University of Utah
Operations Program Managers
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The University of Utah is hiring Operations Program Managers to serve as Community Engagement Liaisons connecting the Office of the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) with campus and community partners to promote safety and coordination. They will manage communication efforts, deliver safety education, and foster relationships to support the Department of Public Safety's priorities.
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- Provide centralized coordination of campus safety presentations and ensure consistent messaging aligned with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) priorities.
- Represent the Chief Safety Officer in engagements with campus and community groups to improve communication and follow-up.
- Develop and sustain relationships with student organizations, faculty, and community partners to raise awareness of DPS programs.
- Create and deliver educational safety messages in person and via social media, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Track community engagement trends and feedback to improve outreach effectiveness.
- Drive strategic operations programs, align teams, manage projects, and act as a liaison across departments.
- Utilize skills in project management, risk management, and cross-team collaboration.
- Pay range: $71,500 to $99,500 depending on experience.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4 years or master’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience for Operations Program Manager II; more experience required for level III.
- Preference given to candidates with public safety and/or higher education experience.
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| Open Date | 06/11/2026 |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | PRN45341B |
| Job Title | Operations Program Managers |
| Working Title | Community Engagement Liaison |
| Career Progression Track | P00 |
| Track Level | P3 - Career, P2 - Developing |
| 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 | Generally Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some special projects and events may require evenings and weekends. |
| VP Area | President |
| Department | 02128 - Chief Safety Officer |
| Location | Campus |
| City | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
| Pay Rate Range | $71,500 to $99,500 DOE |
| Close Date | 06/18/2026 |
| Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | |
| Job Summary | The Community Engagement Liaison connects the Office of the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to promote a safe and informed campus. This role enhances the visibility, coordination, and consistency of campus safety efforts, in alignment with the CSO’s communication and engagement priorities. This position reports to the Special Assistant to the CSO and works closely with the CSO and Department of Public Safety (DPS) leadership. Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University’s Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO. Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university. More at publicsafety.utah.edu.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. |
| Responsibilities | • Provide centralized visibility and coordination of requests for campus safety presentations, and assist the CSO in ensuring quality of delivery, consistency, and message alignment with DPS priorities. • Accompany, and when appropriate, represent the CSO in engagements with individuals and various campus and community groups, to enhance communication and ensure effective follow-up. • Develop and sustain relationships with key partners (e.g. student organizations, faculty leadership, and community groups) to expand awareness of DPS resources and programs. • Develop and deliver educational messaging and safety information in person and on social media; ensuring accuracy and consistency of messaging, working in coordination with DPS leadership and designated spokespersons. • Identify trends and feedback from community engagement activities to enhance effectiveness and reach. • Perform additional duties as assigned to support the priorities of the Chief Safety Officer. Operations Program Manager, II Drive company strategy, align teams, and deliver on multiple interconnected operations projects. Work to initiate successful programs that drive strategic benefits and organizational growth. Define and oversee a list of dependent projects needed to reach the program’s overall goals. Enlist teams, implement strategies, and measure return on investment. Act as liaison between various departments, facilitating cross-team collaboration and understanding. Organize and track projects, proactively manage risks, manage project escalations, prioritize tasks, and meet specific business objectives. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Operations Program Manager, III Drive company strategy, align teams, and deliver on multiple interconnected operations projects. Work to initiate successful programs that drive strategic benefits and organizational growth. Define and oversee a list of dependent projects needed to reach the program’s overall goals. Enlist teams, implement strategies, and measure return on investment. Act as liaison between various departments, facilitating cross-team collaboration and understanding. Organize and track projects, proactively manage risks, manage project escalations, prioritize tasks, and meet specific business objectives. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Operations Program Manager, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. |
| Preferences | Public Safety and/or higher education experience. |
| 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. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.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. 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. |
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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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