Student Program Manager

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University of Utah is hiring a Student Program Manager to support Honors Learning Community Programming initiatives. The role involves collaborating closely with students, student leaders, faculty, and other campus stakeholders to develop, evaluate, and implement learning community supports, organize events, and consult directly with students to promote their academic success.

Highlights

Supports Honors College Learning Community programs to foster community and assist students in completing their thesis.

Manages peer support programs including recruitment, training, and retention of student hires.

Coordinates schedules, prioritizes tasks, and works closely with student peer leaders.

Collaborates with Departmental Honors Liaisons and maintains partnerships across campus units.

Plans and supports co-curricular learning community events and activities.

Communicates thesis deadlines to students, faculty, and thesis mentors.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; effective human relations and communication skills are essential.

Preferred experience in advising, counseling, academic program management, event planning, and working with high-achieving students.

Utilizes Canvas for implementing learning community supports and managing program development.

Full-time administrative position with a pay rate of $58,500 annually.

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Open Date	12/19/2025
Requisition Number	PRN43890B
Job Title	Student Program Manager
Working Title	Learning Communities Program Manager
Career Progression Track	D
Track Level
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40.00
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Mostly business hours but some weekend and evening events are necessary, with advance notice
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00012 - Honors Program
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$58,500
Close Date	03/19/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)	01/12/2026
Job Summary	The Honors College is seeking to hire a program manager to work on a variety of initiatives within Honors Learning Community Programming. Honors Learning Communities provide four years of support to help Honors students successfully complete the Honors degree and prepare them for success in their post-degree lives. This position involves close collaboration with students, student leaders, faculty, and other stakeholders within the Honors College and across campus. The successful applicant will report to the faculty director for Learning Communities within the Honors College and work with a team of dedicated colleagues. The learning communities’ team is a highly collaborative group dedicated to supporting Honors student development and success. Learning community program managers assist with development, evaluation, and implementation of learning community supports through Canvas as well as through organizing events, working with student leaders, and direct consultations with students.
Responsibilities	Supports Honors College Learning Community programs that encourage community and thesis completion among Honors students. Oversight and supervision of peer support programs within Learning Communities including recruitment, training and retention of hired students. Capacity to be organized, maintain a schedule, work with student peer leaders, prioritize and delegate opportunities and tasks in ways that align with student aspirations. Participates in collaborative programming with Departmental Honors Liaisons (DHLs) and maintains strong, positive partnerships with units across campus. Supports ongoing planning around co-curricular learning community events and activities. Communicates thesis registration & submission deadlines to students, DHLs, and faculty thesis mentors.
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). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Previous experience in an advising, counseling or teaching environment is preferred.
Preferences	Experience with academic program management, including student leadership opportunities. Experience with Honors education and/or working with highly motivated, high-achieving students. Experience with office and project management. Experience with event planning and operations.
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 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.

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* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
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Cover Letter
List of References

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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

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Announcement

Details

Open Date	12/19/2025
Requisition Number	PRN43890B
Job Title	Student Program Manager
Working Title	Learning Communities Program Manager
Career Progression Track	D
Track Level
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40.00
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Mostly business hours but some weekend and evening events are necessary, with advance notice
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00012 - Honors Program
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$58,500
Close Date	03/19/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)	01/12/2026
Job Summary	The Honors College is seeking to hire a program manager to work on a variety of initiatives within Honors Learning Community Programming. Honors Learning Communities provide four years of support to help Honors students successfully complete the Honors degree and prepare them for success in their post-degree lives. This position involves close collaboration with students, student leaders, faculty, and other stakeholders within the Honors College and across campus. The successful applicant will report to the faculty director for Learning Communities within the Honors College and work with a team of dedicated colleagues. The learning communities’ team is a highly collaborative group dedicated to supporting Honors student development and success. Learning community program managers assist with development, evaluation, and implementation of learning community supports through Canvas as well as through organizing events, working with student leaders, and direct consultations with students.
Responsibilities	Supports Honors College Learning Community programs that encourage community and thesis completion among Honors students. Oversight and supervision of peer support programs within Learning Communities including recruitment, training and retention of hired students. Capacity to be organized, maintain a schedule, work with student peer leaders, prioritize and delegate opportunities and tasks in ways that align with student aspirations. Participates in collaborative programming with Departmental Honors Liaisons (DHLs) and maintains strong, positive partnerships with units across campus. Supports ongoing planning around co-curricular learning community events and activities. Communicates thesis registration & submission deadlines to students, DHLs, and faculty thesis mentors.
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). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Previous experience in an advising, counseling or teaching environment is preferred.
Preferences	Experience with academic program management, including student leadership opportunities. Experience with Honors education and/or working with highly motivated, high-achieving students. Experience with office and project management. Experience with event planning and operations.
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 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 (*).

* 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

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

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