Program Coordinator - Optimal Aging Program

Utah; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a site/program administrator to oversee day-to-day operations, budgets and policy implementation at the Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center in South Salt Lake, UT.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership and accountability, with responsibilities spanning financial planning, contract negotiations, training coordination and program oversight in a non-clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency.
• Two additional years of related experience, or equivalency.
• This is a sedentary position in an office setting with typical office requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees administrative matters regarding the day-to-day operations and procedures of an administrative program.
• Develops and implements unit-specific financial goals and performs strategic and tactical planning for the program by establishing short and long range objectives.
• Forecasts, prepares, or coordinates the preparation of the program budget and monitors expenditures.
• Negotiates terms of contracts and/or service agreements.
• Stays abreast of legal, or other related changes, impacting the program and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance.
• May develop systems and maintain records to support and advance the program.
• Provides independent oversight and decision making for all activities of a specified program.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Office administration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position organizes, directs and controls all aspects of a site, project or program within an administrative unit. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Oversees administrative matters regarding the day-to-day operations and procedures of an administrative program.


• Develops and implements unit-specific financial goals and performs strategic and tactical planning for the program by establishing short and long range objectives.


• Prepares or assists in preparing proposals, audit reports, protocols, publications, and articles.


• Assesses related training needs and coordinates training programs to meet those needs.


• Develops, and implements department or program specific policies and procedures.


• Serves as the department representative in addressing issues and questions related to the programs, which may include representing the department on various committees.


• Forecasts, prepares, or coordinates the preparation of the program budget and monitors expenditures.


• Negotiates terms of contracts and/or service agreements.


• Stays abreast of legal, or other related changes, impacting the program and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance.


• May develop systems and maintain records to support and advance the program.


• Provides independent oversight and decision making for all activities of a specified program.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.


• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.


• Ability to act as a liaison between internal and external constituencies involved in program related activities. Problems arising from these efforts will be addressed by the incumbent who will refer to their manager any issues outside of program policy and procedure guidelines.


• The level of responsibility does not generally extend beyond the parameters of the program except in an advisory capacity.


• Ability to have generalized oversight of more than one program.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency.


• Two additional years of related experience, or equivalency.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] 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.

Requisition Number 85433

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule 8 am - 5 pm

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical

Location Name Kem And Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center

Workplace Set Up On-site

City South Salt Lake

State UT

Department HMH OPC 93J ADULT PHP

Category Administrative Professional

Workplace Set Up On-site