Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Develops and administers academic and research programs by designing curriculum, negotiating contracts and program funding, solving related problems and evaluating and redesigning programs. Manages staff, collaborates with departments and faculty to develop course and research programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) plus three years of experience in budget, grant and program management required. Develops and implements program ideas into successful academic and research programs; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It 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.

Essential Functions

1. Plans, develops and establishes new programs and conferences to meet identified needs of educational and research groups.
2. Coordinates academic and research programs, strategic direction, marketing goal achievement and product delivery.
3. Develops and administers unit budget including educational and research funding.
4. Directs and supervises staff by hiring, training, establishing goals and evaluating performance.
5. Assesses the past performance of academic and research programs though program evaluations.
6. May plan and schedule course offerings.
7. May be required to fulfill University or department teaching/research assignments.

Comments

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.