Manager, Operations

Manager, Operations

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Open Date  | 10/08/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN43163B
Job Title  | Manager, Operations
Working Title  | Operations Manager
Career Progression Track  | G
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  |
VP Area  | Academic Affairs
Department  | 00162 - Educational Leadership&Policy
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $68,000 - $88,000
Close Date  | 12/23/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |

Job Summary  | The forthcoming center on prison education research and leadership in the College of Education at the University of Utah seeks an Operations Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Center Director, this position will help manage day-to-day Center operations and collaborate with various campus units to execute the Center’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a non-profit, university, or other similar organization and be able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, manage multi-component projects, complete tasks on time and with great attention to detail, and be in alignment with the mission and vision of the Center.

Mission and VisionWe do research that advances educational justice for people and communities harmed by incarceration. We leverage evidence-based research to change systems and reduce barriers to postsecondary education for people who are directly impacted by the legal system.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals directly impacted by incarceration and punishment systems.

Responsibilities  | Operational and Administrative Management Work in collaboration with the Center Director to manage day-to-day Center operations and personnel support Coordinate all Center events, staff travel, and any other logistical support needed to complete projects Support the production of the Center’s Annual Report and manage the archiving of documents and other important Center material Support the planning and coordination of visits by existing and potential funders, donors, governmental agencies, project partners, and/or contractors Collaborate with the Director to ensure that all team members are informed of Center activities and major accomplishments and generally ensure that communication within the organization is clear and timely 

Project Management Provide support to the Director and leadership team to keep multiple projects on track, on time, and on budget to accomplish center goals Ensure all Center constituents are informed of deadlines, protocols, and important updates and information to maintain smooth operations and compliance with and regulations Work with the Center’s senior staff to support the implementation of projects and the various logistics and programming needs of each project

Grant Writing and Management Work with the Director to identify and support external funding efforts Collaborate with the Director and College of Education’s Office of Research, Innovation, Scholarship & Entrepreneurship (RISE)through all grant life cycle activities, including interpreting guidelines, communicating with sponsors and partners, developing proposal budgets, writing non-technical proposal components, formatting proposal documents, and ensuring compliance with applicable proposal requirements Develop strong working knowledge of the University of Utah administrative systems and processes, particularly those related to grants and contracts

Minimum Qualifications  | Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of assigned 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.

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  |
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

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