University of Utah
Program Specialist Overview
The Program Specialist at Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus (SURMC) provides comprehensive support for designing and implementing programs that carry out SURMC’s mission and the broader MD Program. The specialist collaborates with the Dean’s Office Faculty Development team to interface with regional faculty, support faculty development initiatives, and maintain an asynchronous platform for accessible training materials. The role also coordinates and implements select student‑facing activities such as virtual learning and student forums. Responsibilities
Provides administrative support for working groups and committees, including scheduling meetings, managing and disseminating documents, communicating with members, and taking minutes. Assists in the creation of materials such as charters, timelines, slide decks, and public‑facing communications to support programs. Assists in the preparation of grant proposals, IRBs, research materials, and outreach publications. Coordinates seminars, workshops, and other events, including logistical and technological arrangements, attendee management, communications, and presentation readiness. Coordinates and administers student examinations and virtual learning sessions. Supports and participates in class‑wide activities or events. Provides regional support for faculty development initiatives across all phases of the MD Program, identifying and communicating needs and facilitating appropriate resources or training. Contributes to faculty development initiatives related to coaching and mentorship. Collaborates on regional campus faculty development initiatives, helping to align local and institutional faculty development goals. Oversees all outgoing communication related to faculty development, including event announcements, newsletters, and updates. Collaborates with staff and faculty leadership across all phases of the curriculum to assist with scheduling, logistics, and communication for key faculty development components for faculty groups (e.g., Learning Community Coaches, Team‑Based Learning (TBL), Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC), etc.) to ensure alignment and successful program outcomes. Works closely with LIC coordinators, directors and clinical site leadership to align faculty development expectations and opportunities for community‑based adjunct faculty. Performs other related duties and takes on special projects as assigned. Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Experience with university platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Drupal, Power BI, Canvas. Familiarity with administration in higher education and/or knowledge of rural or underserved health and/or health care. Demonstrates a high level of project coordination to effectively lead and deliver robust programs and initiatives. Strong organizational skills along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well and effectively with others, specifically those in health sciences, academia, and rural/underserved communities. Strong ability to adapt to day‑to‑day program needs, budgetary advances, and external stakeholders’ needs. Ability to work independently and take initiative to achieve outcomes. Benefits
University staff benefits package includes health care and dental plan options, tuition reduction, UTA pass (Bus, TRAX, & FrontRunner), paid holidays, paid leave time, employer and employee paid retirement, and more. Learn more about the benefits of working for the University of Utah at
benefits.utah.edu . Pay range: $46,000 – $50,000 annually. Location: Other. Open until filled. Close date: 2/19/2026.
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The Program Specialist at Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus (SURMC) provides comprehensive support for designing and implementing programs that carry out SURMC’s mission and the broader MD Program. The specialist collaborates with the Dean’s Office Faculty Development team to interface with regional faculty, support faculty development initiatives, and maintain an asynchronous platform for accessible training materials. The role also coordinates and implements select student‑facing activities such as virtual learning and student forums. Responsibilities
Provides administrative support for working groups and committees, including scheduling meetings, managing and disseminating documents, communicating with members, and taking minutes. Assists in the creation of materials such as charters, timelines, slide decks, and public‑facing communications to support programs. Assists in the preparation of grant proposals, IRBs, research materials, and outreach publications. Coordinates seminars, workshops, and other events, including logistical and technological arrangements, attendee management, communications, and presentation readiness. Coordinates and administers student examinations and virtual learning sessions. Supports and participates in class‑wide activities or events. Provides regional support for faculty development initiatives across all phases of the MD Program, identifying and communicating needs and facilitating appropriate resources or training. Contributes to faculty development initiatives related to coaching and mentorship. Collaborates on regional campus faculty development initiatives, helping to align local and institutional faculty development goals. Oversees all outgoing communication related to faculty development, including event announcements, newsletters, and updates. Collaborates with staff and faculty leadership across all phases of the curriculum to assist with scheduling, logistics, and communication for key faculty development components for faculty groups (e.g., Learning Community Coaches, Team‑Based Learning (TBL), Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC), etc.) to ensure alignment and successful program outcomes. Works closely with LIC coordinators, directors and clinical site leadership to align faculty development expectations and opportunities for community‑based adjunct faculty. Performs other related duties and takes on special projects as assigned. Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Experience with university platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Drupal, Power BI, Canvas. Familiarity with administration in higher education and/or knowledge of rural or underserved health and/or health care. Demonstrates a high level of project coordination to effectively lead and deliver robust programs and initiatives. Strong organizational skills along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well and effectively with others, specifically those in health sciences, academia, and rural/underserved communities. Strong ability to adapt to day‑to‑day program needs, budgetary advances, and external stakeholders’ needs. Ability to work independently and take initiative to achieve outcomes. Benefits
University staff benefits package includes health care and dental plan options, tuition reduction, UTA pass (Bus, TRAX, & FrontRunner), paid holidays, paid leave time, employer and employee paid retirement, and more. Learn more about the benefits of working for the University of Utah at
benefits.utah.edu . Pay range: $46,000 – $50,000 annually. Location: Other. Open until filled. Close date: 2/19/2026.
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