Job Details

Local Program Coordinator

Position Number: 7329142
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Local Program Coordinator

Job Summary

Program Specialists
The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah is seeking a talented, energetic professional to manage its local internship program and provide support for other Hinckley programs in a dynamic, professional, student-focused environment. The position has daily interactions with prospective and current Hinckley students, alumni, faculty, other University staff, and community partners. This person must have strong communication and project management skills, be an effective team player, able to handle multiple tasks, and be an excellent organizer.

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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.
Assist in maintaining an accurate and detailed database of all Hinckley students and alumni.
Manage internship, scholarship and other student position application platforms and processes.
Assist with other special projects.

Internship Outreach and Recruiting:

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

Special Projects:

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

*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.

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).
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.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45640B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Department: 00146 - Hinckley Institute Of Politics
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $31,600 - $58,400
Close Date: 7/26/2026
Open Until Filled:

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