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Details

Open Date
03/05/2026

Requisition Number
PRN44417B

Job Title
Academic Program Manager

Working Title
Program Manager, Opportunity Scholars

Career Progression Track
E

Track Level

FLSA Code
Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Some evenings and weekends required.

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
01420 - Advising (Sch of Business)

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$55,000 - $61,000

Close Date
03/23/2026

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

Job Summary

The Office of Transformative Student Experiences at the David Eccles School of Business seeks a full-time Academic Program Manager for the Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP). OSP supports and enhances the educational experience of first-generation and low-income business students as they progress toward graduation. Grounded in a student-centered philosophy, the program prioritizes students' well-being, academic achievement, and holistic development. Through intentional programming, proactive coaching, strong community connections, and meaningful scholarship support, OSP empowers students to persist, succeed academically, and graduate prepared for leadership and future opportunity.

Reporting to the Director of the Office of Transformative Student Experiences and working closely with the OSP team, the Academic Program Manager plays a critical role in fostering a welcoming, supportive environment that promotes timely degree completion. The position ensures high-quality program design, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement aligned with the Eccles School's strategic priorities and OSP's mission. Responsibilities include overseeing daily program operations; developing workshops and curriculum; managing mentorship initiatives; coordinating monthly events; and serving as the primary point of contact for approximately 100-120 students. The Program Manager provides proactive academic guidance, monitors progress toward graduation, supports scholarship awarding processes, and coordinates individualized interventions in collaboration with campus partners.

To learn more about the Opportunity Scholars Program, visit: https://eccles.utah.edu/programs/undergraduate/opportunity-scholars/

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for a designated cohort of OSP students throughout their college journey, providing proactive guidance, monitoring progress, and supporting retention through graduation.
• Co-develops and implement monthly leadership, mentorship, enrichment, and community building activities.
• Connects students to critical campus resources, including tutoring, financial aid and scholarships, counseling, career coaching, and academic advising.
• Provides day-to-day program administration and operational support.
• Co-leads recruitment efforts and admissions review processes and support outreach to prospective students.
• Tracks and evaluates program outcomes, student engagement, and retention data.
• Assists with administration of OSP budgets and scholarship funds in coordination with Eccles partners.
• Maintains student records and manage program data systems (e.g., Salesforce, NavigateU, Canvas).
• Collaborates with Eccles faculty, academic advisors, career services, and campus partners to strengthen student success initiatives.
• Represents OSP on the Eccles Scholarship Committee and contribute to school-wide retention and student engagement efforts.
• Supports the broader mission, work, and initiatives of the Office of Transformative Student Experiences.
• May be asked to provide student and logistical support to additional cohort-based programs as they are developed.

This job description 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferences

• 2+ years of experience working with undergraduate college students.
• 2+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in collaboration with academic, industry, and community entities.
• Previous experience advising, counseling, or teaching in higher education.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly 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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