Student Experiences and Program Manager

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**Open Date** 10/03/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43221B

**Job Title** Manager, Student Services

**Working Title** Student Experiences and Program Manager

**Career Progression Track** E

**Track Level**

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40 Hours

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

**Work Schedule Summary**
The selected candidate would be required to work generally between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm but may be required to attend events on occasional evenings and weekends.

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 02113 - Business Health & Prosperity

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $39,300 - $74,800

**Close Date** 11/14/2025

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)**

**Job Summary**
The Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity advances societal prosperity by integrating value-creating business innovation with health enabling practices.

The Center is housed at the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter, a living-learning community that is home to students and professionals dedicated to a shared vision for the betterment of people and the planet.

The Center leads Prosperity U programming, a transformative student experience focused on improving economic, social, and personal well-being across communities.

Prosperity U hosts many events throughout the academic year including a speaker series, community and social events, book clubs, concert series, service projects, and other activities.

The Student Experiences and Program Manager manages and oversees the planning and recruitment of education and programming functions including (but not limited to) degree programs and student programming and experiences for the Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity at the University of Utah.

This position will manage Prosperity U programming, Prosperity Solutions, and Center Communications.

Acts as a catalyst between departments, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality programming and customer service.

Coordinates intern scheduling and development in partnership with staff advisors to support student development and operational needs.

**Responsibilities**
**Programming**

+ Assist faculty advisor with implementation of on-campus student experiences and programming, including the key Prosperity U initiative.
+ Develop activities, plans, and programming for Prosperity U on-campus activities and programming in conjunction with the faculty advisor.
+ Support recruiting and outreach efforts to promote new and existing programs and degrees to internal and external customers in collaboration with communications interns, administrative staff, and faculty advisor.
+ Serve as a primary resource for Prosperity U members/students and other program participants.
+ Research, plan, and develop programming for summer EPIC programming at the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter.
+ May assist in development and implementation of recruitment strategy and planning for student experiences and programs in collaboration with program leadership.

**Prosperity Solutions**

+ Assist faculty advisor with Prosperity Solutions projects and programming, including taking individual initiative to further Prosperity Solutions initiative.
+ Manage Prosperity U and Prosperity Solutions team of interns and assist with project initiatives and execution of tasks and deliverables.
+ Conduct research or gather information to further outcomes associated with projects.
+ Represent organization to internal and external audiences, particularly as part of Prosperity U and Prosperity Solutions initiative.

**Center Communications**

+ In conjunction with staff and interns, develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy.
+ In conjunction with staff and interns, develop marketing and communication materials from concept to execution including the following channels: social media, printed flyers, website content, newsletters, and annual reports.
+ Develop and ensure a quality check process and review of all communication materials in advance of publication.

**Management of student interns**

+ Lead and coordinate bi-weekly intern meetings.
+ Coordinate intern schedules.
+ Provide direction to interns in the absence of supervisor.
+ Provide feedback to interns, in coordination with supervisors, on a regular basis.

**Other duties as assigned**

**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience.

Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.

Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department.

Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

**Preferences**

**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.
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 ( OEO /AA).

More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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