Job Details

Student Resource Navigator

Position Number: 6400513
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Student Resource Navigator

Job Summary

Center for Student Access & Resources (CSAR) at the University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for our Student Resource Navigator. This position will work with CSAR scholars by providing ongoing holistic support as a way to increase retention, graduation, and career readiness. This person will support student success from start to graduation using high impact, data-informed practices. The Student Resource Navigator will work as part of the CSAR team and contribute to the overall mission of the organization by engaging in planning, outreach, development initiatives, and assessment. This position reports to an Associate Director of CSAR. This is not a remote position but will offer some flexibility regarding hours and work schedule to meet the needs of the office and our students.

About Student Affairs
Student Affairs (https://studentaffairs.utah.edu/) is comprised of over 20 departments and encourages University of Utah students to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners to ensure all members of our community not only feel welcomed but are fully incorporated into university life. As a division, our mission is to support student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. Our expectation is that all employees are engaged in this work to create a welcoming environment that supports the success of students and employees. For more information about CSAR or Student Affairs, you can learn more by clicking the following link.

- Student Resources - The University of Utah
- Student Affairs - The University of Utah

This position includes opportunities for limited professional development funds and for other training goals. An excellent benefits package is included: 14.2% retirement matching, paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA ), 13 paid holidays per year plus accrual of 18 hours per month of PTO, excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow for access to care through the University of Utah health system, tuition benefits, and options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available (see https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ for full description of benefits package).

Responsibilities
General

Provide individual guidance and support to students by linking them to resources and campus opportunities
Maintain awareness of relevant student support resources on campus
Assist with planning and facilitating annual scholars orientations
Assist other SRNs in offering engaging programs and scholarship support to scholars and other students
Build effective relationships with campus and community partners, collaborating as needed to best serve students
Work collaboratively with the CSAR leadership team to compile detailed reports on the impact of donor funding that supports scholarships and programs
Actively engage as a team member to support the essential functions of the entire office
May assign, direct, and review work of support staff, graduate students, and interns
Other responsibilities as assigned to support CSAR

Scholarships & Financial Support

General
- Serve on and/or chair scholarship review and selection committees with a focus on non-traditional and parenting students
- Develop recruitment plans for non-traditional and parenting scholars including with a specific emphasis on single parents
Heidi & Greg Miller Single-Parent Cohort Scholarship Program
- Facilitate at least 5 meaningful cohort gatherings/experiences for up to 10 single parent scholars
- Meet with cohort scholars at least once per semester to support their academic success throughout their academic career
- Coordinate outreach and education for prospective cohort members
Individual scholars
- Meet with non-cohort scholars at least once per academic year
Student Support Fund
- May support Student Support Fund application review process

Problem Solving

This position provides independent coordination and decision making for all activities of a specified program. Acts as a liaison between students and campus and community entities. Any problems that may arise in these coordination efforts will be addressed by the incumbent who will refer to the manager for issues outside of program policy and procedure guidelines.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2 years of directly related experience or equivalency
Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content
Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team member
Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines
Demonstrated human relations 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

Preferences

Master's Degree in related field.
3 years of experience
Experience working with non-traditional and parenting students and familiarity with the unique needs and challenges of these students.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42597B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Mondays through Fridays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.This position would ideally start September 2, 2025.
Department: 02342 - Student Access & Resources
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $55,000
Close Date: 10/21/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185989