Details **Open Date** 07/18/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN39274B **Job Title** Coordinator, Administrative Program **Working Title** Administrative Program Coordinator **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** 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; occasional evenings **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 01472 - HSC Acad Aff & Faculty Dev **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $44,000 - $47,500 **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Job Summary** Join our team as a proactive Program Coordinator for the Vice President’s Clinical and Transnational ( VPCAT ) Research Scholars Program at the University of Utah. This unique program supports early-stage faculty in clinical and transnational research through intensive mentorship and resources. We are seeking a candidate with strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate program activities and ensure objectives are met. Key responsibilities include managing curriculum sessions, overseeing the application process, handling program communications, and supporting daily operations. The ideal candidate will work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and contribute to the diversity of viewpoints within our program. **Responsibilities** **Essential Functions:** + Organize and manage twice-monthly curriculum sessions, including scheduling, presenter coordination, and session execution. + Lead the annual VPCAT application process, from preparing materials to scheduling review meetings. + Create and distribute program communications, including monthly newsletters highlighting scholars’ achievements. + Manage daily program operations, including scheduling meetings and maintaining agendas. + Collaborate with program leadership to implement goals and objectives. + Make timely decisions to ensure effective program execution. + Support database management and reporting functions. + Act as liaison with stakeholders and other program entities within the Health Sciences. + Advise staff and stakeholders on program goals and technical issues. + Assist with program inquiries and issues. 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 (or equivalency) in a related field plus one year directly related experience **or** equivalency. 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. **EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience. (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience.)** Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** + Master’s degree. + Familiar with academic and/or research environment. + Service oriented, can handle tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. + Possess advanced writing, analytical, and comprehension skills, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office 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. 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