U Career Success Step Up Intern

Details

Open Date 11/10/2026

Requisition Number PRN17583N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title U Career Success Step Up Intern

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• Schedule to be determined by organization for internship

• Eligible to be paid up to 19 hours/week, depending on incumbent’s other U of U positions (if any).

Is this a work study job? Yes

VP Area President

Department 00304 - U Career Success

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 13.00/hr

Close Date 02/10/2027

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

Job Summary

The Step Up program provides supplementary funds for undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Utah who are completing unpaid internships, either on-campus or with off-campus organizations. In addition to satisfactorily completing the requirements of the internship, Step Up interns will create documentation about their internships to be shared with U of U students through social channels, websites, newsletters, and other media. Options may include video, podcasts, and/or blogs describing the experiential benefits of interning.

Students are responsible to locate and be selected for their internships prior to acceptance for Step Up. For help applying for internships, make an appointment with your career coach athttps://careers.utah.edu/meet-your-coaches/. Internships must be within the state of Utah and work must be performed in person.

Responsibilities

• Be accepted to an unpaid in-person internship in the State of Utah.

• Satisfactorily complete the requirements of the internship.

• Participate in the Step Up Canvas course and complete a final project.a. Sign a media release.b. Provide a brief bio and photo.c. Final project options: A blog entry of 500+ words with accompanying photos describing the internship and the value it has contributed to your career exploration; a “Hey U” podcast interview in Garff 1300; other options you propose which are approved in advance by Step Up leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be current U of U undergraduate student (graduate students not considered).

• Must work in-person for an employer within the State of Utah.

• This internship is work-study eligible. However, it is open to all students, regardless of work-study status.

• For international students, Step-Up funding is available for unpaid on-campus internships only.

Preferences

Preference is given to students with internships within non-profit and social impact focused organizations.

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, 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.

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