Details

Open Date 06/24/2024

Requisition Number PRN38957B

Job Title Manager, Program

Working Title Engage U 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

• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Some weekends and nights as needed.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 02235 - Undergrad Studies Advocacy Prg

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $58,000/yr

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Representing a high-impact approach to improving student outcomes, Engage U aims to facilitate innovative and holistic pathways to higher education for all students. The Engage U team coordinates targetted programming, performs engagement-centered community outreach, and supports satellite hubs that serve as a first-stop resource referral center to help direct current and prospective students toward the full suite of university services and resources, such as admissions, transfer student success, financial aid, and academic advising. Engage U programming centers around improving access to and demystifying available student support services, and often requires partnership with internal campus partners to provide content area expertise.

The Engage U program manager works closely with other academic and student success units at the University of Utah and with partner institutions like Salt Lake Community College.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the Engage U strategic vision, including facilitation of core programming initiatives, creation of annual programming plans, and expansion of programming into schools and the community at-large.

• Assist Engage U coordinators in planning, developing, and implementing exploration opportunities, including resource fairs, industry visits, parent sessions, community activities, and opportunities to partner with other institutions and departments when relevant.

• Guide programming assessment, which includes developing learning outcomes, measuring impact, and establishing strategies for continuous program improvement.

• Develop familiarity with available college access and university resources and refer current and prospective students to the correct resource in a timely and effective manner.

• Work closely and in partnership with Herriman campus leadership, and staff at other satellite locations, to assist in the implementation of programs that support campus strategic initiatives and action plans.

• Work collaboratively with other university departments and main campus content and service experts to implement targeted strategies to enhance student success services from students’ start to finish.

• This position currently supervises one coordinator, with the possibility for increased supervisory responsibilities as the Engage U program grows.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures.

• Skill in listening to issues, synthesizing information, and reaching sound conclusions.

• Skill in working with and supporting college students and families.

• Skill in setting up and maintaining detailed records.

• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, and resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with supervisors, other department staff, students, and the public.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Physically navigating campus, person-to-person communication (which could include spoken communication, ASL signing, or another kind of communication based on the employee)

Often: Written communication, including use of computers

Seldom: Movement of boxes or other items

The College Access & Community Engagement unit is enthusiastic about working with employees to best suit work environment and physical requirements to individual needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 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

• Computer skills including word processing, presentation, creative, and spreadsheet software experience.

• Familiarity with the University of Utah’s academic processes 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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