Community Outreach Specialist
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Details
Open Date
04/20/2026
Requisition Number
PRN44788B
Job Title
Community Outreach Specialists
Working Title
Community Outreach Specialist
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
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00137 - Geography Department
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$46,584 - $56,560
Close Date
05/20/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
05/01/2026
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. 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).
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
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 becoming 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 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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04/20/2026
Requisition Number
PRN44788B
Job Title
Community Outreach Specialists
Working Title
Community Outreach Specialist
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
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00137 - Geography Department
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$46,584 - $56,560
Close Date
05/20/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
05/01/2026
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. 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).
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
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 becoming 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 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.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah benefits.utah.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr