Job Description

Details



Open Date

11/03/2025



Requisition Number

PRN43479B



Job Title

Program Specialists



Working Title

Program Specialist I, OACC



Career Progression Track

P00



Track Level

P1 - Entry Level Pro



FLSA Code

Professional



Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No



Standard Hours per Week

40



Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time



Shift

Day



Work Schedule Summary



Monday - Friday, business hours. This position is located at 27 S Mario Capecchi Dr.Salt Lake City, UT 84113. Option for hybrid work arrangements may be available.



VP Area

U of U Health - Academics



Department

01474 - SOM Ofc of Acad Culture&Comm



Location

Campus



City

Salt Lake City, UT



Type of Recruitment

External Posting



Pay Rate Range

$42,000 - 44,000/annually



Close Date

01/03/2026



Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)



Job Summary



The

Office of Academic Culture and Community

in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah is seeking a Program Specialist who will oversee a variety of programs and activities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized person who is interested in the planning and execution of events and activities in service of our mission: to create a welcoming and respectful environment in academic medicine for people from all backgrounds, actively recruit and fully foster the development of a work force that reflects our communities.



The Program Specialist will be responsible for coordinating a range of office duties. Coordinating, organizing, and tracking all current and future programming activities for medical and pre-medical students. The Program Specialist will lead in creating, developing, and implementing community outreach programs and services to improve and maintain relationships between the office and the community.



Our generous

University staff benefits package

includes but is not limited to:

healthcare and dental plan options, tuition reduction, UTA pass (Bus & FrontRunner), paid holidays, paid leave time, employer and employee paid retirement, and more!



Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah:



benefits.utah.edu



The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.



Responsibilities



Program Specialists, I



Design and implement one or more programs for the university that carry out the organization's mission. Set goals for each program. Determine benchmarks for successful and effective programs that achieve intended goals. Ensure that the programs and services provided reflect the needs and expectations of the community. Collect feedback from members, volunteers, and staff to improve future programs/services. Responsibilities may include fundraising, budgeting, and community outreach for assigned program(s). May manage special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.



Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.



This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code:

P23711

Grade:

P13



1. Oversees administrative matters regarding the day-to-day operations and procedures of an administrative program.



2. Develops and implements program goals and objectives.



3. Co-lead and/or support medical student programs and pre-med programs.



4. To lead the execution, analysis, planning, and evaluation of community event efforts; build strategic relationships within the community; and conduct a variety of outreach activities.



5. Helps plan and organize events, programs, and community observances throughout the year.



6. Provides support with community and tribal activities including outreach visits, and engagement with partners, which may include travel to regional communities.



7. Monitors program quality and effectiveness, prepares reports and shares findings with team members and the academic community.



8. Coordinate all logistical and scheduling aspects of programs including scheduling appointments, room reservations, catering, ordering supplies for activities, and technology setup.



9. Participating in program meetings, transcribing minutes, responding to phone calls, and email correspondence, including OACC email account. Distribute minutes to OACC staff.



10. Support various administrative tasks essential to efficient operations: purchasing and inventory, process payment requests, travel reimbursements, campus orders, and purchase orders as necessary. Track expenses and ensure all supporting financial documents are accurately completed, including financial reports. Enters information into the FMS financial database in a timely manner.



11. Coordinate and support multiple programs that occur simultaneously and have strict deadlines and being available to make informed, on the spot decisions to ensure activities are executed effectively and efficiently.



12. Provides support with development of marketing efforts and content for outreach communication and OACC newsletter; supporting social media efforts; creating marketing material; and promoting in a timely manner to community and University partners.



13. Coordinate arrangements for visiting faculty or invited speakers including travel, hotel, meeting space, honorariums, and schedule.



14. In coordination with program leadership, prepare, collect, distribute, and summarize surveys and other data to maintain accurate and up to date program records.



15. Provide administrative support to other coordinators, program manager, director, and deans.



16. Manage, order, and ensure supplies for the community lounge are consistently stocked and kept up to date.



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

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).



Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Program Specialists, I:

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.



Preferences



1. Highly effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills.



2. Demonstrated experience in event planning, logistics management, and execution.



3. Experience using software/platforms including Zoom, Canvas, PeopleSoft, Qualtrics, Adobe, Microsoft Suites, Google Workspace, social media (Facebook, Instagram), Drupal for website support.



4. The Program Specialist should be able to work independently and possess strong communication, coordination, and detail-oriented organizational skills.



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 from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.



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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