What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Program Coordinator position at University of Utah Health Research?
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.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
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:
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 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
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
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 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Salary : $45,000 - $65,000