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**Open Date** 05/01/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41787B

**Job Title** Coordinator, Administrative Program

**Working Title** Program Coordinator for Institutional Training Programs

**Job Grade** D

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 20

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

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

**VP Area** President

**Department** 01226 - HCI Research Training Grants

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 31600 to 55000

**Close Date** 08/01/2025

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

Job Summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute is dedicated to training the next generation of cancer researchers. We seek a talented and motivated Project Coordinator to assist with three Institutional training grants: 1) a National Cancer Institute-funded T32 Training Program in cancer biology for PhDseeking graduate students, 2) an American Cancer Society-funded post-baccalaureate training program for recent college graduates interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research and 3) an American Cancer Society-funded Institutional Research Grant that provided pilot project funding for early stage faculty members.

_Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide._

_In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position._

Responsibilities

1. Soliciting and tracking applications for the different training programs.

2. Organizing review panels to evaluate applications.

3. Communication with program awardees.

4. Help awardees engage with the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.

5. Organize program activities, e.g. career development activities/program retreats, for the different training programs.

6. Track trainee/participant outcomes, program evaluation surveys

7. Other duties as assigned.

**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), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) in a related field plus one year directly related experience or equivalency. Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

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.)

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

Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, STEM or education-related field.

**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.

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