Road Scholar Program Coordinator

Lead Road Scholar hiking trips, teaching and explaining the area's history, geology and natural resources. Assist in the educational component of all Road Scholar programs, including the planning, development, and executing itineraries for all Road Scholar programs. The Program Coordinator trains, and supervises all part-time/seasonal instructors and special lectures. This position also coordinates emergency protocol or evacuations when participants have an accident, health issue, or transportation breakdown. The position requires demonstrated leadership, organizational, time management, and people skills to be effective.

• Lead Road Scholar Hiking trips with 14 to 24 participants.
• Assist Road Scholar Director in planning, organizing, and supervising Road Scholar programs.
• Plan the program educational content and activity management. Maintain good communication at all times; research new ideas and recommend changes as needed.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise instructors and hike leaders. Plan ongoing training sessions and special events.
• Assist with bus maintenance and management.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational, time management and people skills. Set goals, prioritize, make decisions, communicate and delegate. Initiate a positive tone for the whole office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five (5) years' related experience in hospitality industry required. Road Scholar instructor or group leader experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Physical ability to hike up to 10 miles per day in varying elevations, terrains and conditions.
• Basic knowledge of Southern Utah history and Colorado Plateau geology, geography, human history, flora, and fauna.
• Strong organizational skills and effective in prioritizing and multi-tasking. Ability to perform under pressure in emergency situations.
• Familiarity with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising program staff.
• High level of energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with students, employees, partners and the public.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse community.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $42,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of January 2026. 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. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review begins October 13, 2025.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 renowned 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 doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity 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 Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator:Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu,BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

• 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.