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Manager, Program(s)

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $70K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ July 10th, 2026
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University of Utah is hiring a Manager, Program(s). This role manages daily operations of the Department of Mathematics Math Center, including tutoring and grading programs supporting undergraduate and graduate instruction. The manager oversees student employee recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision, coordinates academic support with faculty and teaching assistants, and maintains program resources and communications to foster a collaborative learning environment.

Highlights
  • Manage daily operations of the Math Center and oversee academic support services.
  • Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervise student tutors and graders.
  • Coordinate tutoring, grading, and graduate teaching assistant schedules.
  • Maintain Math Center website, Canvas course, and program communications.
  • Oversee student employment processes including ePAFs, I-9 documentation, and work authorization.
  • Ensure instructional materials and resources are up to date.
  • Address student and employee questions, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4-6 years of progressive management experience.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Compensation range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Manager, Program(s) Full Description

Manager, Program(s)
Announcement
 Details 
Open Date  |
Requisition Number  | PRN45574B
Job Title  | Manager, Program(s)
Working Title  | Manager, Program(s)
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  | M-F
8am – 5pm
VP Area  | U of U Health - Academics
Department  | 00124 - Mathematics
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $60,000 - $70,000
Close Date  | 10/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 

Job Summary  | Under minimal supervision, manages the daily operations of the Department of Mathematics Math Center, including tutoring and grading programs that support undergraduate and graduate instruction. Oversees student employee recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision; coordinates academic support services with faculty and graduate teaching assistants; and ensures the efficient delivery of tutoring and grading resources. Maintains program operations, communications, and instructional resources while fostering a welcoming, collaborative, and student-centered learning environment.

Responsibilities  | Manage the daily operations of the Math Center and oversee student academic support services. Determine tutoring and grading staffing needs based on course offerings and subject-matter expertise. Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervise student tutors and graders. Manage student employment processes, including ePAFs, I-9 documentation, and work authorization requirements. Develop and coordinate tutoring, grading, and graduate teaching assistant schedules. Maintain the Math Center website, Canvas course, tutoring schedules, and other program communications. Coordinate faculty grader requests and assign graders for weekly coursework and exams. Ensure Math Center instructional materials and resources remain current. Oversee the organization and maintenance of the Math Center facility. Address student and employee questions and concerns while fostering a positive and effective learning environment.

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), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

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.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences  | Master’s degree in a related area may be 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 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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * 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
  2. * Do you have four or more years of progressively more responsible management experience? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. List of References
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