoordinatorJob Grade DFLSA Code AdministrativePatient Sensitive Job Code? NoStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Schedule SummaryMonday to Friday 11AM to 7PM with occasional weekendsVP Area PresidentDepartment 00480 - Univ Neighborhood PartnersLocation OtherCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range 50000 to 55000Close Date 11/08/2024Job SummaryThe mission of University Neighborhood Partners ( UNP ) is to bring together university and west side people and resources in reciprocal learning, action, and benefit — a community coming together. UNP convenes faculty, students, west side residents, community organizations, and agencies to work together to address resident-identified community priorities. By addressing social determinants of health and systemic barriers to educational success, these collaborative partnerships foster increased access to higher education for west side residents, a university enriched by its involvement in the broader community, and an enhanced quality of life for all involved.The Partnership Coordinator position will develop and support community-campus partnerships focused on community capacity & wellbeing and running the New American Academic Network ( NAAN ) partnership. Primary work locations for this position are 1578 W 1700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104. This position will require off-site meetings that will take place across the SL Valley.The Community Capacity & Wellbeing ( CCW ) Partnership Coordinator, in collaboration with the CCW Team will develop and support community-campus partnerships. These partnerships address some of the most basic needs of families while simultaneously building the capacity of partners to find long-lasting, sustainable solutions.Key domains and strategies of this work include:

New American Academic Network

health

housing and gentrification

employment

the environment

personal and professional development

Responsibilities

Support mutually beneficial partnerships with faculty, students, residents, organizations, and institutions

Create warm, respectful and culturally responsive environments where all partners are valued

Build and maintain relationships with individuals across all backgrounds

Collect and maintain data on activities and partnerships

Work with residents and other partners to identify evolving needs and opportunities

Facilitate and convene small and large groups

Build relationships with individuals and families of all backgrounds across UNP’s stakeholder groups; including knocking on doors in specific neighborhoods

Coordinate with UNP staff through transparent and responsive communication

Contribute to UNP efforts to document and tell the story of UNP’s partners and partnerships

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

DISCLAIMERThis job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree (or equivalency) in a related field plus one year directly related experience or equivalency. Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 2 years of directly related work experience. (Example: bachelor’s degree = 2 years of directly related work experience.)Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.Preferences

Bilingual/multilingual skills: English as well as other languages spoken in west side neighborhoods (Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Karen, Samoan, Tongan, Swahili, etc.)

Communicates effectively with system and institution leaders as well as multilingual/multicultural community residents

Relationships/connections with communities in west side neighborhoods especially and UNP partnerships

Experience with empowerment, asset-based, culturally responsive, and/or family-centered, approaches

Knowledge of the challenges facing culturally and linguistically marginalized communities

Microsoft Office competencies

Type Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe 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.eduhttps://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.