The Communications Coordinator VISTA will (1) develop recruitment and training plans for UVU SCUP programs, (2) develop and pilot an improvement plan process for UVU PREP students who did not perform well in the previous year’s PREP program, (3) create a database of staff trainings and design a staff training schedule, and (4) create and implement a strategic plan for UVU PREP recruitment. The Communications Coordinator will implement projects and build capacity by designing recruitment plans, tools and materials; helping students improve in the program; and creating staff trainings.
Service Activities
The Communications Coordinator VISTA will design recruitment materials, attend job fairs, assess existing recruitment efforts, create a training database for staff, build relationships with key community partners, set-up new recruiting events, and promote UVU SCUP in the community.
Community Need Addressed
This VISTA position is designed to help UVU SCUP serve additional youth effectively and in so doing, help UVU SCUP more fully fulfill its mission to provide education assistance to the Central Utah region to increase academic stability, enhance economic viability, and raise awareness of programs that directly benefit community members.
Position Outcomes
Outcomes include: increased student participation in UVU SCUP, improved performance in UVU PREP, and improved staff trainings.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served