Academic Program Coordinator

Job Details

• Open Date
  : 02/24/2026
• Requisition Number: PRN
  44366B
• 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

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.

• 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.

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).

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.

• 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.

Inquiries or questions can be directed to the hiring manager – Ashly Buhler lerh.edu.

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.

The University of Utah is an Affermative 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…