OCHE Specialist, TRU

University of Utah, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime

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OCHE Specialist, TRU
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Open Date
Requisition Number PRN37641B
Job Title OCHE Specialist, TRU
Working Title Program Specialist - Life Sciences Initiatives
Job Grade F
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
Hybrid: Flexible Schedule, Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
VP Area President
Department 01379 - USHE Comissioner
Location Office of the Commissioner - Downtown SLC
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 59,268.75
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The Program Specialist is instrumental in offering direct support across administrative and program-related responsibilities for Talent Ready Utah. This encompasses coordinating and administering activities tied to K12 workforce development initiatives aligned to growing and supporting the Life Sciences industry cluster.
The Program Specialist will work under the direction of the Director of K12 Initiatives and will be responsible for the implementation of the Utah Bioindustrial Manufacturing Initiative and project plan. Additionally, the Program Specialist will collaborate and coordinate with the Utah STEM Action Center to further project implementation and attain anticipated objectives and deliverables associated with the Bioindustrial Manufacturing Initiative.
This position has one-time funds available; meaning, the employment term for this position is up to July 31, 2025. This salary for the duration of this position is $59,268.75 for a full time (1.00 FTE) employee.
Responsibilities
The Program Specialist will have the following responsibilities:
  • Coordinate project implementation for the Utah Bioindustrial Manufacturing Initiative to drive and attain goals, deliverables, and objectives.
  • Track and report the progress of project implementation to the Director of K12 Initiatives
  • Organize and convene key stakeholders representing industry, education, community partners, and organizations essential to project objectives and deliverables.
  • Convene and establish the Talent Advisory Board comprised of national and local content experts to develop assets supporting education program development.
  • Convene and establish the Bioindustrial Manufacturing Coalition of industry, government, and community leaders to further public and community outreach goals.
  • Represent Talent Ready Utah and K12 Life Science Initiatives at district and state events
  • Coordinate with K12 and Higher Education partners to align educational programs to industry workforce needs.
  • Convene education partners to support the creation of stackable credentialed pathways.
  • Participate in BioMADE convenings.
  • Convene with industry to expand and coordinate industry partnerships and participation
  • Collaborate with Utah STEM Action Center and the Utah Bioindustrial Manufacturing Communication Specialist to:
    • Collect data from project partners, including cost share and expenditures
    • Develop required programmatic reports
    • Conduct site visits with project partners as needed
    • Organize and coordinate logistics supporting educators’ professional learning activities

  • Travel throughout the Wasatch area in addition to minor out-of- area travel
  • Coordinate and balance multiple projects with TRU team
  • Convene and coordinate effective meetings
  • Coordinate, plan and host an event as needed
  • Coordinate and work with marketing agencies and others on the common messaging of programs

Skills:
  • Strong presentation and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills & detail-oriented
  • Comfortable working in teams and independently to fulfill the job function.
  • Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office and related computer software, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word/Excel.
  • Ability to work well with others, specifically industry and education stakeholders
  • Ability to write talking points and messaging
  • Knowledge of or interested in learning best practices in other states as it relates to workforce training programs is preferred
Minimum Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, communications or a closely related field; or equivalent work experience in a related field will be considered (2 years of experience is equivalent to 1 year of education).


Experience
  • 2-4 years of experience in a related field is preferred
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
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.
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