Student Advocate (Title VI American Indian Program) (PT)

Position Details

Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Principal or Administrative Designee

Starting Wage: $ 16.25 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/H

Benefits: Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 11/17/2025

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Positions Available:   1

This position is contingent upon available funding (Title VI federal grant funding).

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Advocate- Title VI American Indian Program supports American Indian/Alaskan Native students and families to access community and District resources; provides information on services available to eligible students about education under Title VI provisions; conveys information regarding school and district activities and procedures; develops relationships and resources to help families and refers families to other agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications
3. Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Experience working with student groups, community support agencies, community participation and involvement, or other job-related experience
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using data-based software
3. Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Establish positive individual relationships with American Indian/Alaskan Native students
2. Regularly visits elementary and secondary schools to mentor and advocate for American Indian/Alaskan Native students based on needs, interests, and goals
3. Regularly visits elementary and secondary schools to confer with teachers, counselors, and other school personnel regarding the academic needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native students
4. Develop relationships and resources within the community to provide needed assistance to eligible families and students
5. Collaborate with community leaders, organizations and stakeholders to identify outreach opportunities and develop strategic partnerships that enhance the impact of our programs
6. Promote family involvement and provides tools to families to improve children’s academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success
7. Create and implement innovative outreach strategies to authentically connect with students and families (e.g., porch visits and other off-site efforts, etc.)
8. Prepare written materials (e.g., correspondence, memos, reports, data, etc.) to document activities, providing written reference, and convey information from administrators or counselors
9. Co-create and give presentations and workshops to relevant stakeholders around Title VI rights and services available to them
10. Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic records
11. Assist students and families to access community and District resources (e.g., clothing, food, holiday assistance, medical insurance, etc.)
12. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
13. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
14. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information and meeting deadlines
15. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties
16. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
17. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
18. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 30 pounds, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 45% sitting, 50% walking, and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. 

To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.