Academic Program Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
05/01/2026
Requisition Number
PRN44896B
Job Title
Academic Program Manager
Working Title
Academic Program Manager
Career Progression Track
E
Track Level
P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F
Hybrid office and remote
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00261 - Otolaryngology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
39300 to 72700
Close Date
07/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
07/31/2026
Job Summary
Develops and administers academic and research programs by designing curriculum, negotiating contracts and program funding, solving related problems and evaluating and redesigning programs. Manages staff, collaborates with departments and faculty to develop course and research programs.
Responsibilities
1. Plans, develops and establishes new programs and conferences to meet identified needs of educational and research groups.
2. Coordinates academic and research programs, strategic direction, marketing goal achievement and product delivery.
3. Develops and administers unit budget including educational and research funding.
4. Directs and supervises staff by hiring, training, establishing goals and evaluating performance.
5. Assesses the past performance of academic and research programs though program evaluations.
6. May plan and schedule course offerings.
7. May be required to fulfill University or department teaching/research assignments.
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 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
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.
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