Manager, Program

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Organizes, directs and controls all aspects of a site, project or program within an academic, research or administrative unit.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees administrative matters regarding the day-to-day operations and procedures of an academic, research or administrative program.
• Develops and implements unit specific financial goals and performs strategic and tactical planning for the program by establishing short and long range objectives.
• Prepares or assists in preparing grant proposals, audit reports, protocols, publications and articles.
• Assesses related training needs and coordinates training programs to meet those needs.
• Develops and implements department or program specific policies and procedures.
• Serves as department representative in addressing issues and questions related to the programs, which may include representing the department on various committees.
• Forecasts, prepares or directs the preparation of the program budget and monitors expenditures. Negotiates terms of contracts and/or service agreements.
• Stays abreast of legal or other related changes impacting the program and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance.
• May develop systems and maintain records to support and advance the program.
• May supervise subordinate staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees