Local Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah is seeking a Program Specialist to manage its local internship program and support other Hinckley programs in a dynamic, professional, student-focused environment. The position involves daily interactions with prospective and current Hinckley students, alumni, faculty, other University staff, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Hinckley Local Programs: Manage the Hinckley Institute Local Internship Program by overseeing the application process, interviewing and vetting students, analyzing their skills and internships-readiness, and coordinating the internship placement process.
• Work with intern host-offices such as local non-profits, government offices, and businesses to manage existing internship agreements and expand opportunities.
• Serve as a resource for students to answer questions and advise on issues associated with all components of Hinckley internship programs and classes.
• Maintain an accurate and detailed database of all Hinckley students and alumni.
• Manage internship, scholarship and other student position application platforms and processes.
• Affiliate with other special projects.

Internship Outreach and Recruiting

• Significant interpersonal communication with prospective Hinckley interns in-person and through email.
• Provide ongoing communication to prospective students and applicants.

Special Projects

• Lead, organize, and/or assist with other Hinckley projects.

Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
• Program Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
• Preferences: Previous experience with Hinckley internships and/or courses, Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, Results oriented and achievement driven, Ability to work independently, Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills and the ability to relate well to executives, Collaborative in approach and open to new concepts and ideas, Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft, Google Drive, Adobe, Box, Salesforce, Qualtrics, etc., Experience learning and managing various software programs and website editing or willingness to learn, Preference will be given to those able to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required.