Job Information
University of Utah Child Care Program Assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/23/2024
Requisition Number PRN39651B
Job Title Program Assistant
Working Title Child Care Program Assistant
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Schedules may vary
40 hours/week, depending on hiring needs and incumbent schedule
VP Area President
Department 00291 - Student Parent Support Center
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 19.00 - $20.00 depending on experience and education
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The Student Parent Support Center provides information, support, and family resources for University students, faculty, staff, and patients. The Student Parent Support Center programs are
NAEYC accredited and serve children birth to six years. We offer part-time and full-time programming in three campus child care programs for students, faculty, and staff and drop-in child care for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
The Student Parent Support Center performs a vital role at the University of Utah, by providing information and support to students, faculty, staff, and early childhood practitioners. We are experiencing unprecedented growth which provides for positions available at all UKids programs. These include Campus Child Care Programs ( UKids –Presidents Circle, UKids – East Village, and UKids-Guardsman Way). Multiple openings and continuous hiring. Free public transportation pass included with employment (see here for more information). Come join our team!
Provides routine child care office support. Provides support and assists with the overall administration and development of child care center operation.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Assists with child care program planning and implementation, including curriculum, licensing, and accreditation.
Compiles, sorts, and organizes data for third party software according to state and regulation, distributes program information, and conducts program research for implementation.
Answers telephones and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals. Conducts program tours.
Greets visitors and communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address complaints.
Responds to queries of parents and community and coordinates activities within the program.
Assists in the creation and distribution of program materials, forms, and general correspondence.
Track and report on current child care center trends to determine future program needs.
Provide program specific training and guide staff behavior in positive manner. May conduct staff disciplinary actions when needed and directed by Program Coordinator.
Evaluate and follow child care center policies, regulations, and procedures.
Fills in for teachers in the classroom or any other center position, as needed. Acts as Director Designee when Program Coordinator is not present in the centers.
Other duties as assigned.
Problem solving
The incumbents in the is position are expected to be familiar with the department’s policies and procedures and are required to have a working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors.
Comments
Work environment and level of frequency typically required:
Nearly continuously: office environment, occasional: early childhood classroom environment or early childhood kitchen.
Department Specific Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Must demonstrate effective communication with professionals, parents and children
Must demonstrate an ability to work independently but show a willingness to take direction from the supervisor
Must be warm, energetic and enjoy working with families and young children (6 weeks to 5 years.)
Must pass a BCI and fingerprint background check as required by Utah Child Care Licensing.
Must be willing to obtain first aid training within 3 months of employment
Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office and management software
Must meet physical characteristics needed for the performance of all job duties (with or without the use of aids):
Sufficient vision to read small printed material as well as long distances across playgrounds and classrooms for child supervision.
Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversation
Ability to speak in an understandable manner.
Tone with sufficient volume to be heard in an office and/or a busy classroom environment.
Lift small children (up to 30 lbs.)
Carry small children in arms for short distances.
Move about on hands and knees and sit on the floor with children.
Exhibits physical stamina necessary for daily interaction with young children (walking, kneeling, sitting on floor, lifting up to 30 lbs., etc.)
Ability to sit at computer and perform repetitive motions.
Physical dexterity to use a pen or pencil in a legible format, operate a computer keyboard and other devices.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years of related experience required; ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks; computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and/or database software preferred; demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Child Development Associate ( CDA ), Associates, or Bachelor’s or equivalent in early childhood education preferred and more than the minimum two year child care center experience. National Association for the Education of Young Children ( NAEYC ) and Department of Health Child Care Licensing rules and regulations experience preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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