Program Manager (AHSE)

Open Date 03/26/2026 Requisition Number PRN44582B Job Title Program Specialists (Working Title: Program Manager (AHSE)) Career Progression Track P00 Track Level M3 - Manager, M2 - Senior Supervisor, M1 - Supervisor FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, with occasional evenings VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01472 - SVP Education Unit Location Campus, Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $50,000-$65,000 Close Date 06/26/2026 Job Summary This is a Program Manager position with the Academy of Health Sciences Educators and Clinical Placements. Administers Academy of Health Sciences Educators (AHSE) programming by assisting the Director with the development and implementation of program curriculum and evaluation. Collaborates with departments and faculty to plan, develop and establish new educational programs and seminars to meet identified needs of health sciences faculty. Under the direction of senior leadership, lead health sciences clinical placements projects, and coordinate clinical training & affiliation agreements with departments, the Office of General Counsel and the Health Sciences Deans Council. The program manager will participate in interdisciplinary teams and committees that have an impact on the overall operation, strategic direction and success of the office. Responsibilities Collaborate with AHSE Director to establish strategic goals and objectives of the Academy. Collaborate with Education Office Director and Chair of the Health Sciences Education Dean Council on development of baseline and coordinated framework for student placements across health sciences. Manages and tracks clinical training agreements for health sciences programs. Collaborates with the Office of General Counsel on master affiliation agreements, and non-standard clinical training agreements. Serves as the office contact for clinical training agreements and is the point person for student placement initiatives. Develops and implements program ideas into successful education programs for health sciences faculty. Serve as the office liaison with all other University of Utah faculty educational programs and activities. Support the development and execution of educational services. Serve on various committees within the health sciences to represent the Academy and its educational programs. Develops and administers program budgets. Assist AHSE Director to develop, propose and negotiate program support. May direct and supervise staff by training, establishing goals and evaluating performance. Assesses the past performance of AHSE programs through program evaluations. Manage and coordinate health sciences clinical placement initiative – includes data gathering, analysis, process development and implementation, clinical affiliation agreements. Prioritize and execute multiple high-profile activities across health sciences academic units. Participates with other administrative staff as a member of the administrative team. Assists with staffing division events, helps others when available, attends staff meeting weekly, and meets with the Associate Deans and Directors weekly to review and troubleshoot projects. Understands and works within University purchasing/accounting/IT frameworks. Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations and management of the education programs and special projects. Ensure proper internal and external documentation is maintained, organized, and accessible. Participates with other staff as a member of the administrative team. Assists with staffing office events, helps others when available, attends staff meeting weekly, and meets with the Associate Deans and Directors weekly to review and troubleshoot projects. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Program Specialists may be hired at one of the following job levels: Program Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Program Specialists, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Preferences Experience in tracking and evaluation highly desirable. Should be proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook. Works independently, under the general supervision of Education Office Director and senior leadership. Work may include training and supervising other personnel. Position also includes budgetary recommendations to Director based on analysis and forecasting of program funds and spending. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. Those who take initiative are highly desirable. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. The University of Utah is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. 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