P/T Military-Connected Outreach Coordinator / VITAL Manager

Salary: $20.00 – $22.00 Hourly

Location: Main Campus – 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: 27HRL999-09

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Veteran & Military Services

Opening Date: 06/17/2026

Closing Date
7/5/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Position Announcement

Working with the Director of Veteran & Military Services, this position will assist in outreach, veteran student mentoring, as well as veteran retention and academic support services. This is part of the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program and funded with an interagency award.

Responsibilities

• Provide Veteran Center and Student Help Desk Support by:
  • Becoming familiar with all school resources, as well as Veterans Administration (VA) certification and VA application procedures.
  • Completing training and certification as a School Certifying Official for VA.
  • Processing initial data sheets for new student veterans.
  • Helping with student veteran records and applications.
  • Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and informing students how to schedule appointments using EAB Navigate.
  • Assisting individuals with general Veterans Administration (VA) and Military benefit questions.
  • Document files for any action taken (online and hard copies).
  • Assist with training and supervision of work-study students working within Veterans Center.
  
  
• Manage the VITAL Peer Mentoring program and providing Student Outreach. This involves the following:
  • Receiving appropriate training and certification.
  • Recruit and train peer mentors.
  • Report data to VA hospital representatives.
  • Reach out to community Veteran Service Organizations to liaise for student veterans.
  • Disseminate general information to student veterans via face-to-face, email, Canvas, social media, phone and website.
  • Be an active member of the UT Veterans Club.
  • Help schedule resource visits from supporting veteran agencies.
  
  
• Help manage the VA tutoring reimbursement program.
• Help create and manage programs to assist VA students succeed through retention and graduation using any available UT and outside resources.
• Help establish and publish regular newsletters for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, as well as some college coursework, required. Post-secondary certificate or degree preferred.
• At least one year office experience required; experience working with student veterans and/or student veteran programs preferred.
• Able to complete Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) training within a month of hire.
• Able to complete School Certifying Official online training.
• Able to complete VITAL program reporting requirements and credentialing.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office products, email, Zoom and related programs.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of at least 20 hours per week, in order to provide needed services for students.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Part-time hourly staff (overtime-eligible) position, working a scheduled 20-28 hours per week (up to 28 hours per week, as needed). Hourly rate of $20.00 – $22.00/hour depending on experience and qualifications; Free access to the Employee Assistance Program through Blomquist-Hale and HPC Fitness Center/Recreation facilities; see https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/newemployee/getting-started/new-trailblazers/ for a list of part-time staff employee benefits. Desired start date as soon as possible. Position contingent upon grant funding continuation.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins July 6, 2026.?Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of “active learning. active life.” and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@utahtech.eduor 435-652-7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

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Benefits

Utah Tech University offers a variety of miscellaneous benefits and discounts to employees, both for use on-campus and off-campus.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Human Performance Center Access (HPC)
• Booth Wellness Center Workshops
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Workshops
• Additional Benefits and Discounts
• Utah Tech Staff Association Scholarship
• Professional Development Fund

No other benefits are offered for this position.

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