Job Information
University of Utah Student Program Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/12/2024
Requisition Number PRN38843B
Job Title Student Program Manager
Working Title Student Program Manager
Job Grade D
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
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00012 - Honors Program
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $55,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Honors College at the University of Utah is seeking a program manager to assist with upper-division learning communities. Upper division learning communities focus on supporting students in completing their honors capstone/thesis through a variety of events and services, including peer support. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and organizational skill to the organizing and provision of these events and services. S/he/they enjoy working in a team atmosphere, understand how to promote and support undergraduate research, creative, and scholarly work, and appreciate the opportunity to innovate and respond to changing needs and circumstances.
Responsibilities
Oversight and supervision of peer support program for thesis/degree completion. 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 and capabilities. Skill at recruiting and retaining student peer leaders to staff the degree support system.
Organize, promote/market, and implement events.
Create and maintain strong positive partnerships with units across campus.
Translate college-level objectives into tangible individual student outcomes.
Understand and communicate diverse departmental requirements, and provide excellent advice and direction tuned to students’ needs.
Maintain fluency with undergraduate research/standard practices across multiple disciplines.
Communicate and work effectively with faculty in and outside the Honors college.
Assist students in identifying thesis completion process steps, and connecting thesis to post-college aspirations and current coursework.
Assist with Honors academic advising during peak times.
Other duties as required.
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.
This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Preferences
Previous experience in an advising, counseling or teaching environment is 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 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/
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