Project Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide support to the project management function across disciplines such as construction, engineering, and operations. You will review proposals, ensure adherence to contract language, coordinate agreements, and track amendments.

The role includes scheduling, earned value management, budget review, and scope change analysis. You will communicate issues to project managers and stakeholders, monitor timelines, and report progress to

Qualifications

• Six years related experience or equivalency; bachelor's preferred.
• Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in higher education and with grant-funded projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project management across disciplines (construction, engineering, etc.).
• Review proposals and ensure compliance with contract language.
• Coordinate agreements, contracts, and amendments with internal and external partners.
• Assist with scheduling, earned value management, and budget analysis.
• Monitor timelines and report progress to project managers and leadership.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Organization

Team coordination

Grant-funded experience

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Coordinator

Job Summary

Provide support to project management function, regardless of discipline (e.g., Construction, Engineering, Operations, Technical). Review project proposals, ensure projects adhere to contract language, coordinate agreements and contracts within internal and external partners, and issue and track project amendment documentation. Perform technical support including project scheduling and planning, earned value management, budget review/cost analysis, and change of scope impact analysis. Communicate any issues, problems, or additional information to project managers and project stakeholders and recommend solutions. Monitor and evaluate project timeline and activity and report on progress to project managers and leadership. Supports the development and implementation of program(s) and plays an important role in the day-to-day activities of projects. This position is partially funded by grants.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated excellent human relations and customer serviceskills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Previous experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience working on federally funded projects.
• Ability to work with and coordinate among multiple project partners.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software applications.

DISCLAIMER

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 typicallyrequired 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

Six years related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Bachelor's degree in a related area is preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Requisition Number: PRN45656B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Department: 00196 - Health & Kinesiology

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $35,000-$40,000 or hourly equivalent

Close Date: 10/15/2026