University of Utah
Program Specialists
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Full-Time
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$50K - $65K
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Other
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March 30th, 2026
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University of Utah is hiring a Program Specialists. This role manages the Academy of Health Sciences Educators (AHSE) programming by collaborating with directors and faculty to develop educational programs, lead clinical placement projects, and coordinate clinical training agreements. The position also involves participating in interdisciplinary teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring the effective operation and strategic success of the education office.
Highlights
- Administers AHSE programming and assists with curriculum development and evaluation
- Leads health sciences clinical placement initiatives and manages clinical training and affiliation agreements.
- Collaborates with multiple stakeholders including departments, faculty, Office of General Counsel, and Health Sciences Deans Council.
- Develops and implements new education programs and seminars for health sciences faculty.
- Participates in interdisciplinary teams and committees affecting office operations and strategy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Requires bachelor's degree plus 2-6 years of related experience, or a master’s with corresponding experience depending on level.
- Responsible for budgeting, program evaluations, and supervising staff.
- Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $65,000 annually.
- Supports diversity and inclusion with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds preferred.
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Open Date | 03/26/2026
Requisition Number | PRN44582B
Job Title | Program Specialists
Working Title | Program Manager (AHSE)
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | M3 - Manager, M2 - Senior Supervisor, M1 - Supervisor
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, with occasional evenings
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics
Department | 01472 - SVP Education Unit
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $50,000-$65,000
Close Date | 06/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | This is a Program Manager position with the Academy of Health Sciences Educators and Clinical Placements.
Administers Academy of Health Sciences Educators (AHSE) programming by assisting the Director with the development and implementation of program curriculum and evaluation. Collaborates with departments and faculty to plan, develop and establish new educational programs and seminars to meet identified needs of health sciences faculty. Under the direction of senior leadership, lead health sciences clinical placements projects, and coordinate clinical training & affiliation agreements with departments, the Office of General Counsel and the Health Sciences Deans Council.
The program manager will participate in interdisciplinary teams and committees that have an impact on the overall operation, strategic direction and success of the office.
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
1. Collaborate with AHSE Director to establish strategic goals and objectives of the Academy.
2. Collaborate with Education Office Director and Chair of the Health Sciences Education Dean Council on development of baseline and coordinated framework for student placements across health sciences.
3. Manages and tracks clinical training agreements for health sciences programs.
4. Collaborates with the Office of General Counsel on master affiliation agreements, and non-standard clinical training agreements.
5. Serves as the office contact for clinical training agreements and is the point person for student placement initiatives.
6. Develops and implements program ideas into successful education programs for health sciences faculty.
7. Serve as the office liaison with the all other University of Utah faculty educational programs and activities.
8. Support the development and execution of educational services.
9. Serve on various committees within the health sciences to represent the Academy and its educational programs.
10. Develops and administers program budgets. Assist AHSE Director to develop, propose and negotiate program support.
11. May direct and supervise staff by training, establishing goals and evaluating performance.
12. Assesses the past performance of AHSE programs through program evaluations.
13. Manage and coordinate health sciences clinical placement initiative – includes data gathering, analysis, process development and implementation, clinical affiliation agreements.
14. Prioritize and execute multiple high-profile activities across health sciences academic units.
15. Participates with other administrative staff as a member of the administrative team. Assists with staffing division events, helps others when available, attends staff meeting weekly, and meets with the Associate Deans and Directors weekly to review and troubleshoot projects.
16. Understands and works within University purchasing/accounting/IT frameworks.
17. Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations and management of the education programs and special projects.
18. Ensure proper internal and external documentation is maintained, organized, and accessible.
19. Participates with other staff as a member of the administrative team. Assists with staffing office events, helps others when available, attends staff meeting weekly, and meets with the Associate Deans and Directors weekly to review and troubleshoot projects.
20. 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.
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:
Program Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Program Specialists, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Experience in tracking and evaluation highly desirable. Should be proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook. Works independently, under the general supervision of Education Office Director and senior leadership. Work may include training and supervising other personnel. Position also includes budgetary recommendations to Director based on analysis and forecasting of program funds and spending.
Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. Those who take initiative are highly desirable.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
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.
https://safety.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.
Requisition Number | PRN44582B
Job Title | Program Specialists
Working Title | Program Manager (AHSE)
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | M3 - Manager, M2 - Senior Supervisor, M1 - Supervisor
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, with occasional evenings
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics
Department | 01472 - SVP Education Unit
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $50,000-$65,000
Close Date | 06/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | This is a Program Manager position with the Academy of Health Sciences Educators and Clinical Placements.
Administers Academy of Health Sciences Educators (AHSE) programming by assisting the Director with the development and implementation of program curriculum and evaluation. Collaborates with departments and faculty to plan, develop and establish new educational programs and seminars to meet identified needs of health sciences faculty. Under the direction of senior leadership, lead health sciences clinical placements projects, and coordinate clinical training & affiliation agreements with departments, the Office of General Counsel and the Health Sciences Deans Council.
The program manager will participate in interdisciplinary teams and committees that have an impact on the overall operation, strategic direction and success of the office.
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
1. Collaborate with AHSE Director to establish strategic goals and objectives of the Academy.
2. Collaborate with Education Office Director and Chair of the Health Sciences Education Dean Council on development of baseline and coordinated framework for student placements across health sciences.
3. Manages and tracks clinical training agreements for health sciences programs.
4. Collaborates with the Office of General Counsel on master affiliation agreements, and non-standard clinical training agreements.
5. Serves as the office contact for clinical training agreements and is the point person for student placement initiatives.
6. Develops and implements program ideas into successful education programs for health sciences faculty.
7. Serve as the office liaison with the all other University of Utah faculty educational programs and activities.
8. Support the development and execution of educational services.
9. Serve on various committees within the health sciences to represent the Academy and its educational programs.
10. Develops and administers program budgets. Assist AHSE Director to develop, propose and negotiate program support.
11. May direct and supervise staff by training, establishing goals and evaluating performance.
12. Assesses the past performance of AHSE programs through program evaluations.
13. Manage and coordinate health sciences clinical placement initiative – includes data gathering, analysis, process development and implementation, clinical affiliation agreements.
14. Prioritize and execute multiple high-profile activities across health sciences academic units.
15. Participates with other administrative staff as a member of the administrative team. Assists with staffing division events, helps others when available, attends staff meeting weekly, and meets with the Associate Deans and Directors weekly to review and troubleshoot projects.
16. Understands and works within University purchasing/accounting/IT frameworks.
17. Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations and management of the education programs and special projects.
18. Ensure proper internal and external documentation is maintained, organized, and accessible.
19. Participates with other staff as a member of the administrative team. Assists with staffing office events, helps others when available, attends staff meeting weekly, and meets with the Associate Deans and Directors weekly to review and troubleshoot projects.
20. 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.
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:
Program Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Program Specialists, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Experience in tracking and evaluation highly desirable. Should be proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook. Works independently, under the general supervision of Education Office Director and senior leadership. Work may include training and supervising other personnel. Position also includes budgetary recommendations to Director based on analysis and forecasting of program funds and spending.
Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. Those who take initiative are highly desirable.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
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.
https://safety.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.
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 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
- 15 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
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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