PS Academic Program Manager

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah's Academic and Professional Programs in Continuing Education seeks an innovative Program Specialist for AI and Emerging Technologies to expand the University’s portfolio of applied education for adult learners, campus partners, and organizations across Utah.

Reporting to the Senior Director of APP, this role designs, develops, and delivers practical, accessible AI learning experiences that help professionals apply emerging AI technologies responsibly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments with employers and campus partners to identify emerging workforce needs and translate those needs into new educational offerings.
• Design and teach AI workshops, courses and customized training in online, hybrid, and in-person formats.
• Deliver applied instruction in topics such as generative AI, prompt engineering, AI literacy, responsible AI use, workflow automation, and emerging workplace applications.
• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve AI curriculum using learner, employer, and market feedback to ensure programs remain relevant and scalable.
• Expand the AI at Work Micro-credential and develop new offerings aligned with workforce needs in areas such as healthcare, leadership, business, project management, and higher education.
• Partner with University departments, businesses, government agencies, and healthcare organizations to assess needs and design customized AI education that advances organizational goals and workforce capability.
• Collaborate across Academic and Professional Programs—including Custom and Private Training—to identify opportunities, expand organizational partnerships, and integrate AI into existing educational offerings.
• Monitor AI technologies, workforce trends, and the competitive landscape to ensure University programming remains relevant, distinctive, ethically grounded, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Job description

Working Title Program Specialist, AI & Emerging Technologies

Career Progression Track E

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with some evening hours as needed

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $75,000-$84,250

Close Date

Close Date 11/24/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Academic and Professional Programs ( APP ) at the University of Utah seeks an innovative and collaborative Program Specialist for AI and Emerging Technologies to expand the University’s portfolio of applied education for adult learners, campus partners, and organizations across Utah.

Reporting to the Senior Director of APP , this position designs, develops, and delivers practical, accessible AI learning experiences that help professionals and organizations apply emerging AI technologies responsibly and effectively. Working across academic and professional offerings, campus partnerships, and custom and private training, this program specialist translates rapidly evolving AI technologies into relevant educational experiences that build institutional capability, support economic and workforce development, and advance the University’s continuing education mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who enjoys designing innovative learning experiences, teaching, collaborating across disciplines, and helping shape the future of AI and emerging technologies education at the University of Utah.

Why Join Academic and Professional Programs in Continuing Education?

Academic and Professional Programs in Continuing Education connects learners with education that advances careers, strengthens organizations, and supports continuing education. As AI continues to transform every industry, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape how the University of Utah prepares professionals, employees, and organizations for the future of work.

We encourage you to apply if you are:

• Curious about emerging technologies and committed to continuous learning.
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable building new programs from concept to launch.
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented across academic and external partners.
• Learner-centered, practical, and committed to making AI and emerging technologies useful and accessible.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting as technologies evolve.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments with employers and campus partners to identify emerging workforce needs and translate those needs into new educational offerings.
• Design and teach AI workshops, courses and customized training in online, hybrid, and in-person formats.
• Deliver applied instruction in topics such as generative AI, prompt engineering, AI literacy, responsible AI use, workflow automation, and emerging workplace applications.
• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve AI curriculum using learner, employer, and market feedback to ensure programs remain relevant and scalable.
• Expand the AI at Work Micro-credential and develop new offerings aligned with workforce needs in areas such as healthcare, leadership, business, project management, and higher education.
• Partner with University departments, businesses, government agencies, and healthcare organizations to assess needs and design customized AI education that advances organizational goals and workforce capability.
• Collaborate across Academic and Professional Programs—including Custom and Private Training—to identify opportunities, expand organizational partnerships, and integrate AI into existing educational offerings.
• Monitor AI technologies, workforce trends, and the competitive landscape to ensure University programming remains relevant, distinctive, ethically grounded, and aligned with institutional priorities.

What You’ll Help Build

During the first one to three years, the Instructor of AI will help:

• Sustain, expand, and continuously refine the AI at Work Micro-credential.
• Develop new applied AI courses and programs in high-demand workforce sectors.
• Grow AI as a signature capability within APP’s Custom Training portfolio.
• Strengthen partnerships across the University and with employers to position Academic and Professional Programs as a trusted resource for practical AI education—for campus, industry, and community partners.

Teaching, Facilitation, Curriculum Design – 50%

Designing and updating courses, delivering courses and workshops, developing instructional materials

Consulting and Custom Training Development – 25%

Needs assessment, organizational consulting, employer engagement

Collaboration, Partnership Development, and Strategic Initiatives – 25%

Working with APP teams, campus departments, program managers, SMEs, strategic planning, representing APP , identifying opportunities

Across all responsibilities:

Maintain expertise in AI technologies, instructional practices, and workforce trends through ongoing research, professional learning, and engagement with emerging tools.

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 typically required

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),