University of Utah

Department 00195 - College of Health-Dean Job Summary

The College of Health is a dynamic, interdisciplinary leader in health education dedicated to redefining the human health span by preparing the next generation of proactive, collaborative health professionals across fields such as communication sciences, nutrition, physical therapy, and more. Committed to holistic student success, the College champions a student-centered experience through initiatives like the Center for Student Success, offering academic advising, career coaching, mentoring, and wellness resources that empower students to achieve their educational and professional goals with confidence. With a culture grounded in belonging, respect, and community engagement, the College ensures every student has the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to thrive academically and contribute meaningfully to improving health outcomes locally and beyond.

The Project Coordinator supports the College of Health’s student success and academic initiatives by managing a diverse portfolio of projects that span recruitment, convocation, curriculum support, student experience, and operational efficiency. This role coordinates the planning, execution, and assessment of programs that impact student recruitment, retention, and graduation, working closely with faculty, staff, and campus partners to ensure alignment, effectiveness, and continuous improvement. Through data-informed decision-making, strong collaboration, and hands-on project management, the Coordinator helps ensure that students receive a high-quality, well-supported educational experience from enrollment through completion.

Responsibilities

Tasks for the project person may include:

• Convocation
• Recruitment

o Prospective students

o Open house

o Unit marketing

o Tabling and events

• Student Experience Project

o Course efficiencies (e.g. low enrolled)

o Mandatory course syllabi maintenance

• Curriculum support
• Student success initiatives and special projects

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Skill in examining and refining operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
• Strong evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively summarize and present information.
• Program planning and implementation skills.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of team as well as independently, accept accountability and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential for working with a wide range of campus constituents.
• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to student success such as student retention, persistence, and graduation

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and execution of student success programs and initiatives.
• Administers, oversees, and coordinates the activities of a range of smaller scale operating and support projects, as assigned.
• Gathers facts, researches issues, analyzes potential solutions on matters of efficiency.
• Monitors project status and resource utilization and recommends changes to improve effectiveness.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and other departments, to ensure project alignment and buy-in.
• May provide individual student support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that project implementation meets the needs of individual students.
• Monitor student data dashboards, evaluate program effectiveness, compile reports, and communicate outcomes to the campus community.

Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Project Coordinator, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Project Coordinator, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Project Coordinator, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences 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)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu 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.

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