Job Information
University of Utah PATHS Residential Counselor in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 03/20/2025
Requisition Number PRN15718N
Job Title Camp Staff
Working Title PATHS Residential Counselor
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
Start Date: May 16, 2025
End Date: July 31, 2025
Mandatory Team Training: Friday, May 16 – Friday, May 30
Residential Camps: Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 25
Team and Individual Debriefing: Monday, July 28 – Thursday, July 31
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 02203 - Youth & Personal Enrichment
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $3000 (duration of contract)
Close Date 06/20/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Youth Education is seeking passionate individuals to join the team as a PATHS Residential Counselor. The PATHS Program prepares prospective first-generation high school students to achieve their full potential and pursue higher education. Counselors will work with groups of up to 20 students each week at the University of Utah’s campus for 8 week-long camps.
PATHS Counselors are leaders, mentors, educators, and advocates for PATHS students and their communities. They supervise and ensure the safety of students during camp, teach and lead program curriculum, develop and coordinate enrichment activities, supervise during overnight stays, and act as positive role models. Applicants must pass applicable background checks in order to be hired.
Counselors will be contracted on a temporary basis from May 16, 2025 through July 31, 2025. They will not be scheduled to work on weekends and holidays.
Mandatory Team Training: Friday, May 16 to Saturday, May 31
Day Camps: Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 27
Residential Camps: Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 25
Team and Individual Debriefing: Monday, July 29 – Wednesday, July 31
Residential Counselors will work approximately 40 hours per week excluding weekends during residential camps in July.
Residential Counselors will receive accommodations and be expected to stay overnight during residential camp weeks
Residential Counselors will receive their total pay of $3,000 (before taxes) in equal distributions on a semi-monthly schedule during the their contracted time.
Counselors will be required to complete 2 weeks of training prior to the start of camp.
Meals will be provided during camp programming using Dining Dollars.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of students during activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended outcomes.
a. Assures students are properly supervised at all times.
b. Applies basic youth development principles such as relationship development, respect, involvement, and empowerment of youth while working with students.
c. Be aware of and enforce program policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement activities for students in accordance with the program mission.
a. Lead and teach program curriculum during week-long camps.
b. Plan and prepare elective lessons or activities to engage students as needed.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety.
a. Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
b. Be alert to students and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with camp director when appropriate.
c. Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance is adhered to; report necessary repairs promptly to camp director.
- Be a role model to students and staff in your attitude and behavior.
a. Set a good example for students and others including cleanliness, punctuality, personal language, appearance, health habits, sportsmanship, and manners.
b. Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
- Represent PATHS when interacting with parents, University of Utah staff/faculty/students, and community members.
a. Provide participant guardians appropriate feedback and information as needed for their students to have a successful camp experience.
b. Adhere to program policies and procedures when students are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
At least 21 years old
Majors in human development, education, social work, psychology, or other related fields
Have a valid driver’s license
Special Instructions Summary
Please indicate in your cover letter if you’ve had experience working with youth ages 12 – 18 and in what capacity.
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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