Addiction counselor Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Details

Open Date 02/27/2026

Requisition Number PRN16808N

Job Title Staff Specialist

Working Title Summer Camp Counselor

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 20

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

June 16th – August 1st, Variable schedules. Counselors are needed between 2 pm and 9 pm most weekdays. Weekends and Holidays off.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00785 - First Generation Programs

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00/hour

Close Date 04/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 04/01/2026

Job Summary

Upward Bound is a federally funded program to assist low-income youth in preparing for college. The program includes intensive academic enrichment for students in grades 9 through 12 and a college orientation (Bridge) program for recent high school graduates. Participants reside in the University residence halls and receive instruction in language arts, financial literacy, foreign language, mathematics, and science. Supervised recreation, guidance and counseling, career exploration, community service, and career exploration are also part of the summer experience. Camp Counselors will work varied schedules and be available to students at various hours. Housing and most meals are provided at no cost to camp staff.

Responsibilities

• Live in the University Residence Halls with high school students participating in the Upward Bound program and be on duty twenty-four hours per day, Sunday evening through Friday evening, for the duration of the six-week program.

• Assist instructors with the academic program.

• Plan and supervise community service and social, cultural, and recreational activities.

• Organize and run study halls and tutoring sessions. Ensure students are actively attending and participating in classes.

• Attend and supervise students during Wednesday activities.

• Provide supervision, individual and online group tutoring, mentoring, and peer advising.

• Must be a responsible individual with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with adolescents from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.

• Available for the duration of the program, including the required training prior to the beginning of the program.

• Driver’s license and good driving record required.

• Taking in person University coursework or having other employment during the summer program is not approved.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Persons who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target population are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in tutoring and/or peer counseling.

Special Instructions Summary

This is a temporary position. This role will run from June 16th to August 1st. Weekly hours may exceed 20 hours per week.

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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