University of Utah
Coordinator, Administrative Program
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Full-Time
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$32K - $58K
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Other
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March 4th, 2026
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University of Utah is hiring a Coordinator, Administrative Program known as the Transfer Champions Coordinator. This role drives the success of transfer students by connecting with them and engaging various campus partners to foster a supportive network. The Coordinator leads initiatives to enhance transfer student experiences, coordinates events, provides individual support, and manages communication and outreach strategies across the university.
Highlights
- Develop and coordinate a Transfer Champions Program to highlight faculty and staff supporting transfer student success.
- Expand outreach and training with faculty, staff, alumni, and parents to improve transfer student retention and graduation.
- Coordinate Transfer Student Success events and provide one-on-one appointments to transfer students.
- Create and maintain content for websites, social media, and communication focused on transfer support audiences.
- Analyze data and assist in assessments related to Transfer Student Success programs.
- Required skills include strong coordination, organizational, communication abilities, and independent decision-making.
- Preferred experience with marketing, social media platforms, Adobe, Canva, Canvas, and MyEmma.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience plus one year of related work experience required.
- Supports transfer students who have low engagement in existing transfer programs.
- Pay range from $31,600 to $58,400 annually with a full-time, 40-hour work week schedule.
Coordinator, Administrative Program Full Description
Coordinator, Administrative Program
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 02/27/2026
Requisition Number | PRN44336B
Job Title | Coordinator, Administrative Program
Working Title | Transfer Champions Coordinator
Career Progression Track | D
Track Level | P1 - Entry Level Pro
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 8am-5pm, some nights or weekends.
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00020 - Undergraduate Studies-Dean
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 31600 to 58400
Close Date | 05/27/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 03/11/2026
Job Summary |
The Transfer Champions Coordinator is essential in shaping the transfer student experience at the University of Utah by connecting with prospective and current transfer students, and engaging partners (staff, faculty, parents/support people, alumni) in championing transfer student success across campus. The primary objective of this role is to foster and leverage a network of partners to help transfer students reach their academic and career goals. Additionally, this role focuses on reaching current transfer students who historically have not engaged with our office through a variety of means beyond active programming & events. Together with the Transfer Student Success Team, we are on a mission to improve transfer student experiences and outcomes by providing leadership for and supporting coordination of transfer activities and functions across campuses.
This position reports directly to the Director of Transfer Student Success.
Responsibilities |
-Develop and coordinate a Transfer Champions Program to highlight faculty and staff who are committed to transfer student success.
-Expand outreach, engagement, and training with faculty, staff, alumni, and parents/support people to increase support for transfer student success, retention, and graduation.
-Support coordination of Transfer Student Success events and activities for prospective and current transfer students.
-Provide 1:1 appointments to pre- and post-transfer students.
-Foster transfer pride and a positive transfer culture across campus.
-Create, maintain, review, and support updates to websites, social media, and student communication, with particular focus on content for staff, faculty, alumni, & parents/support people.
-Develop and disseminate transitional support content to transfer students post-orientation; to increase engagement with transfer students who are otherwise not engaged in TSS programs (Transfer Scholars Program, Transfer Workshops, Crimson Transfer Honors Society).
-Support data collection, analysis, and assessments for Transfer Student Success.
-Other duties as assigned.
DISCLAIMER
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.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: repetitive hand motion (such as typing) and walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience
Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences |
-Strong marketing & communication skills
-Experience using social media platforms, Adobe, Canva, Canvas, and/or MyEmma
-Experience supporting transfer students
-Skills in facilitating workshops and/or trainings
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 | PRN44336B
Job Title | Coordinator, Administrative Program
Working Title | Transfer Champions Coordinator
Career Progression Track | D
Track Level | P1 - Entry Level Pro
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 8am-5pm, some nights or weekends.
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00020 - Undergraduate Studies-Dean
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 31600 to 58400
Close Date | 05/27/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 03/11/2026
Job Summary |
The Transfer Champions Coordinator is essential in shaping the transfer student experience at the University of Utah by connecting with prospective and current transfer students, and engaging partners (staff, faculty, parents/support people, alumni) in championing transfer student success across campus. The primary objective of this role is to foster and leverage a network of partners to help transfer students reach their academic and career goals. Additionally, this role focuses on reaching current transfer students who historically have not engaged with our office through a variety of means beyond active programming & events. Together with the Transfer Student Success Team, we are on a mission to improve transfer student experiences and outcomes by providing leadership for and supporting coordination of transfer activities and functions across campuses.
This position reports directly to the Director of Transfer Student Success.
Responsibilities |
-Develop and coordinate a Transfer Champions Program to highlight faculty and staff who are committed to transfer student success.
-Expand outreach, engagement, and training with faculty, staff, alumni, and parents/support people to increase support for transfer student success, retention, and graduation.
-Support coordination of Transfer Student Success events and activities for prospective and current transfer students.
-Provide 1:1 appointments to pre- and post-transfer students.
-Foster transfer pride and a positive transfer culture across campus.
-Create, maintain, review, and support updates to websites, social media, and student communication, with particular focus on content for staff, faculty, alumni, & parents/support people.
-Develop and disseminate transitional support content to transfer students post-orientation; to increase engagement with transfer students who are otherwise not engaged in TSS programs (Transfer Scholars Program, Transfer Workshops, Crimson Transfer Honors Society).
-Support data collection, analysis, and assessments for Transfer Student Success.
-Other duties as assigned.
DISCLAIMER
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.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: repetitive hand motion (such as typing) and walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience
Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences |
-Strong marketing & communication skills
-Experience using social media platforms, Adobe, Canva, Canvas, and/or MyEmma
-Experience supporting transfer students
-Skills in facilitating workshops and/or trainings
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 bachelor's degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of directly related work experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
- 2. Indicate the number of years of experience you have in coordinating program activities, developing and implementing program goals, creating financial reports, and/or editing promotional or educational materials: -No experience -Less than 1 year -One year or more, but less than 2 years -2 years or more, but less than 4 years -4 years or more
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- One year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
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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