Prog Specialist, Workforce Dev

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah CTSI is seeking a collaborative, organized Program Specialist to support workforce development initiatives including MSCI and BEES programs. This role coordinates day-to-day operations, supports students and faculty, and drives program engagement and reporting.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, able to manage multiple projects, and comfortable working across teams to promote education and mentorship in biomedical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalency with 4 years of related work experience; higher degree may substitute.
• Experience in academic program administration is preferred.
• Familiarity with student services and supporting program participants.
• Knowledge of health science or clinical research environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for MSCI and BEES programs and other CTSI workforce development activities.
• Serve as primary resource for students and faculty on requirements, courses, policies, and deadlines.
• Support students and participants with guidance, information, and referrals.
• Coordinate programs meetings, events, communications, and activities with stakeholders.
• Maintain program records and tracking systems for outcomes and alumni engagement.

Skills

Program administration

Student services

Learning management systems

Graduate education policies

Health science environment

Data tracking & reporting

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Details

Open Date: 10/20/2026

Requisition Number: PRN46544B

Job Title: Program Specialists

Working Title: Prog Specialist, Workforce Dev

Career Progression Track: P00

Track Level: P3 - Career, P2 - Developing

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

Day, with some events on evenings/weekends

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 00212 - Ctr Clin & Translational Sc.

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

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

Close Date: 12/15/2026

Job Summary

Program Specialist, CTSI Workforce Development Initiatives

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 Boosting Engagement 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

• 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 advance 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 work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• 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

• 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

Type: Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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

Additional Information

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.

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.

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