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The Division of Administration has an immediate opening for a Project Coordinator in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine. The Pediatrics Project Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Department of Pediatrics projects and operational initiatives. The position’s initial portfolio includes department and alumni communications, academic publication workflows, intranet and external website updates, and related departmental projects.
Working within established departmental and University priorities, the Project Coordinator helps define project requirements, develop schedules, organize deliverables, coordinate stakeholder contributions, and monitor progress. The position maintains project documentation, tracks deadlines and dependencies, identifies issues affecting completion, and recommends solutions to support timely and effective implementation.
The Project Coordinator collaborates with faculty, staff, leadership, content owners, the department comms team, and both Intermountain Health and University of Utah Branding offices to move projects from planning through completion. Writing, editing, and digital content updates support assigned project deliverables.
This position reports to the Manager of Administrative Operations and performs assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision, with latitude for independent judgment in day-to-day coordination and execution.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
- 14.2% retirement contributions
- Generous paid leave time
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Flex spending accounts
- University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
- Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
- Free transit on most UTA services
- Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
- Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at the University of Utah benefits page.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide support to project management function, regardless of discipline (e.g., Construction, Engineering, Operations, Technical). Review project proposals, ensure projects adhere to contract language, and issue and track project amendment documentation. Perform technical support including project scheduling and planning, earned value management, budget review/cost analysis, and change of scope impact analysis. Communicate any issues, problems, or additional information to project managers and project stakeholders and recommend solutions. Monitor and evaluate project timeline and activity and report on progress to project managers and leadership.
- Project Planning, Scheduling & Coordination — 30%
Coordinate assigned departmental projects from initial planning through implementation and closeout. - Work with the Manager of Administrative Operations and project stakeholders to clarify objectives, scope, deliverables, requirements, and measures of success.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, task lists, and assignments.
- Identify dependencies, resource needs, and potential barriers to completion.
- Coordinate contributions across departmental teams, divisions, programs, and University partners.
- Monitor project activities and follow up with responsible parties to support timely completion.
- Review new requests and proposed changes for their impact on scope, timelines, resources, and existing commitments.
-
Document approved changes and update project plans accordingly.
-
Department & Alumni Communications Project Coordination — 30%
Coordinate recurring production workflows for the department’s monthly newsletter, weekly bulletin, alumni newsletter, and related communications.
- Maintain production schedules, submission deadlines, contributor assignments, and review and approval processes.
- Gather materials from faculty, staff, divisions, programs, alumni, and department leadership.
- Track submissions and follow up on missing information or outstanding approvals.
- Coordinate writing, design, formatting, and distribution with appropriate contributors.
- Provide drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting support as needed to complete assigned deliverables.
-
Support implementation of alumni communication initiatives through organized timelines, stakeholder coordination, and deliverable tracking.
-
Academic Publications & Editorial Workflow Coordination — 15%
Coordinate administrative and production workflows for Department of Pediatrics–affiliated publications and journals, including TRIP and IQIR.
- Maintain publication schedules and track submissions, review cycles, revisions, approvals, and production deadlines.
- Communicate requirements and deadlines to faculty, editors, authors, and other contributors.
- Organize publication materials and maintain accurate records of submission and approval status.
- Provide proofreading, formatting, and basic editorial support within established publication standards.
- Refer scientific, clinical, and substantive editorial decisions to faculty, editors, or appropriate subject matter experts.
-
Identify workflow delays and recommend adjustments to support timely publication.
-
Intranet & External Website Project Coordination — 20%
Coordinate projects to develop, update, and maintain department intranet resources and external website content.
- Work with content owners to identify needs, document requirements, establish priorities, and define deliverables.
- Maintain trackers for page development, content updates, reviews, approvals, and publication.
- Organize content collection and coordinate implementation with the Web Developer and other departmental partners.
- Build or update pages within established templates and platform capabilities.
- Coordinate periodic content reviews and track resolution of outdated, incomplete, or duplicative information.
- Confirm that completed updates meet established University and departmental requirements for accuracy, accessibility, and branding.
-
Identify requests requiring technical development and coordinate next steps with the appropriate partner.
-
Communications Analytics & Continuous Improvement — 5%
Track basic performance measures for newsletters, websites, intranet content, and other communication channels.
- Monitor metrics such as email open rates, click-through rates, page traffic, content engagement, and other available indicators.
- Prepare basic reports and summaries of communication performance.
- Identify trends and opportunities to improve content, timing, format, and audience engagement.
- Support department leadership in evaluating communication effectiveness and informing future communication strategies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage schedules, deliverables, dependencies, and competing priorities.
- Working knowledge of project planning, scope management, issue tracking, and progress reporting.
