About this opportunity
University of Utah lists this Operations Program Managers opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Announcement
Details
Open Date
09/10/2026
Requisition Number
PRN46186B
Job Title
Operations Program Managers
Working Title
Faculty Affairs Program Manager
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P2 - Developing
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 schedule with a minimum of 3 days in office
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00224 - Internal Medicine Admin
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
to DOE
Close Date
11/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Faculty Affairs Program Manager coordinates faculty affairs operations for the Department of Internal Medicine, one of the largest departments within University of Utah Health. Supporting approximately 500 faculty members across 12 divisions, this position manages faculty lifecycle activities, including appointments, reappointments, track changes, onboarding coordination, faculty review processes, and maintenance of official faculty records.
Working collaboratively with other Faculty Affairs team members, this position provides operational support across the full faculty lifecycle and serves as a shared resource for faculty recruitment, appointments, reviews, promotions, and faculty data management.
Serving as a key liaison for faculty, department leadership, Faculty Administration, Human Resources, the University of Utah Medical Group (UUMG), and other institutional partners, the Program Manager ensures compliance with University and School of Medicine policies and procedures, supports faculty processes, maintains accurate records, and provides guidance on faculty affairs matters.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Operations Program Manager, II
Working Title: Faculty Affairs Program Manager In partnership with the Faculty Affairs team, coordinate faculty administration processes for 12 divisions within the Department of Internal Medicine, sharing responsibility for faculty lifecycle activities and providing cross-coverage across functional faculty areas, including but not limited to:
Coordinate faculty recruitment and appointment activities, track changes, and appointment actions for Volunteer Adjunct, Adjunct, Clinical, Research, Tenure, Visiting, and Lecturer-track faculty. Provide support throughout the faculty hiring process, including recruitment, candidate processing, appointment preparation, and onboarding coordination.
Prepare required documentation, Chair letters, faculty appointment files, and electronic voting materials.
Coordinate emeritus faculty requests in accordance with University and School of Medicine guidelines.
Serve as departmental liaison to Faculty Administration, Human Resources, Mission Based Management and other University partners regarding faculty onboarding, credentialing, and enrollment activities; monitor process status and communicate updates to faculty, divisions, and leadership.
Coordinate and support faculty review, promotion and tenure processes, including Tenure Faculty Review (TFR), and Retention, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) activities, ensuring compliance with departmental and institutional timelines and requirements.
Manage annual reappointment processes for a large faculty population.
Maintain official faculty records and ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with institutional requirements.
Advise faculty, administrators, and leadership on faculty affairs policies, procedures, and timelines.
Prepare reports, queries, and faculty metrics, and data requests; communicate Faculty Affairs updates and policy changes. Analyze faculty workforce data and provide information to department leadership to support planning, compliance, and decision-making.
Coordinate and maintain faculty affairs records, databases, and reporting systems to ensure data integrity and compliance with University and School of Medicine requirements.
Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives, documentation development, cross-training activities, and other duties as assigned. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to promote consistency, efficiency, and continuity across Faculty Affairs functions.
Collaborate with Faculty Affairs team members to distribute workload, provide operational backup coverage, and ensure continuity of faculty services across recruitment, appointments, reviews, promotions, and record management functions.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P23332
Grade: P16
Expected Pay Range: $40,815 to $84,252.00, DOE
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:
Operations Program Manager, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences Experience in faculty affairs administration within an academic health center, medical school, or higher education environment.
Knowledge of faculty appointment, review, promotion, tenure, and reappointment processes, preferably within the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Exceptional attention to detail to identify discrepancies, analyze data and follow complex protocols.
Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and communicate institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience maintaining data integrity, managing confidential records, and generating reports using enterprise systems and databases.
Demonstrated ability to analyze information and coordinate complex processes involving multiple stakeholders while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
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