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**Open Date** 03/18/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41449B

**Job Title** Student Program Manager

**Working Title** Student Program Manager

**Job Grade** D

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00012 - Honors Program

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $55,000 - $58,650

**Close Date** 06/18/2025

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

Job Summary

The Honors College Program Manager works closely with the Assistant Dean on all aspects of Honors recruitment, admissions, housing, and Dean’s office special projects. This role involves direct engagement with prospective students, families, high school counselors, and campus stakeholders to highlight the academic and co-curricular opportunities at the**University of Utah Honors College**. The Program Manager will work closely with the Office of Admissions, Housing & Residential Education ( HRE ), and other campus partners.

Responsibilities

The Honors College at the University of Utah is looking for a dedicated and motivated professional to join the Dean’s office staff. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Works to recruit students through various application pathways, including Freshman, Transfer, First-Year Pathway (current U students), and Upper-Division Pathway (current U students).

2. Support the Assistant Dean by managing or coordinating various admissions-related operations and services. Examples include presenting at Honors tours, meeting with prospective students, reviewing applications and scholarships, and communicating with applicants through in-person meetings, email, and phone.

3. Engage effectively with prospective students and their families both in-person and virtually. Develop a strong understanding of Honors and University requirements to help students understand how Honors will fit into their academic plans, working alongside academic advisors as needed.

4. Represent the Honors College at recruitment events and open houses, including weekend and evening events such as Discover the U, Choose the U, and Merit Scholarship Receptions.

5. Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors, teachers, community college advisors, and University staff.

6. Help admitted students understand the matriculation process. Work with the advising team and Utah Bound Orientation staff to ensure a smooth transition into Honors and the University.

7. Work with the Assistant Dean to raise awareness of and increase applications for the newly established Honors Pathways for current University of Utah students.

8. Responsible for annual updates of Honors admissions and housing webpages & applications. Collaborates with partners to update and create marketing materials each year.

9. Regularly communicates with the HRE occupancy team to facilitate student applications and placements in Honors Housing, including the Katharine Garff Honors Tower at Kahlert Village, Honors at Sage Point, the Marriott Honors Community, and Officers Circle Houses.

10. Will work with Honors leadership on the Spring 2026 roll out and long-term coordination of honors contracts. Assist with implementing other recommendations from the**Advancing Honors Project**.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Previous experience in an advising, counseling or teaching environment is preferred.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:

+ Knowledge and understanding of honors education.

+ Knowledge of recruitment, student services, and/or academic advising.

+ Ability to present effectively to small and large groups and to work productively with a wide range of stakeholders.

+ Ability to gather data, analyze information, and prepare and present reports.

+ Experience with, or ability learn, CRM platforms such as Slate and StarRez.

+ Master’s degree and two years of experience preferred.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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 Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.

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 patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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