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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
WORKING TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK P00
TRACK LEVEL P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA CODE Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Full Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY Primarily M-F, 8:00-5:00 pm
VP AREA Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT 00137 - Sch of Environ,Society&Sustain
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE $46,584 - $63,300
CLOSE DATE 07/10/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (Note - Posting may close at any time) 06/17/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Community Outreach Specialists
Develop programs designed to favorably represent the university and its services by contributing positively to the community. Create and plan programs to engage and support the community and School programs. Utilize newsletters, blogs, social media, and events to increase community involvement in community engaged learning projects, internships, research, and living learning community experiences. Secure access to Bennion Center funds for community engagement activities. Develop relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization’s liaison with faculty, students and community partners. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Work with faculty teaching community engaged learning (CEL) courses and community partners to establish and manage projects.
- Foster effective communication between community partners and student groups engaged in CEL projects.
- Apply for CEL funds each semester to support CEL activities and drafting reports documenting use of CEL funds.
- Connect students to internships and research opportunities with community partners and assess outcomes.
- Cooperate with faculty to invite community partners to serve as guests in classes and ENVST events.
- Coordinate with ESS web developer to regularly update webpages related to CEL, internships and research.
MINIMUM 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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Community Outreach Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Community Outreach Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.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.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
JOB TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
WORKING TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK P00
TRACK LEVEL P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA CODE Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Full Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY Primarily M-F, 8:00-5:00 pm
VP AREA Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT 00137 - Sch of Environ,Society&Sustain
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE $46,584 - $63,300
CLOSE DATE 07/10/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (Note - Posting may close at any time) 06/17/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Community Outreach Specialists
Develop programs designed to favorably represent the university and its services by contributing positively to the community. Create and plan programs to engage and support the community and School programs. Utilize newsletters, blogs, social media, and events to increase community involvement in community engaged learning projects, internships, research, and living learning community experiences. Secure access to Bennion Center funds for community engagement activities. Develop relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization’s liaison with faculty, students and community partners. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Work with faculty teaching community engaged learning (CEL) courses and community partners to establish and manage projects.
- Foster effective communication between community partners and student groups engaged in CEL projects.
- Apply for CEL funds each semester to support CEL activities and drafting reports documenting use of CEL funds.
- Connect students to internships and research opportunities with community partners and assess outcomes.
- Cooperate with faculty to invite community partners to serve as guests in classes and ENVST events.
- Coordinate with ESS web developer to regularly update webpages related to CEL, internships and research.
MINIMUM 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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Community Outreach Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Community Outreach Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.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.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Community Outreach Specialist
Match your degree to the role
H-1B eligibility requires your degree field to directly correspond to the Community Outreach Specialist duties. A public health, social work, or communications degree strengthens your petition. A business degree alone may draw a specialty occupation challenge from USCIS.
Target federally funded outreach employers
Healthcare systems, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofits with HHS or CDC grants sponsor H-1B workers more consistently than purely private organizations. Their compliance infrastructure and existing immigration counsel make sponsorship decisions faster and more predictable.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Community Outreach Specialist openings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This removes guesswork about which organizations have actually sponsored H-1B workers in this occupation category before.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Look up the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor the LCA must certify.
Register during the lottery window each March
H-1B cap registrations open in early March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your employer files your registration before the window closes. Missing it means waiting a full year for the next cap cycle.
Document program outcomes and population served
USCIS occasionally issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether outreach roles meet specialty occupation standards. Build a file showing the complexity of your work, the populations requiring culturally specific expertise, and how your degree directly informed program design.
H-1B Visa Community Outreach Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Outreach Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Outreach roles tied to public health program management, grant compliance, or clinical community liaison work are stronger candidates than broadly defined coordinator positions. Your employer's job description and how it justifies degree requirements in the I-129 petition is what USCIS scrutinizes.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Community Outreach Specialists?
Healthcare networks, federally qualified health centers, large nonprofits with federal funding, and public universities tend to sponsor most consistently. These organizations already have immigration counsel on retainer and established LCA filing processes. You can browse Community Outreach Specialist openings from verified H-1B sponsors directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with confirmed filing history in this occupation category.
What happens to my H-1B status if my outreach program loses its grant funding?
If your employer terminates your position, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart. Your employer is also required to pay your return transportation costs. Acting quickly matters because you can't work during the grace period. Filing an H-1B transfer with a new employer before your current authorization ends preserves your status without restarting the cap process.
Can I use my O*NET occupation code to strengthen an H-1B petition for this role?
Yes. The O*NET profile for Community Outreach and Health Educators documents the knowledge domains, tasks, and typical education levels for these roles. Employers and immigration attorneys use this data to support specialty occupation arguments in the I-129 filing. Roles that align closely with O*NET's education and skill descriptors are harder for USCIS to challenge on specialty occupation grounds.
Does my employer need to be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor my H-1B?
E-Verify enrollment isn't a universal H-1B requirement, but it is mandatory for federal contractors and for employers sponsoring STEM OPT students. If your role transitions from STEM OPT to H-1B, your employer must maintain E-Verify enrollment throughout. Some states also have independent E-Verify mandates for certain employer categories, so confirm your employer's status before relying on that pathway.