Overview

Bennion Cntr Events Coord WS Jobs in Salt Lake City at University of Utah

The Bennion Center Events Coordinator works directly with the Student Cohorts Program Manager planning and facilitating large-scale community engagement events known as Saturday Service Projects that take place throughout the academic year. Student Events Coordinators will reach out and connect with various campus and community partners to identify community-identified needs that can be met during a one-time day of engagement.

The Student Events Coordinator will work at the Bennion Center front desk and/or the Bennion kiosk at Kahlert Village and will be responsible for welcoming other students, educating about Bennion Center opportunities, and providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities
  • Serving as ambassadors for the Bennion Center at the Bennion Center Kiosk at the Gail Miller Community Engagement Tower (located at the Kahlert Village residence hall) and at the Bennion Center office in the student union.
  • Referring interested students to the appropriate Bennion Center programs and community engagement opportunities both on and off campus
  • Maintaining inventory of supplies and needs at the kiosk and in the Bennion Center.
  • Guiding and instructing drop-in volunteers on available Service Corner projects.
  • Attendants will assist Bennion Center staff with other clerical tasks to help meet the mission, vision, and values of the Bennion Center.
  • Attend Bennion Center Student Leader Orientation

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma, or equivalency.
  • Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are required.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions
  • of the job as outlined in the position description.
  • If applying for a work-study position, students must have been awarded a Federal
  • Work-Study Award for the current year.
    • Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year

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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 oeo.utah.edu.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Are you a current student of the University of Utah?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * Have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? If no, do not submit this application.
    • No
    • Yes
  • * Have you read and do you agree to follow the work-study information and policy as stated in the Student Work-Study Handbook found on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website? (https://financialaid.utah.edu/types-of-aid/work-study/students/) If no, do not submit this application.
    • No
    • Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter

Open Date
03/12/2026

Requisition Number
PRN16842N

Job Title
UU Student – Labor

Working Title
Bennion Cntr Events Coord WS

Career Progression Track
SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?
No

Standard Hours per Week
9-12 hours per week

Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time

Shift
Variable

Work Schedule Summary
M-F, Day shift, Evenings and Weekends, schedule varies based on need.

Hours 8am to 8pm

Is this a work study job?
Yes

VP Area
President

Department
00305 – Bennion Community Center

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$15.00

Close Date
04/15/2026

Priority Review Date (Note – Posting may close at any time)

Title: Bennion Cntr Events Coord WS

Company: University of Utah

Location: Salt Lake City

 

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