Program Management

Details

Open Date 06/08/2026

Requisition Number PRN45297B

Job Title Program Management

Working Title Program Management

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M3 - Manager

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, some nights or weekends as needed.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00304 - U Career Success

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $55,000-$60,000

Close Date 09/08/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Program Management

Direct/Manage/Supervise the design and implementation of programs that carry out the mission of the university. Develop strategies and goals to create programs offering the greatest impact to the community. Determine short- and long-term program plans to meet organization goals. Oversee the coordination and daily work activities of the programs. Represent the interest of assigned program participants, both inside and outside of the organization. Manage volunteers, members, and staff.

The Office of Undergraduate Studies invites applications for the position of Program Manager, Learn+Earn, an innovative and high-impact student employment and completion program that provides structured professional development and career support to students who are currently employed at the university. From admission to graduation, the units of the Office of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Utah provide every student with an exceptional educational experience that empowers them to lead transformational lives wherever their educational and professional futures take them.

Learn+Earn provides opportunities for students to understand their career goals, explore and develop career-adjacent skills, receive professional polishing to graduate career-ready, and be positioned to become leaders in their community. The Program Manager will report to the Sr. Director of U Career Success, and is responsible for coordinating with campus partners to support student success and completion efforts while creating a core system for on-campus employment professional development. This team member will connect with career coaches, human resources, financial aid and scholarships, and Undergraduate Studies to support an exceptional employment experience.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on its business needs and budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with on-campus employers and hiring departments to increase awareness of the Learn+Earn program, promote student participation, and expand opportunities aligned with student career goals.

• Monitor and report on the completion of professional development and scholarship requirements for Learn+Earn students.

• Track mid-term and semester student data, including GPA and enrolled credit hours, and conduct necessary interventions.

• Create, update, and maintain content within Canvas course shells for multiple student cohorts

• Serve as a liaison to the U Career Success team.

• Collaborate with campus employers, U Career Success, and other stakeholders to design, implement, and continuously improve professional development curriculum and experiential learning opportunities that support student career readiness and program outcomes.

• Connect students to relevant workshops and information sessions for career-related events across industries such as health and technology.

• Identify opportunities for program growth and expansion by building relationships with campus partners, assessing student and employer needs, and recommending enhancements to services, curriculum, and student engagement strategies.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, campus employers, and other stakeholders involved in the Learn+Earn program.

• Track and analyze student participation, engagement, and completion rates in program requirements and professional development activities; prepare reports and recommendations to support continuous improvement and demonstrate program impact.

• Conduct regular assessments of the program and provide reports on its effectiveness, student success rates, employer engagement, and areas for improvement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Manager, Program Management

Direct/Manage/Supervise the design and implementation of programs that carry out the mission of the university. Develop strategies and goals to create programs offering the greatest impact to the community. Determine short- and long-term program plans to meet organization goals. Oversee the coordination and daily work activities of the programs. Represent the interests of assigned program participants, both inside and outside of the organization. Manage volunteers, members, and staff. First-level manager. Manages the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Supervisor, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Senior Supervisor, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Manager, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Senior Manager, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Associate Director, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Director, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

Senior Director, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience working with on and off-campus employers

• Experience with career-readiness programs

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may begin prior to the posting close date.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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