Academic Program Manager

Overview Develops and administers academic and research programs by designing curriculum, negotiating contracts and program funding, solving related problems, and evaluating and redesigning programs. Manages staff, collaborates with departments and faculty to develop course and research programs. Responsibilities Plans, develops and establishes new programs and conferences to meet identified needs of educational and research groups. Coordinates academic and research programs, strategic direction, marketing goal achievement and product delivery. Develops and administers unit budget including educational and research funding. Directs and supervises staff by hiring, training, establishing goals and evaluating performance. Assesses the past performance of academic and research programs through program evaluations. May plan and schedule course offerings. May be required to fulfill University or department teaching/research assignments. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus three years of experience in budget, grant and program management or equivalency (one year of education may be substituted for two years of related work experience) is required. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills and human relations abilities. Applicants must also demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. EEO Statement Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Contact University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr