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Job Title: UU Student - Other

Working Title: U Career Success Step Up Intern

Career Progression Track: SJ

FLSA Code: Nonexempt

Type: Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?: Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 19

Full Time or Part Time?: Part Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule Summary: Schedule to be determined by organization for internship. Eligible to be paid up to 19 hours/week, depending on incumbent’s other U of U positions (if any).

Is this a work study job?: No

VP Area: Academic Affairs

Department: 00304 - U Career Success

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $13.00/hr

Close Date: 04/26/2026

Job Summary

The Step Up program provides supplementary funds for undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Utah who are completing unpaid internships, either on-campus or with off-campus organizations. In addition to satisfactorily completing the requirements of the internship, Step Up interns will create documentation about their internships to be shared with U of U students through social channels, websites, newsletters, and other media. Options may include video, podcasts, and/or blogs describing the experiential benefits of interning.

Students are responsible to locate and be selected for their internships prior to acceptance for Step Up. For help applying for internships, make an appointment with your career coach at https://careers.utah.edu/meet-your-coaches/. Internships must be within the state of Utah and work must be performed in person.

Step Up recipients are paid $13/hour for up to 19 hours per week during the internship period of September 8 – November 21, 2025. For students who also wish to work in other campus positions during that period, the total compensated hours cannot exceed 19 per week.

Preference is given to students with internships in the non-profit and government sectors. In addition, selections based on alignment of internship with student future career plans as described in your cover letter. Limited funding available.

Responsibilities

• Be accepted to an unpaid in-person internship in the State of Utah.
• Satisfactorily complete the requirements of the internship.
• Participate in the Step Up Canvas course and complete a final project.
• Sign a media release.
• Provide a brief bio and photo.
• Final project options: A blog entry of 500+ words with accompanying photos describing the internship and the value it has contributed to your career exploration; a “Hey U” podcast interview in Garff 1300; other options you propose which are approved in advance by Step Up leaders.
• Discuss your final project with your career coach and submit your written proposal on Canvas by September 29, 2025.
• Submit your final project by November 14, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current University of Utah student
• Be accepted to an unpaid in-person internship in the State of Utah

Preferences

Preference is given to students with internships in the non-profit and government sectors.

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 can be located on the University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.