Program Manager - Sigma Chi

Details

Open Date 06/03/2026

Requisition Number PRN45246B

Job Title Manager, Program

Working Title Program Manager - Sigma Chi

Career Progression Track D

Track Level

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday thru Friday – 8:30 am to 5 pm, with nights and weekends. Depending on the location of applicant this position could be fully remote or hybrid.

VP Area President

Department 01146 - Huntsman Cancer Foundation

Location Other

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 50000 to 60000

Close Date 06/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 06/30/2026

Job Summary

Opportunity to work with Huntsman Cancer Foundation ( HCF ) as a Sigma Chi program manager. HCF has been the Sigma Chi Fraternity’s preferred collegiate philanthropic partner since 2005. Each year the Sigma Chi International Fraternity raises over $5 Million for HCF through events and campaigns across college campuses throughout North America. The successful candidate will be able to cultivate relationships throughout Sigma Chi and act as a professional representative of HCF at Sigma Chi events and meetings, as well as fundraising events and donor meetings.

This position will require up to 50% travel, and cultivate and steward up to 250 Sigma Chi chapters. This candidate will possess public relations/communications, marketing skills, and content creation experience. A successful candidate will have great time management and flexibility to be productive both in the office and while traveling. This position can be open to hybrid or remote depending on the location of the applicant.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compelling presentations and represent the Foundation at conferences, workshops, and chapter events

• Monitor and respond promptly to donors’ and fundraisers’ phone calls and emails.

• Keep accurate and organized records.

• Assist with managing and mentoring up to 120 chapters through in-person and virtual meetings.

• Manage and strategically grow a $1-3M fundraising portfolio across assigned chapters

• Encourage participation, increase fundraising commitment, and communicate the mission of HCI / HCF .

• Partner with chapter leadership to implement scalable fundraising campaigns that increase participation and overall revenue

• Strengthen donor retention through timely follow up, recognition strategies, impact reporting, and personalized outreach

• Assist in the planning of HCF’s involvement at Sigma Chi’s annual leadership conferences/workshop.

• Organize and conduct tours of Huntsman Cancer Institute to connect donors and fundraisers directly to mission impact

• Prepare correspondence to Sigma Chi leadership and fundraisers.

• Analyze fundraising performance data to identify growth opportunities and proactively address gaps

• Work some nights and weekend hours during various events and travel.

Additional responsibilities but not limited to this salaried position would include projects to be fulfilled outside the 8:30-5 standard M-F hours.

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 field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 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

HCF Qualifications

• Demonstrated strength in relationship management and donor stewardship

• Strong public speaking, communications, and marketing capabilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Outlook, CRM systems, and Google platforms

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

• Ability to work effectively in both remote and travel-based environments

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

• Self-management, team orientated, must be able to work remotely while traveling.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree

• Understand the culture of Greek systems on college campuses, specifically Sigma Chi

• Experience with fundraising, event planning, and marketing

• Meticulous attention to detail, excellence written and verbal skill

• Proficient in CRM systems (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/ NXT ), Microsoft programs (Adobe, Outlook). Independent Troubleshooting, Cross-Platform Adaptability, Digital Literacy

• Comfortable working across teams and supporting collaborative development goals

• Strategic mindset with strong execution and attention to detail

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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