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Student Program Director

University of Utah 1,083 reviews
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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Salary
$80,000 - $100,000 a year

Job Type
Full-time

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12/16/2022

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Requisition Number
PRN33270B

Job Title
Director, Administration

Working Title
Student Program Director

Job Grade
G

FLSA Code
Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area
Academic A!airs

Department
01691 - Sorenson Impact Center

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$80k-$100k

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Summary
ABOUT US
Join our team, help us change the world. At the Sorenson Impact Center, we envision a thriving
world where everyone is valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of our
actions guides decision-making. Great design, communication, and storytelling are key tools
we use to amplify that impact across the globe. We are looking for a hyper-creative, impact-
oriented, enthusiastic team member to help elevate our programmatic e!orts.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sorenson Impact Center is looking for an experienced, passionate professional to join and
lead our Student Program team. Our mission is to foster the next generation of impact
leaders: the students that will be in positions to change the world by giving them the hands-on
experience, skills, and networks they need to launch their career with impact.

The Director of the Student Program collaborates with the leaders of each of the Sorenson
Impact
Center’s verticals (Impact Investing, Finance, Strategy, and Storytelling) to harness the unique
perspective, energy, and power of these students to drive the core of our work. The Director
will structure and lead an e!ective team that will improve the student experience while
expanding access to these critical opportunities – both in terms of overall number of students
and in terms of student demographics.

The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education student programming, an
understanding of the impact space, comfortability with fundraising, and a history of strong
team management.

Join us in fostering the next generation of impact leaders! Help us build a more sustainable,
equitable, and inclusive future.

Responsibilities

Team P&L Ownership – Own the fundraising target for the Student Program team,
working individually and closely with the Partnerships Director to drive ongoing support
for the Student Program’s mission (including costs like sta"ng, student pay, travel, etc)
Strategy – In coordination with Center leadership, define, refine, and execute a holistic
strategy for the Sorenson Impact Center Student Program
Player/coach – E!ectively manage the team while developing a forward-looking plan to
expand the impact of the student program and its engagement with each of the
Sorenson Impact Center’s verticals (Finance, Investing, Story-Telling, and Strategy)
Develop and manage the Student Program team to accomplish the following goals:

Recruitment of a diverse and engaged student population for all Sorenson Impact
Center verticals,

Management of a high quality, impactful, and helpful experience for all participating

students

Development of an engaged and supportive alumni network

 Collaboration with the internal Impact Storytelling team to develop and implement a
well-coordinated and fully integrated communication program

Development and tracking of performance measures to assess program success

Implementation of successful operational policies and practices to assure a fun, inviting,

encouraging, respectful, safe and e!ective work environment for all students and sta!

Partnership Development – e!ectively create and grow strategic internal and external
relationships to support student recruitment, engagement, and management. This
includes other units on campus at the University of Utah, other universities and colleges,
and potential externship/career placement organizations (ie: VC firms, foundations,
corporations, etc)

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: O"ce 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 Business Administration or related area, or equivalency; eight years of
progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership,
human relations and e!ective communications skills required.

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration or related area

preferred.

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

Preferences

Utah resident
Knowledge and experience within the social impact sector
Team-oriented leader and manager
Collaborative leader able to work creatively and productively with other senior leaders
and executives
Quickly and professionally responsive to challenging situations
Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on
a deadline or in a fast-paced environment

Type
Benefited Sta!

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students
from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher
education for historically underrepresented 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 A!rmative 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, O!ce 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 O!ce of Equal Opportunity and A!rmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

O!ce of Equal Opportunity and A!rmative Action ( OEO /AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

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.

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