University of Utah
Program Management
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Full-Time
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$50K - $55K
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Other
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June 8th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Program Management Manager. This role involves managing the design and implementation of university programs, developing strategies for impactful community engagement, overseeing daily program operations, coordinating staff and volunteers, and managing hiring and pay reviews. The position requires managing multiple undergraduate research programs, ensuring effective program quality, budgeting, and fostering partnerships within and outside the university.
Highlights
- Oversee daily operations and coordinate activities for the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) and other assigned programs.
- Recruit faculty mentors and undergraduate researchers; support onboarding and hiring processes.
- Develop and implement program goals and objectives related to undergraduate research experiences.
- Manage program budgets, forecast expenditures, and negotiate contracts or service agreements.
- Collaborate with campus partners and represent the Office of Undergraduate Research at events and committees.
- Create curriculum and content to enhance workforce readiness through certificate/badging programs.
- Maintain program records, coordinate outreach activities, and produce marketing materials in partnership with communications.
- Supervise staff supporting summer research activities including assigning, directing, and reviewing their work.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years or Master’s degree plus 4 years of directly related work experience.
- Compensation range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually.
Program Management Full Description
Program Management
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 06/05/2026
Requisition Number | PRN45279B
Job Title | Program Management
Working Title | Program Management
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M3 - Manager
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 | Monday to Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00022 - Office of Undergrad Research
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $50,000 - $55,000
Close Date | 09/05/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | Manager, Program ManagementManage the design and implementation of programs that carry out the mission of the university. Develop strategies and goals to create programs offering the greatest impact to the community. Determine short- and long-term program plans to meet organization goals. Oversee the coordination and daily work activities of the programs. Represent the interest of assigned program participants, both inside and outside of the organization. Manage volunteers, members, and staff. First-level manager. Manages the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities |
Strong applicants are great at communication and have a passion for supporting students
throughout their academic journey. The primary responsibilities for this position are to:
Oversees daily program operations and coordinates program activities for the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) and other programs as assigned. Program activities include recruiting faculty mentors, participating in the committee decisions regarding faculty mentors, recruiting undergraduate researchers, and coordinating activities to award undergraduate researchers. Support in coordinating other OUR programs, as assigned. Oversees administrative matters regarding the day-to-day operations and procedures of an academic, research, or administrative program – Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) and summer research experiences, including: recruiting undergraduate researchers, coordinating activities for summer researchers, collaborating with faculty mentors, recruiting student and faculty participation in summer research, and hiring and onboarding researchers. Coordinates weekly meetings and programmatic activities to support undergraduate research activities in the summer. Promotes opportunities for undergraduate research with summer research experiences at the U nationally. Onboards, hires, and supports summer undergraduate researchers. Provides support for OUR outreach activities, which increase student awareness of OUR opportunities through classroom presentations, tabling support, and other assigned activities. Work in collaboration with marketing and communication to ensure timely production of printed and electronic marketing materials for OUR summer programs and OUR partner activities. Develops and implements program goals and objectives for undergraduate research experiences related to summer program experiences. Monitors program quality and effectiveness and works with the associate dean/director to implement improvement methods. Manage budget and expenditures related to summer research and program partner activities, and manage the hiring of undergraduate researchers. Forecasts, prepares, or directs the preparation of the program budget and monitors expenditures. Supports efforts fostering OUR’s campus partnerships. Coordinates meetings with the Office for Undergraduate Research Partners and other meetings related to high-impact practices. Assists the Associate Dean / Director with program policies, goals, and related technical issues concerning OUR program partners. Facilitates cooperative agreements in the form of MOUs with campus-program partners approved by the Associate Dean / Director. Stays abreast of legal or other related changes impacting the program and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance. Post research opportunities to the database in coordination with the outreach coordinator. Program partners are both internal and external to the University of Utah. Develop programming through curriculum and content creation for undergraduate researchers that will strengthen workforce readiness through the creation and implementation of a certificate/badging program. Manage budget and expenditures related to summer research and program partner activities, and manage the hiring of undergraduate researchers. Forecasts, prepares or directs the preparation of the program budget and monitors expenditures. Negotiates terms of contracts and/or service agreements. Provides support to OUR outreach activities; outreach activities are those that increase student awareness of OUR opportunities through classroom presentations, tabling support, meeting with students, and other activities assigned. May develop systems and maintain records to support and advance the program. This includes coordinating with OUR staff, regular updates about OUR events and opportunities to the larger OUR community, including the OUR newsletter. Represent the Office of Undergraduate Research and Undergraduate Studies at meetings, events, and on committees. Build professional working relationships with campus and off-campus partners regarding undergraduate research events across campus and in collaboration with OUR. May supervise subordinate staff who support summer research activities during events and meetings. May assign, direct, and review the work of support staff.
