Biomedical Sciences Experiential Education Specialist

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biomedical Research Education Office (BREO) at University of Utah Health Education seeks a Program Specialist focused on graduate education, program building, and engagement with local and national life science industry partners. The role will develop internship/co‑op opportunities, micro-credentialing, and career pathway seminars in a campus-based setting.

This position requires significant in-person collaboration, including student meetings, industry engagement, and BREO team activities,

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Equivalency Statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• This is a Career‑Level position in the General Professional track.
• Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: III or IV.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement one or more programs for the university that carry out the organization’s mission.
• Set goals for each program.
• Determine benchmarks for successful and effective programs that achieve intended goals.
• Ensure that the programs and services provided reflect the needs and expectations of the community.
• Collect feedback from members, volunteers, and staff to improve future programs/services.
• Responsibilities may include fundraising, budgeting, and community outreach for assigned program(s).
• May manage special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community.
• Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Open Date: 11/03/2026

Requisition Number: PRN46669B

Job Title: Program Specialists

Working Title: Biomedical Sciences Experiential Education Specialist

Career Progression Track: P00

Track Level: P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career

FLSA Code: Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Shift: Day

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 02146 - Training Programs

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $56,367 - $80,000

Close Date: 02/03/2027

Job Summary

The Biomedical Research Education Office ( BREO ) team in the Health Sciences Research Office seeks a Program Specialist with an interest in graduate education, program building, and engagement with local and national life science industry partners. This position will be integrated into a team of graduate education professionals focused on four domains – graduate education, institutional training grants & fellowships, student development, and community & culture. The Biomedical Research Education Office ( BREO ) is a hub for graduate and postdoctoral training in the health sciences at the U of Utah. This position will focus on the career discernment and professional development of trainees, developing a portfolio of programs and resources to complement students ongoing scientific training. This will include experiential education opportunities (e.g., internships and co‑op), institutional wayfinding, organizing micro‑credential and certificate program development, and career pathway seminars.

This position has a significant in person expectation including but not limited to student meetings, industry engagement, BREO team meetings, town halls, and local conferences.

This person will be expected to perform all essential functions outlined below under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a robust database of local and national internship and co‑op training opportunities specific to graduate and postdoctoral trainees in the biomedical sciences.
• In collaboration with institutional partners develop standard operating procedures for all graduate students in the biomedical sciences to engage in experiential education opportunities. Work closely with trainees, faculty, and industry partners to manage logistical and/or policy issues
• In collaboration with local and national partners build graduate student specific programming to support the University of Utah Durable Skills Framework.
• Facilitate the creation and management of micro‑credential courses that support trainee technical skill development, career discernment, and professional development.
• Organize and manage large scale events including, but not limited to, career/internship fairs, “Day in the Life” Seminars, internship poster sessions.
• Support BREO Director in the development of new certificate and/or graduate degree programs.
• Cross‑train within BREO to understand and support PhD program management, training grants, and fellowships
• Issues encountered in this position will be complex and involve analysis, evaluation and interpretation. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences requiring innovation and creativity.

Program Specialists, III

Design and implement one or more programs for the university that carry out the organization’s mission. Set goals for each program. Determine benchmarks for successful and effective programs that achieve intended goals. Ensure that the programs and services provided reflect the needs and expectations of the community. Collect feedback from members, volunteers, and staff to improve future programs/services. Responsibilities may include fundraising, budgeting, and community outreach for assigned program(s). May manage special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Career‑Level position in the General Professional track.

Program Specialists, IV

Design and implement one or more programs for the university that carry out the organization’s mission. Set goals for each program. Determine benchmarks for successful and effective programs that achieve intended goals. Ensure that the programs and services provided reflect the needs and expectations of the community. Collect feedback from members, volunteers, and staff to improve future programs/services. Responsibilities may include fundraising, budgeting, and community outreach for assigned program(s). May manage special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

This is an Advanced‑Level position in the General Professional track.

Minimum Qualifications

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, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Program Specialists, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a respectful and caring manner
• Previous professional experience in a college/university settings
• Experience implementing ideas into successful academic and/or research programs
• Experience with life sciences industry or science policy
• Masters or Doctoral level training not required, but encouraged

Additional Information

Type: Benefited Staff

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