Job Information
University of Utah First Ascent Program Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 07/03/2024
Requisition Number PRN39100B
Job Title Academic Program Manager
Working Title First Ascent Program Manager
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
- Monday Through Friday Sam to 5pm. Occasional weekend obligations for events, trips, and etc.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 01420 - Advising (Sch of Business)
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $58,000 - $62,000
Close Date 07/19/2024
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
Position Summary: The First Ascent Scholars program is seeking a full-time Program Manager. This position focuses on wrap-around support for first-generation, low-income, high-achieving college students in the David Eccles School of Business. The First Ascent Program Manager is primarily responsible for the day-to-day student support and student engagement programming. Importantly, this position is critical in students’ social, emotional, and academic success in the First Ascent Program.
Under the supervision of the Belonging Cohort Director, this position will support recruitment, selection, and transition into the Eccles School and the First Ascent Scholars program. The First Ascent Program Manager will coordinate and participate in events and trips, nationally and internationally, and work to ensure scholarships are appropriately administered.
Responsibilities
Oversees all daily program operations and coordinates all program activities of the First Ascent Program.
Assists students with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) by the University of Utah’s established priority deadline and meeting other campus deadlines.
Provides proactive advising and mentorship throughout students’ college careers.
Advises students on program, Eccles, and University-wide policies and processes.
Oversees administration of Canvas and other student-facing systems for the program.
Develop student retention- and community- based engagement activities for FAS students.
Ensures students have the resources they need to be successful in college (e.g. counseling, computers, tutoring, academic advising, career coaching, etc.).
Monitor student academic progress throughout the semester and develop timely interventions, as needed, to promote and encourage timely graduation.
Works closely with the Director of Belonging Cohorts to support and work with the advisory board to ensure student success.
Nurtures collaborative relationships with Eccles Schools and university community members to connect students with opportunities for deep learning and expansion of network.
Coordinates and participates in all student engagement events and trips. Must be able to obtain a passport to travel internationally.
Helps build student pathways throughout undergraduate student offices, resources, events and opportunities in the David Eccles School of Business.
Works with Director of Belonging Cohorts to assess and maintain the program’s quality.
As requested, prepares reports and records on program status and progress.
Participates as an ex-officio member of the First Ascent Scholars Board of Advisors.
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.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus three years of experience in budget, grant and program management or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Develops and implements program ideas into successful academic and research programs; 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
● MEd or Master’s degree in Education, Business, Policy and Public Administration, Communication, or similar.
● 3+ years of experience working with undergraduate students
● 3+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in collaboration with academic, industry, and community entities.
● 3+ years of experience supervising or mentoring students.
● Understanding of how to apply student development theory to programmatic and curricular-focused trainings and events.
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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