University of Utah
Assoc Dir, Administration
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $70K - $75K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 25th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring an Associate Director responsible for supporting the mission of the McCluskey Center by leading strategic planning for its research arm and collaborating across campus and the community. The role involves developing staff, managing research initiatives, building partnerships, and contributing to financial and operational stability.
Highlights
- Lead strategic planning for the research arm of the McCluskey Center.
- Collaborate with the Director on staff development, recruitment, and retention.
- Build relationships within the university and nationwide communities to advance prevention of sexual violence.
- Communicate progress and research outcomes to stakeholders, including administrators and donors.
- Contribute to budgeting, fundraising, and financial management.
- Perform director functions when absent.
- Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent and six years of higher education experience.
- Experience in strategic planning, research oversight, and professional development.
- Deep understanding of sexual violence prevention and related power/oppression issues in college settings.
- Preferred Master’s degree and knowledge of campus environments and university politics.
- Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000 annually, full-time, 40 hours/week.
Assoc Dir, Administration Full Description
Assoc Dir, Administration
Open Date | 08/20/2025
Requisition Number | PRN42876B
Job Title | Assoc Dir, Administration
Working Title | Associate Director
Job Grade | F
FLSA Code | Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday-Friday 8-5, Occasional Evenings and Weekends
VP Area | President
Department | 02247 - McCluskey Center (MCVP)
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 70000 to 75000
Close Date | 09/15/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | The Associate Director (AD) is responsible for supporting the mission of the Center at a campus and community level. While contributing collaboratively and independently to both arms of the Center, the AD is responsible for leading the strategic planning for the research arm of the center while ensuring harmony with the overall mission.
Responsibilities | Collaborate with the Director to support the development of professional and student staff, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and retention efforts. Work with the Director to support the strategic plan of the Center and lead research planning. This includes supporting research associates, postdoctoral students, and staff to support the overall mission of the Center Build relationships across the University of Utah to support the mission of the Center and expand relationships at communities across the nation to support preventing sexual violence. Communicate progress of the Center’s initiatives to key stakeholders, including university administrators and donors. Communicate research to MCVP staff and board to ensure mission success to bridge the gap between research and education. Contribute to the financial stability of the departments’ budget- fundraising, budgetary requirements for special projects, and support Office Support Coordinator with budget management. Performs functions of the department director in their absence.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience.) Six years of experience working in higher education. Demonstrate understanding of issues of prevention and ending sexual violence on college campus. This includes a deep understanding of how power and oppression contributes to relationship and sexual violence among college students. Experience initiating, leading, and directing strategic planning for projects with minimal supervision. Previous experience managing research or overseeing project management. Expertise in professional development strategies, as well as recruitment and retention of staff.
Preferences | Knowledge and understanding of college students, campus environments and organizations, and university politics and structures. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN42876B
Job Title | Assoc Dir, Administration
Working Title | Associate Director
Job Grade | F
FLSA Code | Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday-Friday 8-5, Occasional Evenings and Weekends
VP Area | President
Department | 02247 - McCluskey Center (MCVP)
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 70000 to 75000
Close Date | 09/15/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | The Associate Director (AD) is responsible for supporting the mission of the Center at a campus and community level. While contributing collaboratively and independently to both arms of the Center, the AD is responsible for leading the strategic planning for the research arm of the center while ensuring harmony with the overall mission.
Responsibilities | Collaborate with the Director to support the development of professional and student staff, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and retention efforts. Work with the Director to support the strategic plan of the Center and lead research planning. This includes supporting research associates, postdoctoral students, and staff to support the overall mission of the Center Build relationships across the University of Utah to support the mission of the Center and expand relationships at communities across the nation to support preventing sexual violence. Communicate progress of the Center’s initiatives to key stakeholders, including university administrators and donors. Communicate research to MCVP staff and board to ensure mission success to bridge the gap between research and education. Contribute to the financial stability of the departments’ budget- fundraising, budgetary requirements for special projects, and support Office Support Coordinator with budget management. Performs functions of the department director in their absence.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience.) Six years of experience working in higher education. Demonstrate understanding of issues of prevention and ending sexual violence on college campus. This includes a deep understanding of how power and oppression contributes to relationship and sexual violence among college students. Experience initiating, leading, and directing strategic planning for projects with minimal supervision. Previous experience managing research or overseeing project management. Expertise in professional development strategies, as well as recruitment and retention of staff.
Preferences | Knowledge and understanding of college students, campus environments and organizations, and university politics and structures. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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