Details
Open Date 02/24/2026
Requisition Number PRN44366B
Job Title Program Specialists
Working Title Academic Program Coordinator
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, 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
In-office 8am-5pm (some flexibility may be warranted)
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00965 - Occ. Environmental Health
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $45k-$65K BOE
Close Date 04/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Academic Program Coordinator
Will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing tasks for the OEM Program pertaining to the administrative functions of Graduate Medical Education, Occupational Medicine (OM) residency program and Occupational Medicine Residency Clinics in the Division of Occupational Environmental Health; performs all functions with timeliness and accuracy; acts as a catalyst between the OEH division, RMCOEH , and its customers and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care.
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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
Job Responsibilities:
Complete day-to-day operations of the OEH Division Occupational Medicine (OM) Graduate Medical Education ( GME ) Program and provide support for all necessary functions including purchasing, managing budgets, contracts, compliance with ACGME policies and program requirements.
Be an active member of the Division central administration team and provide support for Occupational Medicine Programs, including support of faculty meetings, events and consulting and invoicing processes.
Market to external parties for OM and GME programs.
Support the Residency and OM Directors in the areas of administrative functions, evaluations, credentialing, resident recruitment, program accreditation, and human resources.
Facilitate cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
Other duties as assigned
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.
Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Program Specialists, III : Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience working in an academic setting.
Grounded in mission, values, and people-first principles.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
Proven to deliver results in a complex, compliance-driven environment.
Proven to maintain professionalism during complex and multifaceted issues.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Inquiries or questions can be directed to the hiring manager - Ashly Buhler at ashly.buhler@hsc.utah.edu.
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.
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