Program Management

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Open Date 09/16/2026 Requisition Number PRN46238B Job Title Program Management Working Title Sr Mgr, Community Cultural Eng Career Progression Track M00 Track Level M4 - Senior 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-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

VP Area President Department 02341 - Community & Cultural Engagemen Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $65,000 - $72,000 Close Date 10/30/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

The Center for Community & Cultural Engagement (CCE) at the University of Utah supports student well-being and success by creating opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate across cultures and communities. Through educational programs, events, partnerships, and community engagement, CCE works to foster a vibrant, welcoming campus where students can build meaningful connections and engage with various experiences, perspectives, and traditions. At CCE our expertise is in serving students through events, educational programs, and building community and connection on and off campus.

The Senior Manager develops strategies and goals to create and oversee CCE's programs and events, managing the daily coordination of that work along with volunteers, members, and staff. This role manages assessment for the Center ensuring learning objectives are measured and attached to every program. The Senior Manager also supports the development of events, workshops, trainings, and programs, supports the approval process on coordinator-led programs and events, and participates in hiring and performance appraisals. Broad knowledge of the field and proven leadership skills are required. This position reports directly to the director and will supervise full-time staff.

Responsibilities

Assessment Strategy & Implementation

• Translate CCE's assessment priorities into actionable practice, and align assessment expectations with the Division of Student Affairs strategic plan and the University of Utah's Strategy 2030.
• Ensure that internal learning objectives are consistently identified and assessed across CCE's programs and services.
• Ensure that an assessment is attached to every event, training, workshop and program rolled out by the Center
• In collaboration with university partners like University Analytics and Institutional Reporting (U-AIR), develop and maintain assessment tools, instruments, and processes that generate meaningful, actionable data.

Staff Supervision

• Supervise managers, coordinators, graduate assistants, and student staff, with specific supervisory assignments determined by staffing needs.
• Ensure accountability across team members for deadlines, deliverables, and program outcomes.
• Support professional development.

Workshops, Trainings & Certificate Programs

• Provide substantial support to the building and implementation of workshops, trainings, and programs offered through the Center.
• Collaborate with staff on program design and learning outcomes for workshops, trainings, and certificates that align with CCE's mission and assessment priorities.

Program & Event Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight, guidance, and implementation support for programs and events led by coordinators, ensuring alignment with departmental goals, timelines, and learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain systems, processes, and workflows that support efficient program and event execution across the team.

Strategic Planning Support

• Support the implementation of strategic plans and translate departmental goals into operational priorities, timelines, and staff workflows.
• Support and maintain relationships with campus and community partners, with a focus on program implementation and coordination.

Budgetary & Contract Support

• Oversee collection of financial documents
• Send out, track, and collect signed agreements and contracts with vendors, partners, and facilitators.
• Pay invoices through approved university systems (e.g., eJournal, ePR, P-card, Ushop, etc.)

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time. Adaptability and flexibility are essential to this role, as the Senior Manager must be able to respond effectively to shifting priorities, evolving departmental needs, and the day-to-day demands of the Center, Student Affairs, and the University of Utah overall.

This position provides independent coordination and decision-making for the implementation of CCE's assessment practices, utilization and attendance data tracking, oversight of programs and events led by coordinators, and support for workshops, trainings, certificate programs, and campus and community partnerships. Outcomes often impact the Center's ability to demonstrate alignment with the Division of Student Affairs strategic plan and the University of Utah's Strategy 2030, and can influence decisions at the University level. The Senior Manager acts as a liaison between the Director, supervised staff, and internal and external constituencies involved in assessment, program oversight, and partnership efforts.

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).

Requires:

• Bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
• Or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preferred areas of study: Business or Public Administration, Culture and Society, Education, Humanities, a related area.

Master's degree in Education or a related area preferred.

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.

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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