International Teaching Assistant Program (Itap) Manager

The University of Utah Graduate School fosters excellence by providing administrative structure and leadership to maintain and enhance graduate education at the University of Utah. We are committed to being guided by the principles of quality, diversity, and integrity as we build a community of scholars and leaders. Learn more about the Graduate School at https://gradschool.utah.edu/

The Graduate School is seeking an International Teaching Assistant Program (ITAP) Manager with primary responsibility for planning and carrying out all aspects of this program, providing the screening and training of approximately 200 international graduate students annually. Before placement as teaching assistants with direct instructional responsibilities, students must attend training and either clear the spoken English requirement or attend ITAP classes until skills improve to an acceptable level. The manager works with administrators, staff, faculty, and students to ensure compliance with ITA clearance requirements for participation in the Tuition Benefit Program, and monitors such compliance. The manager creates and coordinates classes, group tutorials, and individual consultations and oversees all aspects including curriculum design, selecting and supervising instructors, as well as providing technical support.

We seek an experienced, collaborative, self-motivated, candidate with exceptional organizational and planning skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and professionally with multiple, diverse stakeholders and partners are necessary. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent written and spoken communication skills. If you are passionate about education and working with international students to facilitate their development as teaching assistants, then this position will be of interest to you.

This a full-time, fully benefitted position that reports to the Dean of the Graduate School and works closely with the Graduate School’s Leadership Team. This position may include some evenings and weekend hours.

The University of Utah offers exciting, challenging, and rewarding careers to those looking for opportunities to grow and succeed. The University is known as a great place to work ( http://www.employment.utah.edu/staff/work.php).

Remote Work Opportunity: This position is eligible for a hybrid office model. The candidate must work on campus for the first 30 days of employment, after which a hybrid work schedule may be available, subject to operational requirements.

Upon hire, this candidate must reside in the state of Utah.

Benefits: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/index.php

In addition to salary, the University of Utah prides itself in our total reward package, including but not limited to the following:

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the duties of the ITAP Manager include but are not limited to:

Anticipating and identifying forward-looking best practices in developing the language and cultural skills of international teaching assistants

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.

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Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

[email protected]

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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