Assistant Director of Road Scholar Program

Assist in the direction and administration of all Road Scholar programs, including the planning, development, and executing itineraries for all Road Scholar programs. The Associate Director recruits, hires, trains, and supervises all part-time/seasonal instructors, group leaders, bus drivers, and special lectures; this position is responsible for managing the Road Scholar office and associated HR/Payroll paperwork connected to these employees. This position also coordinates emergency protocol or evacuations when participants have an accident, health issue, or transportation breakdown. The position requires demonstrated organizational, time management, and people skills to be effective.

• Assist Road Scholar Director in planning, organizing, and supervising Road Scholar programs.
• Plan the program schedules, including scheduling facilities, instructors, buses, drivers, hosts and assistants. Create yearly calendar of assignments. Maintain good communication at all times; research new ideas and recommend changes as needed.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise group leaders, bus drivers, and special lectures. Plan ongoing training sessions and special events.
• Serve as a liaison between UT Road Scholar and the Boston Road Scholar office. Coordinate emergency protocol or evacuations when participants have an accident, health issue, or transportation breakdown.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational, time management and people skills. Set goals, prioritize, make decisions, communicate and delegate. Initiate a positive tone for the whole office.
• Manage Road Scholar office, receptionists, HR paperwork, and bi-monthly payroll transactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least three years' related experience required.
• Ability to oversee programs, from planning/inception to implementation/carry-out, as well as post-trip assessment. This includes planning both large-scale and small details.
• Good organizational and coordination skills, with ability to coordinate various deadlines and project assignments.
• Good computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and university operating systems.
• Good knowledge of book keeping, financial recordkeeping, financial and payroll transactions, reconciliation of budget vs. actual, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise important human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with participants, employees, and the public.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, based on peak travel schedules for Road Scholar programs. Ability to be on-call during peak travel seasons to assist with emergency management protocol.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $55,000-$60,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of January 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins December 4, 2024. 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 in order 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 north of Las Vegas. The area is renown 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 masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.