ABOUT US
At t he Sorenson Impact Center , we envision a thriving world where all people are valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of actions guides decision making. Housed at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business , we advance global impact through innovation in impact investing and finance, public policy and spending, and corporate and social sector behavior. We utilize world-class data science and impact storytelling as key tools in this global effort. As part of its mission to train future impact leaders, the Center integrates academic programming and experiential learning into each of its practice areas including in the operations of our own impact investing practice and fund, and in the management of an outside fund. In addition, the Center hosts one of the largest and most recognized convenings and
collaboration opportunities in the impact space, the annual Sorenson Impact Summit.

Who We Are:

• Our vision: We envision a thriving world where all people are valued, communities prosper, and

the measured impact of our actions guides our decision making.

• Our mission: We change the world by helping others integrate measurable impact into decision

making and by training future social impact leaders.

• Our strategy:
• We help integrate data-driven impact into decisions of (1) capital allocation, (2) public

policy & spending, and (3) corporate & social sector behavior.

• We catalyze impact by innovating, collaborating, educating, advocating, demonstrating,

and inspiring change.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sorenson Impact Center’s Impact Investing team is seeking an organized, self-starting professional to help the team execute its many responsibilities. The investing team manages venture capital funds and a large student internship program. The Operations Associate will provide operational support across the team’s many responsibilities. The position is responsible for coordination and supervision of the student internship program including internship recruitment and training, job placement support, alumni engagement, and event planning, as well as supporting other responsibilities of the team. This role acts as a liaison between the investing team, the operations team, and other stakeholders at the Sorenson Impact Center and the University of Utah.

Location: Utah-based candidates preferred, full-time remote candidates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Requires an associate’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with relational database concepts, and client-server concepts.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Strong preference for direct experience supporting an investing team or a student internship program. Moderate preference for supporting a team in a fast pace, demanding environment.

The Sorenson Impact Center strongly encourages diverse applicants including those who self-identify as Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, non-binary, living with disabilities, neurodivergent, speak English as a second language and others from overlooked/underestimated communities.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Open Date

04/06/2023

Requisition Number

PRN34477B

Job Title

Business Systems Analyst

Working Title

Operations Associate

Job Grade

E

FLSA Code

Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Day

VP Area

Academic Affairs

Department

01691 - Sorenson Impact Center

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

45k - 64k

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes