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Open Date 03/20/2026 Requisition Number PRN16859N Job Title Education Staff Assistant Working Title PATHS Camp Counselor Career Progression Track 007 Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary
Start Date: May 16, 2026
End Date: July 31, 2026
Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 02203 - Youth & Personal Enrichment Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 17.00 Close Date 06/20/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
Youth Education is seeking passionate individuals to join the team as a PATHS Residential Counselor. The PATHS Program prepares prospective first-generation high school students to achieve their full potential and pursue higher education. Counselors will work with groups of up to 20 students each week at the University of Utah's campus for 8 weeks of camp plus 2 weeks of training and planning.
PATHS Counselors are leaders, mentors, educators, and advocates for PATHS students and their communities. They supervise and ensure the safety of students during camp, teach and lead program curriculum, develop and coordinate enrichment activities, supervise during overnight stays, and act as positive role models. Applicants must pass applicable background checks in order to be hired.
Counselors will be contracted on a temporary basis from May 16, 2026 through July 31, 2026. Some weekend work may be necessary. They will not be scheduled to work on holidays.
Camp Counselors will work approximately 40 hours per week excluding weekends during both day and residential camps. Shifts may vary depending on programming needs and are subject to change.
Responsibilities
a. Assures students are properly supervised at all times.
b. Applies basic youth development principles such as relationship development, respect, involvement, and empowerment of youth while working with students.
c. Be aware of and enforce program policies and procedures.
a. Lead and teach program curriculum during camps.
b. Plan and prepare elective lessons or activities to engage students as needed.
a. Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
b. Be alert to students and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with camp director when appropriate.
c. Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance is adhered to; report necessary repairs promptly to camp director.
a. Set a good example for students and others including cleanliness, punctuality, personal language, appearance, health habits, sportsmanship, and manners.
b. Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
a. Provide participant guardians appropriate feedback and information as needed for their students to have a successful camp experience.
b. Adhere to program policies and procedures when students are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years experience as a classroom assistant in a related academic area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); knowledge and understanding of a variety of teaching methods in order to adjust activities/training session to include participants of different ages; a thorough knowledge of related academic subjects in order to participate in developing classroom activities/programs; and demonstrated knowledge of teaching methods and communication skills to conduct educational activities and/or training sessions in a clear and concise manner required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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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). 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 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.
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