Academic Program Manager - Teach for Utah

University of Utah

Aug 27

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
People, HR & Administration
Education & Teaching
Salt Lake City

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus three years of experience in budget, grant and program management or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Develops and implements program ideas into successful academic and research programs; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Preferred qualifications: Experience with University of Utah academic tracking, application management, and advising mechanisms and systems, particularly those in science, math and/or engineering departments.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops and establishes new programs and conferences to meet identified needs of educational groups.
Coordinates academic and research programs, contributes to, and implements strategic direction, marketing goals and program outcomes.
May direct and supervise staff by hiring, training, establishing goals and evaluating performance.
Assesses the past performance of academic and research programs though program evaluations.
May plan and schedule course offerings.
Serves as advising liaison with relevant departments.
Ensures compliance with Utah State Board of Education endorsement criteria.
Works with students to meet program milestones.
Manages student funding and awards.
Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Academic Program Manager - Teach for Utah.

What are the standard hours per week for this position?

The standard hours per week for this position are 40 hours.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time.

What is the pay rate range for this position?

The pay rate range for this position is $39,300 to $60,000.

What are the minimum qualifications required for this job?

The minimum qualifications required are a Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus three years of experience in budget, grant and program management or equivalency.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?

Yes, preferred qualifications include experience with University of Utah academic tracking, application management, and advising mechanisms and systems, particularly in science, math, and/or engineering departments.

What is the application deadline for this position?

The position is open until filled, but there is no specific close date.

Is this position located on-campus?

Yes, the position is located on the campus in Salt Lake City, UT.

Does this position require a background check?

Yes, this position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The work environment is typically an office environment, with activities that may require nearly continuous sitting, hearing, listening, and talking.

Does the University of Utah offer benefits for this position?

Yes, the University of Utah offers benefits for this position, including participation in Utah Retirement Systems for eligible new hires.

University of Utah

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10,001+

Employees

1850

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Mission & Purpose

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. The University of Utah became a member of the PAC-12 conference in July 2011. Technology and Commercialization The University of Utah is tops in the country for creating start-up companies from university research, according to a ranking by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). See http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/u-of-utah-no-1-for-startups for more information. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of the “Best States for Business” pointed to “an educated labor force” as a big reason Utah came in at number one. The U supplies many of the employees for companies that keep expanding their operations in Utah, such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Omniture, Oracle, Ebay and many others. http://pac12info.utah.edu/commercialization-of-innovation/ Healthcare University of Utah Health Care recently ranked first in the nation in a prestigious national study. The University Health System Consortium’s 2010 Quality and Accountability Study compared 98 of the nation’s top academic medical centers and ranked them based on core quality measures, patient safety indicators, mortality rates, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction scores