Coordinator, Administrative Program

Details

Open Date 10/07/2026

Requisition Number PRN46418B

Job Title Coordinator, Administrative Program

Working Title Coordinator, Administrative Program

Career Progression Track D

Track Level

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

Monday – Friday, business hours. This position is located at 1925 E Spence Eccles Dr. Salt Lake City, UT, 84112

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 02045 - SOM Student Affairs

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $42,000 to $45,000/annually

Close Date 12/07/2026

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

Job Summary

TheOffice of Student Affairswith the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine ( SOM ) works closely with medical students to ensure they feel supported and successful during their time at the SOM by facilitating the personal and professional development of the students through accessibility, professionalism, collaboration, and inclusivity.

The Administrative Program Coordinator provides administrative support to the SOM Student Affairs team. This position primarily takes the lead on the Visiting Student Learning Opportunity ( VSLO ) program and supports areas within Registrar and Scholarships and Financial Aid teams. In addition, involvement in and completion of recurring projects, and provide event support during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

Role Specific:

• Act as first point of contact for the School of Medicine’s students, faculty and guests; maintains a welcoming and positive environment within the Office of Student Affairs; provides administrative support to Student Affairs management and staff.

• Support the Registrar team as the primary lead for processing student applications for the Visiting Student Learning Opportunity ( VSLO ) program, including working closely with SFESOM departments, and assisting with main email inbox and communication pertaining to program.

• Assist with the launch of the VSLO catalog for incoming medical students by connecting with departments and coordinating application and catalog deadlines, including holding in-person and virtual workshops for training staff, students and faculty.

• Support the Scholarship and Financial Aid team with the yearly scholarship application process for incoming and current students.

• Support Scholarship and Financial Aid team by providing assistance with planning and coordinating in-person workshops for students and assisting with main email inbox.

• Running reports and assisting with holds on student’s records.

• Assist with policy and procedures implementation and upkeep.

• Create, update, and communicate on Student Affairs related Canvas courses and student credentialing processes, and badge access, including financial aid and scholarship assignments, as needed.

• Support major Student Affairs event committees, and events.

• Cross-train with and provides daily email and administrative support to Student Affairs Managers.

• As needed, back-up the front office.

• Other duties as assigned.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience

Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

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 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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