Manager, Administration

Manager, Administration

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Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may begin prior to the posting close date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Open Date  | 02/11/2026
Requisition Number  | PRN44272B
Job Title  | Manager, Administration
Working Title  | Manager, Administration
Career Progression Track  | F
Track Level  |
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. Some remote work is possible.
VP Area  | Academic Affairs
Department  | 00019 - Undergraduate Studies
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | Internal to the University
Pay Rate Range  | $53,000-$58,000
Close Date  | 03/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  | 03/01/2026
Job Summary  | The regional model for academic advising and career coaching provides a collaborative structure for advisors and career coaches to support students across multiple programs, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a supportive leadership team dedicated to student success. This model also supports consistency, quality, and integration of academic advising and career coaching within each region and across the campus. There are three regions, each led by a Senior Director. This Manager, Administration will directly support the three Senior Directors and the operations of the regional model in general.

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all aspects of the region’s internal and external customer service, staffing, and financial management operations. Acts as a catalyst between the regions and their leadership and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care.
Responsibilities  | 1. Forecasts, develops, and implements policies and procedures in the areas of student service, staff management, and budgetary goals and objectives that are consistent with the University of Utah’s policies.
2. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
3. Ensures staff and student satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns, and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through.
4. Develops departmental strategies consistent with the assigned department’s continuous quality improvement program.
5. Ensures competency of staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through ongoing staff performance evaluations.
6. Provides administrative support by scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings and conferences, managing events, seminars, and workshops, arranging travel, preparing reimbursements, and maintaining and ordering office supplies.
7. Track deadlines and remind regional administration and staff of important events and deadlines.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Problem Solving
Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends changes in procedure based upon the amount of discretion given by Senior Directors. Problems would be referred to the appropriate Senior Director based upon predetermined guidelines set by the department.
Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department.

Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.

Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences  | Previous experience with academic advising and career coaching.
Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  | Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may begin prior to the posting close date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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.
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