Prog Specialist, Workforce Dev

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Utah CTSI is seeking a collaborative Program Specialist, Workforce Development, to support MSCI and BEES and related initiatives. You will coordinate operations, assist with student and faculty needs, and contribute to program growth in education and health research.

The role emphasizes organization, outreach, and cross-team collaboration to prepare future clinical researchers and healthcare innovators.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of related work experience.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for MSCI and BEES programs and CTSI workforce activities.
• Serve as primary resource for students and faculty on requirements, policies, and deadlines.
• Support students with guidance and referrals as appropriate.
• Coordinate program meetings, events, communications, and activities with faculty, students, staff, and partners.
• Maintain MSCI and BEES records for outcomes, engagement, and achievements.
• Generate MSCI progress reports for faculty to support progress and retention.
• Assist with outreach, recruitment, and marketing of workforce offerings.
• Support program evaluation by tracking feedback and action items.
• Collaborate on annual progress reports and program documentation.
• Assist with budgets, expenditures, and contracts.
• Monitor policies to ensure program compliance.

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Prog Specialist, Workforce Dev

Job Summary

Program Specialist, CTSI Workforce DevelopmentInitiatives 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 BoostingEngagement 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.

About the Utah CTSI

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.

Responsibilities

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 advances 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.

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 workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Program Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor's (orequivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years ofdirectly related work experience.

Program Specialists, III: Requires a bachelor's(or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 yearsof directly related work experience.

Preferences

Applicants are asked to describe their experience as it relates to the following areas in a cover letter. Strong candidates will have demonstrated experience in several of these areas.

• Academic program administration
• Student services or student support
• Learning management systems and online education platforms
• Graduate education policies and procedures
• Health science or research environments
• Data tracking, reporting, and analysis
• Event planning and program coordination

We are seeking someone who is:

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Skilled at building productive relationships with broad stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
• Passionate about education, mentorship, and workforce development
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for program improvement
• An effective communicator who can engage students, faculty, and institutional partners

Special Instructions

In the cover letter, describe your experience as it relates to the following areas:

• Academic program administration
• Student services or student support
• Learning management systems and online education platforms
• Graduate education policies and procedures
• Health science or research environments
• Data tracking, reporting, and analysis
• Event planning and program coordination

Requisition Number: PRN46544B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Day, with some events one evenings/weekends

Department: 00212 - Ctr Clin & Translational Sc.

Location: Campus

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

Close Date: 12/15/2026

Open Until Filled: