Program Specialist IV, Population Health

This role provides strategic and operational leadership for the Intermountain Health Population Health Student Scholars program. The position oversees program administration, budget management, and long-term planning while fostering collaboration with key stakeholders. It drives initiatives in admissions, recruitment, financial aid, curriculum support, mentorship, and program evaluation to deliver a high-quality experience for students and mentors. Additionally, the role manages communications and reporting to enhance program visibility and accountability. By coordinating complex logistics and expanding opportunities, this position plays a critical role in advancing population health education and supporting organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is expected to be a self-starter, demonstrating the ability to work independently and take initiative to achieve desired outcomes. Reliability, attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and effective time management are essential qualities for this role. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including physicians, faculty, and staff will be beneficial in this role. Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to evolving situations further contribute to the candidate's potential success in this role.

Our generous University staff benefits package includes but is not limited to: 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.

This position has access to medical school applicants and process sensitive information. Individuals are highly encouraged to NOT apply for this position if applying to medical school or if they have an

immediate household member applying to medical school. If you apply and are invited to interview for the position, please be prepared to share your future plans or the intentions of your household

members.

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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

Program Specialists, IV

Design and implement one or more programs for the university that carry out the organization's mission. Set goals for each program. Determine benchmarks for successful and effective programs that achieve intended goals. Ensure that the programs and services provided reflect the needs and expectations of the community. Collect feedback from members, volunteers, and staff to improve future programs/services. Responsibilities may include fundraising, budgeting, and community outreach for assigned program(s). May manage special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P23714

Grade: P16

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Coordination
• Oversee daily operations and coordinates activities for the Intermountain Health Population Health Student Scholars program.
• Manage program budget.
• Help support short-, medium-, and long-term program objectives
• Support program components including, but not limited to: admissions & recruitment; financial aid; communications; curriculum; mentorship; and evaluation.
• Provide administrative and logistical support including scheduling meetings, seminars, and other program-related functions, including both the Fall Forum and Spring Celebration.
• Communicate and collaborate with key program stakeholders within the SFESOM & Intermountain Health.

• Expand program opportunities to the new Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus (SURMC).

• Admissions and Recruitment

• Collaborate with the admissions department on the program application process (for both Salt Lake and Southern Utah campus).
• Ensure the program has a full applicant pool.
• Support and organize material for the program selection committee.

• Provide point of contact support for prospective applicants to answer questions about the program.

• Financial Aid

• Collaborate with the financial aid team to ensure scholars receive their financial support.
• Meet with students in the program annually to sign documentation needed for continued financial support.

• Track to ensure students remain in good programmatic standing.

• Communications

• Manages program communications, including social media and monthly newsletter, to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Drafts and edits program-related publications, promotional, and educational materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with program goals.

• Develops, communicates, and disseminates end-of-year program reporting.

• Curriculum

• Administratively support the directors of the graduate certificate in population health science.
• Administratively support PHS courses on university IT platforms (both canvas and tools).

• Schedule and communicate logistics with PHS guest speakers and students.

• Mentorship

• Provide support and communication with all active mentors in the program.
• Help onboard and answer questions for new and prospective mentors.

• Facilitate pairings between students and mentors.

• Evaluation

• Prepares comprehensive end-of-year reporting detailing program status and progress for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors program quality and effectiveness.
• Researches and develops methods and program components for improvement.

• Analyzes student feedback and suggestions to ensure student satisfaction and quality customer service.

• Other Duties

• Performs other activities and duties as assigned and as the program develops.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCYSTATEMENT: 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:

Program Specialists, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Familiarity with administration in higher education and/or background or knowledge of healthcare administration, undergraduate medical education, and/or graduate medical education.
• Demonstrated experience in program development and project management skills.
• Demonstrate 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 written.
• Ability to work well and effectively with others.
• Strong ability to adapt to day-to-day program needs.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to achieve outcomes is essential.
• Ability to attend in-person events and activities in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for all 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.

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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

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
• None
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• * How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
• 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
• 15 years or more

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Open Date

12/09/2025

Requisition Number

PRN43791B

Job Title

Program Specialists

Working Title

Program Specialist IV, Population Health

Career Progression Track

P00

Track Level

P4 - Advanced

FLSA Code

Professional

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. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

SOM Administration

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$47,000 – $55,000/annually

Close Date

02/09/2026

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