Minimum Qualifications | Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Supervisor, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Senior Supervisor, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Manager, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Senior Manager, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one year directly related experience or equivalency Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze, and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills are 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.
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.
Requisition Number | PRN45279B
Job Title | Program Management
Working Title | Program Management
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M3 - Manager
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 | Monday to Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00022 - Office of Undergrad Research
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $50,000 - $55,000
Close Date | 09/05/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | Manager, Program ManagementManage the design and implementation of programs that carry out the mission of the university. Develop strategies and goals to create programs offering the greatest impact to the community. Determine short- and long-term program plans to meet organization goals. Oversee the coordination and daily work activities of the programs. Represent the interest of assigned program participants, both inside and outside of the organization. Manage volunteers, members, and staff. First-level manager. Manages the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities |
Strong applicants are great at communication and have a passion for supporting students
throughout their academic journey. The primary responsibilities for this position are to:
Oversees daily program operations and coordinates program activities for the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) and other programs as assigned. Program activities include recruiting faculty mentors, participating in the committee decisions regarding faculty mentors, recruiting undergraduate researchers, and coordinating activities to award undergraduate researchers. Support in coordinating other OUR programs, as assigned. Oversees administrative matters regarding the day-to-day operations and procedures of an academic, research, or administrative program – Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) and summer research experiences, including: recruiting undergraduate researchers, coordinating activities for summer researchers, collaborating with faculty mentors, recruiting student and faculty participation in summer research, and hiring and onboarding researchers. Coordinates weekly meetings and programmatic activities to support undergraduate research activities in the summer. Promotes opportunities for undergraduate research with summer research experiences at the U nationally. Onboards, hires, and supports summer undergraduate researchers. Provides support for OUR outreach activities, which increase student awareness of OUR opportunities through classroom presentations, tabling support, and other assigned activities. Work in collaboration with marketing and communication to ensure timely production of printed and electronic marketing materials for OUR summer programs and OUR partner activities. Develops and implements program goals and objectives for undergraduate research experiences related to summer program experiences. Monitors program quality and effectiveness and works with the associate dean/director to implement improvement methods. Manage budget and expenditures related to summer research and program partner activities, and manage the hiring of undergraduate researchers. Forecasts, prepares, or directs the preparation of the program budget and monitors expenditures. Supports efforts fostering OUR’s campus partnerships. Coordinates meetings with the Office for Undergraduate Research Partners and other meetings related to high-impact practices. Assists the Associate Dean / Director with program policies, goals, and related technical issues concerning OUR program partners. Facilitates cooperative agreements in the form of MOUs with campus-program partners approved by the Associate Dean / Director. Stays abreast of legal or other related changes impacting the program and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance. Post research opportunities to the database in coordination with the outreach coordinator. Program partners are both internal and external to the University of Utah. Develop programming through curriculum and content creation for undergraduate researchers that will strengthen workforce readiness through the creation and implementation of a certificate/badging program. Manage budget and expenditures related to summer research and program partner activities, and manage the hiring of undergraduate researchers. Forecasts, prepares or directs the preparation of the program budget and monitors expenditures. Negotiates terms of contracts and/or service agreements. Provides support to OUR outreach activities; outreach activities are those that increase student awareness of OUR opportunities through classroom presentations, tabling support, meeting with students, and other activities assigned. May develop systems and maintain records to support and advance the program. This includes coordinating with OUR staff, regular updates about OUR events and opportunities to the larger OUR community, including the OUR newsletter. Represent the Office of Undergraduate Research and Undergraduate Studies at meetings, events, and on committees. Build professional working relationships with campus and off-campus partners regarding undergraduate research events across campus and in collaboration with OUR. May supervise subordinate staff who support summer research activities during events and meetings. May assign, direct, and review the work of support staff.
Minimum Qualifications | Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Supervisor, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Senior Supervisor, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Manager, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Senior Manager, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one year directly related experience or equivalency Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze, and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills are 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.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
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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