Program Aide Jobs in Sandy, UT (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Taylorsville Campus, UT
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: 202500953
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Learning Advancement
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
SLCC Honors Program Peer Mentors assist and mentor students in navigating higher education by providing intentional and student-centered one-on-one and group mentorship support. Honors Peer Mentors support Honors Program students, particularly First-Year students, in transitioning to SLCC, adjusting to college life, and understanding Honors Program requirements, as well as checking in with students on their progress. Peer mentors also serve to foster a sense of belonging among the students, staff, faculty, and community. Plus, Peer Mentors assist in outreach efforts to prospective Honors Program students and assist in planning and promoting Honors Program activities and events.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
The Honors Program Mentor will be responsible for:

• Assisting Honors Program students in navigating higher education by providing intentional and student-centered one-on-one and group mentorship support
• Supporting Honors Program students, particularly First-Year students, in understanding Honors Program requirements and checking in with students on their progress
• Referring students to the appropriate campus and community resources
• Providing general communication support i.e. Honors Program newsletter and social media for High-Impact Practice and Enrichment Experience opportunities on campus and in the community
• Providing general office support for the Honors Lounge (opening and closing the lounge, including in-person office hours each week)
• Assisting in planning and promoting Honors Program activities and events
• Assisting in outreach efforts to prospective Honors Program students
• Promoting a supportive environment and serve as a positive role model and representative of the SLCC Honors Program
• Attending and participating in all trainings, staff meetings, events, workshops, orientations, and graduation

Benefits:
- Leadership development, facilitation experience
- Increased familiarity with campus resources and support systems
- Close working relationship and mentorship with Honors program professional staff
- Peer Mentor will have the ability and flexibility to adjust roles/responsibilities or create projects and initiatives (with approval of Honors Program Manager) that more closely align with the Peer Mentor's interests and professional goals
Minimum qualifications

• Hight school diploma or equivalent
• Registered for at least 9 credits for Fall and Spring semesters
• Currently enrolled at SLCC as an undergraduate student

Preferred Qualifications
- Current Honors Program student (apply to be an Honors student here: http://www.slcc.edu/honors/apply.aspx)
- Demonstrate an ability to work with all groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty, including those with disabilities
- Be able to facilitate effective one-on-one and small group mentoring meetings
- Demonstrate effective communication and listening skills, organization, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow and develop as a peer mentor
- Be able to participate in trainings, staff meetings, workshops
SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Are you a current SLCC student?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Are you registered for at least 9 credits in both the Fall and Spring semesters?

• Yes
• No

Required Question