Prog Specialist, Workforce Dev

Details

Open Date 10/20/2026

Requisition Number PRN
46544B

Job Title Program Specialists

Working Title Prog Specialist, Workforce Dev

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing

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

Day, with some events on evenings/weekends

VP Area U of U Health
- Academics

Department 00212 - Ctr Clin & Translational Sc.

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $60,000 - $70,000

Close Date 12/15/2026

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

Program Specialist, CTSI Workforce Development Initiatives
The Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is seeking a collaborative, organized, and innovative Program Specialist to support the development of the next generation of clinical researchers and healthcare innovators through the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation ( MSCI ) program, the
** Boosting Engagement through Experiences in Science ( BEES )
** program, and related workforce development initiatives.

This position coordinates the day-to-day operations of these educational programs and serves as a key resource for students, faculty, and program participants. The Program Specialist works closely with faculty directors to support program administration, student engagement, outreach efforts, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in higher education, supporting student success, coordinating complex programs, and contributing to the development of the next generation of clinical researchers and healthcare innovators.

The Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute supports researchers, trainees, clinicians, and community partners in advancing discoveries that improve health. Through innovative training, research support services, and collaborative partnerships, the CTSI helps accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world impact.

This position offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of education, research, innovation, and workforce development. You’ll help support:

• Graduate students and faculty pursuing education in clinical and translational research through the MSCI program.

• High-school students participating in the BEES program.

• Faculty leaders dedicated to developing the next generation of scientists, clinicians, and research professionals.

• CTSI initiatives that accelerate discoveries from research into improved health outcomes.

Your work will directly contribute to preparing future researchers and innovators to address complex health challenges and advance scientific discovery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate day-to-day Program operations for the MSCI and BEES programs and other CTSI workforce development activities.

• Serve as a primary resource for students and faculty regarding Program requirements, course offerings, policies, procedures, and deadlines.

• Support Program students and participants by providing guidance, information, and referrals as appropriate.

• Coordinate Program meetings, events, communications, and activities involving faculty, students, staff, and community partners.

• Maintain MSCI and BEES program records and tracking systems for participant outcomes, alumni engagement, and program accomplishments.

• Generate MSCI student progress reports as requested by the faculty directors to support student progress and retention.

• Assist with outreach, recruitment, and marketing efforts to promote workforce development offerings.

• Support Program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts by collecting and tracking participant feedback and action items.

• Collaborate with faculty directors to prepare annual progress reports, institutional graduate program reviews, and other Program documentation.

• Assist faculty directors with Program budgeting, expenditure tracking, and coordination of contracts and service agreements.

• Monitor relevant University and NIH policies and help ensure Program compliance.

• 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).

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

Program Specialists, II: Requires a…