Programs Coordinator Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/13/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45926B
Job Title
Coordinator, Administrative Program
Working Title
Coordinator, Administrative Program
Career Progression Track
D
Track Level
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Variable
Work Schedule Summary
M - F 8:30am - 5pm, some nights and weekends
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00793 - Dean's Academic Support
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$31,600 - $55,000
Close Date
08/28/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
08/21/2026
Job Summary
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah is seeking a full-time Administrative Program Coordinator to support the Eccles School. This dynamic role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can lead planning efforts from concept to execution with calm confidence, has strong organizational and prioritization skills, and excels at effective communication.
This role requires a self-starter who can quickly learn new systems and processes, manage multiple priorities, and meet a variety of deadlines. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential. Prior experience with university or campus administrative systems and event planning is a plus. We are looking for someone who contributes to a collaborative environment, effectively communicates, and who brings a positive and professional attitude to the team.
Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to department chairs
• Support facility with room scheduling and meeting support
• Manage and coordinate visits, meetings and conferences for faculty
• Assist with faculty and guest travel arrangements as needed
• Assist with faculty hiring and review processes
• Assist with scheduling academic classes
• Coordinate updates for the academic units' curriculum, website and catalog information
• Provide guidance to faculty regarding school and university policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

This package includes a variety of excellent employee benefits, including health care coverage, retirement plans, and paid leave time as well as other valuable benefits, services, and programs such as tuition reduction. One example is the U's retirement benefits which amount to a 14.2% contribution in addition to your annual salary.
You may view the U's total compensation estimator to calculate the approximate value of your total compensation at www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php.
DISCLAIMER
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 field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are 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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