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Open Date 05/29/2026 Requisition Number PRN17105N Job Title Program Specialists Working Title OSHER Program Coordinator Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P2 - Developing FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 30-40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary
Flexible (depending on events planned and administered), but coverage is needed to respond to emails and phone calls, and attend volunteer meetings and trainings during business hours, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Two to three days working in the office and two to three days working from home weekly.
Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 02203 - Youth & Personal Enrichment Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $14.42/hr Close Date 08/29/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Utah offers a rich and evolving array of courses, lectures, and special activities, taught by distinguished emeritus faculty, scholars, and community experts. Members from all walks of life bring a lifetime of experience to the classroom and our activities.
This temporary role will support daily operations and the growth of our Special Event programming, including working closely with volunteers and Osher staff to develop and program at least 120 tours of community businesses, museums, restaurants, and facilities per year.
Please see our website pages for currently offered free special events (https://continue.utah.edu/osher/special-events) and special events with fees (https://continue.utah.edu/osher/class/osher_173_osher_special_events_with_fees) as well as our extensive archive catalogs of past events (https://utah.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000HTiGYkU178I/Osher-Catalog-Archive) and weekly emails (https://continue.utah.edu/osher/news) to understand our programming needs.
This is a temporary position with an anticipated duration of July 16, 2026 to December 15, 2026 determined by business needs; specific start and end dates may vary accordingly.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Program Specialists, II
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).
Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
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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.
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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.
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