Manager, Program(s)

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$58,300–$68,999 Per Year
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
30+ days ago
Details














Open Date 08/19/2025














Requisition Number PRN42858B














Job Title Manager, Program(s)














Working Title Manager, Program(s)














Job Grade F














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







Arranged with the Supervisor. During the 10-week summer program, some evenings, weekend hours may be required.














VP Area U of U Health - Academics














Department 00212 - Ctr Clin & Translational Sc.














Location Campus














City Salt Lake City, UT














Type of Recruitment External Posting














Pay Rate Range $58,300- $68,999














Close Date 11/17/2025














Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10/06/2025














Job Summary







The CTSI is looking to hire a program manager to lead the BRIDGE UP HBCU summer research program, in collaboration with the Department of Pathology. This program is supported by two NIH grants.














The mission of the Biomedical Research Innovation and Development to Grow Excellence in Science – Undergraduate Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities ( BRIDGE UP- HBCU ) is to enlarge the translational research workforce by increasing access to research training for students who attend HBCUs. BRIDGE UP- HBCU will recruit students with an interest in translational research, immunology, and infectious diseases from partnership relationships with HBCUs, while expanding these relationships to additional HBCUs.














The BRIDGE UP HBCU program manager supports the activities of the Program in the planning, programming, design, and maintenance of summer and academic research and career development in partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities.














This person will be expected to perform all essential functions outlined below under minimal supervision. This position reports to the program director and is part of the CTSI Grants Team.














Responsibilities







Essential Functions














1. Hiring, onboarding, and orientation of scholars







2. Organization and planning of advisory board meetings







3. Administration, tracking, and evaluation of trainee and mentor outcomes in collaboration with the CITE team







4. Preparing progress reports for the funding source and external stakeholders







5. Collaborate with the campus stakeholders to facilitate cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships







6. Organization of program activities (clinical shadowing, Moab retreat, poster session, summer symposium, etc)







7. Develops departmental strategies consistent with the assigned department’s continuous quality improvement program







8. Ensures competency of staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through ongoing staff performance evaluations.







9. In collaboration with the program director, supports the financial management of the program, programmatic purchasing, and budgetary review







10. Other duties as assigned














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 required














Nearly Continuously: Office environment.














Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required














Nearly 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. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.














Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.














Preferences














+ Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with all students in a respectful and caring manner.







+ Experience in program development and implementation in a higher education program.







+ Previous professional experience in a college/university setting working with College students.







+ Demonstrative Organizational Skills with the ability to multitask







+ Strong interpersonal skills







+ Experience with Historically Black Colleges and Universities.







+ A master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.














Disclaimer














This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.














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














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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/