Manager, Program
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 6, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
02/01/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37607B
Job Title
Manager, Program
Working Title
Manager, Program
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
Variable but generally 4 hrs. daily M-F
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
01499 - 2nd Language Teach & Res Ctr
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
31600 to 58400 (based on 1.00 FTE)
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The Second Language Teaching and Research Center (L2TReC) supports research on Second Language (L2) Acquisition and works with L2 teachers at all levels of instruction. L2TReC serves as the administrative hub for the Utah Bridge Program team. L2TReC is seeking a .5 Program Manager to serve as Bridge Program Spanish Coordinator with a start date of June 1, 2024. The Coordinator will work as team members under the direction of the Bridge Program Manager. Coordinators work across languages as needed in order to support program implementation, including conducting regular high school site instructional coaching visits, coordinating team meetings and curriculum revision, and designing professional learning for high school and university instructors. L2TReC is open to coordination with the Department of Languages and Cultures to create a combined full time position (e.g., .5FTE Coordinator and .5FTE Spanish adjunct faculty teaching Bridge Program courses), which involves a separate application and interview.
Responsibilities
2. Develops and implements unit specific financial goals and performs strategic and tactical planning for the program by establishing short and long range objectives.
3. Prepares or assists in preparing grant proposals, audit reports, protocols, publications and articles.
4. Assesses related training needs and coordinates training programs to meet those needs.
5. Develops and implements department or program specific policies and procedures.
6. Serves as department representative in addressing issues and questions related to the programs, which may include representing the department on various committees.
7. Stays abreast of legal or other related changes impacting the program and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance.
8. May develop systems and maintain records to support and advance the program.
9. May supervise subordinate staff.
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), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
The ideal candidates will have a Master's or higher degree in the field of
education and prior instruction or involvement in the State of Utah Bridge
Program. Other preferences include teaching certification; advanced
proficiency in Spanish; demonstrated familiarity with K-16 second language
curriculum development and program articulation; demonstrated familiarity
with state level language policy development and implementation;
experience developing and managing ongoing professional development
projects; experience conducting fidelity studies and curricular evaluation in
K-12 classrooms; and experience managing proficiency assessment in K-12
contexts.
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
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
02/01/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37607B
Job Title
Manager, Program
Working Title
Manager, Program
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
Variable but generally 4 hrs. daily M-F
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
01499 - 2nd Language Teach & Res Ctr
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
31600 to 58400 (based on 1.00 FTE)
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The Second Language Teaching and Research Center (L2TReC) supports research on Second Language (L2) Acquisition and works with L2 teachers at all levels of instruction. L2TReC serves as the administrative hub for the Utah Bridge Program team. L2TReC is seeking a .5 Program Manager to serve as Bridge Program Spanish Coordinator with a start date of June 1, 2024. The Coordinator will work as team members under the direction of the Bridge Program Manager. Coordinators work across languages as needed in order to support program implementation, including conducting regular high school site instructional coaching visits, coordinating team meetings and curriculum revision, and designing professional learning for high school and university instructors. L2TReC is open to coordination with the Department of Languages and Cultures to create a combined full time position (e.g., .5FTE Coordinator and .5FTE Spanish adjunct faculty teaching Bridge Program courses), which involves a separate application and interview.
Responsibilities
- Attend regular team meetings and collaborate with the state Bridge team, including Bridge director, and L2TReC Director to support the grades10-12 program.
- Collaborate, communicate, and attend meetings between Bridge and state DLI teams.
- Facilitate and lead university curriculum development teams ensuring input from state universities.
- Communicate with diverse stakeholders (e.g. print and email, parent nights).
- Contribute to and lead state professional development, (e.g. Summer Bridge Institute and fall and spring PD workshops).
- Conduct regular classroom visits; communicate with and support high school and university co-instructors; provide regular updates to state team on visits.
- Organizes, directs and controls all aspects of a site, project or program within an academic, research or administrative unit.
2. Develops and implements unit specific financial goals and performs strategic and tactical planning for the program by establishing short and long range objectives.
3. Prepares or assists in preparing grant proposals, audit reports, protocols, publications and articles.
4. Assesses related training needs and coordinates training programs to meet those needs.
5. Develops and implements department or program specific policies and procedures.
6. Serves as department representative in addressing issues and questions related to the programs, which may include representing the department on various committees.
7. Stays abreast of legal or other related changes impacting the program and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance.
8. May develop systems and maintain records to support and advance the program.
9. May supervise subordinate staff.
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), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
The ideal candidates will have a Master's or higher degree in the field of
education and prior instruction or involvement in the State of Utah Bridge
Program. Other preferences include teaching certification; advanced
proficiency in Spanish; demonstrated familiarity with K-16 second language
curriculum development and program articulation; demonstrated familiarity
with state level language policy development and implementation;
experience developing and managing ongoing professional development
projects; experience conducting fidelity studies and curricular evaluation in
K-12 classrooms; and experience managing proficiency assessment in K-12
contexts.
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
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of related work experience do you have:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
- Do you have a teaching certificate?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a Master's degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
- What is your Spanish speaking level of fluency.
(Open Ended Question) - What is your level of written Spanish fluency.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
