Manager, Program

University of Utah, United States

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Open Date 06/27/2022
Requisition Number PRN31190B
Job Title Manager, Program
Working Title Regional Coordinator (Granite, Jordan, Canyons)
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
M-F 8-5. Some weekends and nights.
VP Area President
Department 02229 - K-12 Outreach & Engagement
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $47,000-53,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Areas of Supervision:
School Districts: Granite, Jordan, Canyons
High Schools: Olympus, Skyline, Cottonwood, Cyprus, Granger, Hunter, Kearns, Taylorsville, West Jordan, Hillcrest, Copper Hills.
Program Description:
Too many Utah high school students are not going on to college. Though college is accessible to everyone in Utah—the majority of the public colleges and universities in the state are open-access, meaning anyone can attend—many high school students don’t think college is possible for them. And even if they do, many have no idea where to even start. These problems are often especially true for those with significant barriers to college entry, such as students who are low-income, first-generation, or historically underrepresented in higher education.
This program is an expansion of the Utah College Advising Corps, a University of Utah program that, for over 10 years, has successfully helped students navigate the process of getting into college. This program seeks to get more students to attend—and graduate from—college, especially those who likely would not have otherwise attended, this expanded college access adviser program will:
• Increase college enrollment
• Increase college graduation
• Change the course of intergenerational poverty
Position Overview:
This position will be responsible for supervising the work of 10-15 college access advisers. Ensuring that program goals are met and program parameters are followed. Supervision will require both in person visits to the school and frequent virtual visits with advisers and staff. In addition, this position will work to coordinate college access programs both at supervised high schools as well as at the assigned nearby higher education institutions.
Additional information:
- This is a remote work position that will require significant amount of travel within the state. Mileage reimbursement will be calculated from the employee’s home address or the nearest supervisory high school depending on location.
- Applicant must have reliable transportation and access to home workspace with a reliable internet connection.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Supervision
• Assist each adviser in the development of site-specific plans
• Visit advisers in their high schools and service areas to troubleshoot concerns and offer advice and counsel.
• Assess advisers’ effectiveness and encourage professional development
•Plan and implement two adviser trainings throughout the year.
•Schedule frequent adviser in-service trainings during weekly team meetings
• Monitor data and goals
• Provide effective supervision, coaching, and leadership for advisers
• Communicate regularly with advisers, visit advisers in their service communities, and implement additional methods for assuring advisers remain engaged with students and communities they serve and work towards the goals of the program.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring strategies for the advisers
• When necessary, this role will work with students and fulfill the role of the college adviser if a vacancy occurs.
Program Management
• Provide effective day-to-day management and administration of the program.
• Ensuring that the program aligns with state-wide programmatic goals.
Evaluation, Assessment, & Development
• Assist implementation of the selected data collection platform of the college access program within the 10-15 service schools in the service area
• Ensure advisers track their service using this online case management system and generate reports on adviser service activities
• Assist the Program Director with evaluating the performance of advisers assigned to the high schools by doing site visits on a regular basis. Formal review of performance and site issues will be reviewed by the Program Director with input being provided by the Regional Coordinator.
• Assist the Program Director in assessing the performance of the 10-15 advisers in the service area to assure program goals are being met.
Partnerships
• Work closely with the staff at the partner school to disburse accurate and current admission, financial aid, and other relevant information to the entire program.
• Manage relationships with 10 -15 partner high schools.
• Help sustain relationships, communication, and collaboration between and among the higher education institutions, program staff, and partner high schools
• Work with school partners’ site supervisors and administrators to resolve issues that arise along with Program Director’s assistance
• Initiate regular contact with high school guidance counselors and administrators in support of the program
• Routinely seek feedback from guidance counselors regarding program activities
• Initiate and facilitate meetings to provide regular opportunities for high school guidance counselors and administrators to discuss and review the program
• Anticipate concerns whenever possible and addresses them appropriately when they arise
• Help facilitate relationships with other college access programs in the service area for the purpose of increasing collaboration opportunities
Liaison
• Participate in regular program calls, meetings, and training.
• Provide information and reports to the program as requested
• Work to coordinate and disseminate marketing materials for the program in the service area.
This job entails working with underage youth and as such you will be required to complete and pass the following:
• Criminal background check
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. 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
Preferences:
• Experience working with K-12 schools
• Experience working with institutions of higher education
• Experience working with college access programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of first-generation college student success and persistence research, and the ability to apply research to specific student populations
• Experience building effective working relationships and open communication with staff and partners.
• Evidence of successful work with a diverse range of students, including populations typically underrepresented in higher education (e.g. students of color, first-generation college students, LGBTQ students, students with disabilities, students from lower SES backgrounds, and undocumented students).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to diverse audiences.
• Skills in decision making that allow for quick, informed, and appropriate decisions
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment with a professional, positive attitude, embracing change and adapting to program needs.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description, including travel to the school sites.
Preferences
• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, social work, counseling, or other related areas.
• Experience in managing professional and student staff, developing and measuring program outcomes, managing program budgets, and developing and implementing program vision/direction.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.
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.

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

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
    • Optional Documents
  • 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

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