- Ability to translate project objectives into clear tasks, timelines, and assignments.
- Ability to monitor progress, identify barriers, recommend practical solutions, and follow through on outstanding items.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing project updates, meeting summaries, and stakeholder communications.
- Ability to coordinate work across multiple teams and stakeholders, including individuals outside the position’s reporting structure.
- Attention to detail in maintaining documentation, tracking approvals, and reviewing deliverables.
- Ability to assess the effects of changes on timelines, workload, and resources.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, shared document platforms, and project tracking tools.
- Ability to learn and use content management systems, newsletter platforms, and other tools supporting assigned projects.
- Ability to draft, edit, proofread, and organize content to support project deliverables.
- Ability to work within established University and departmental standards, procedures, and approval processes.
- Sound judgment in independently coordinating assigned work and seeking direction on priorities, scope changes, and complex or sensitive issues.
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:
Project Coordinator, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, project management, communications, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating projects, programs, or operational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Experience developing schedules, tracking deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and preparing progress reports.
- Experience coordinating recurring production processes, publication workflows, website updates, or digital resource projects.
- Experience using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Microsoft Lists, Planner, or comparable coordination tools.
- Experience supporting process improvement and developing procedures, templates, or tracking systems.
- Experience writing, editing, or organizing content for professional audiences.
- Experience tracking project expenses or resource requirements.
- Experience in higher education, healthcare, academic medicine, nonprofit organizations, or another complex organization.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at the OEO website.
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
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 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Resume
- Cover Letter
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
OPEN DATE: 10/21/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER: PRN46554B
JOB TITLE: Project Coordinators
WORKING TITLE: Project Coordinators
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK: P00
TRACK LEVEL: P2 - Developing
FLSA CODE: Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? Yes
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Full Time
SHIFT: Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
VP AREA: U of U Health - Academics
DEPARTMENT: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
LOCATION: Campus
CITY: Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE: $46,584 to $57,976
CLOSE DATE: 01/21/2027
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Division of Administration has an immediate opening for a Project Coordinator in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine. The Pediatrics Project Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Department of Pediatrics projects and operational initiatives. The position’s initial portfolio includes department and alumni communications, academic publication workflows, intranet and external website updates, and related departmental projects.
Working within established departmental and University priorities, the Project Coordinator helps define project requirements, develop schedules, organize deliverables, coordinate stakeholder contributions, and monitor progress. The position maintains project documentation, tracks deadlines and dependencies, identifies issues affecting completion, and recommends solutions to support timely and effective implementation.
The Project Coordinator collaborates with faculty, staff, leadership, content owners, the department comms team, and both Intermountain Health and University of Utah Branding offices to move projects from planning through completion. Writing, editing, and digital content updates support assigned project deliverables.
This position reports to the Manager of Administrative Operations and performs assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision, with latitude for independent judgment in day-to-day coordination and execution.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
- 14.2% retirement contributions
- Generous paid leave time
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Flex spending accounts
- University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
- Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
- Free transit on most UTA services
- Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
- Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at the University of Utah benefits page.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide support to project management function, regardless of discipline (e.g., Construction, Engineering, Operations, Technical). Review project proposals, ensure projects adhere to contract language, and issue and track project amendment documentation. Perform technical support including project scheduling and planning, earned value management, budget review/cost analysis, and change of scope impact analysis. Communicate any issues, problems, or additional information to project managers and project stakeholders and recommend solutions. Monitor and evaluate project timeline and activity and report on progress to project managers and leadership.
- Project Planning, Scheduling & Coordination — 30%
Coordinate assigned departmental projects from initial planning through implementation and closeout. - Work with the Manager of Administrative Operations and project stakeholders to clarify objectives, scope, deliverables, requirements, and measures of success.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, task lists, and assignments.
- Identify dependencies, resource needs, and potential barriers to completion.
- Coordinate contributions across departmental teams, divisions, programs, and University partners.
- Monitor project activities and follow up with responsible parties to support timely completion.
- Review new requests and proposed changes for their impact on scope, timelines, resources, and existing commitments.
-
Document approved changes and update project plans accordingly.
-
Department & Alumni Communications Project Coordination — 30%
Coordinate recurring production workflows for the department’s monthly newsletter, weekly bulletin, alumni newsletter, and related communications.
- Maintain production schedules, submission deadlines, contributor assignments, and review and approval processes.
- Gather materials from faculty, staff, divisions, programs, alumni, and department leadership.
- Track submissions and follow up on missing information or outstanding approvals.
- Coordinate writing, design, formatting, and distribution with appropriate contributors.
- Provide drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting support as needed to complete assigned deliverables.
-
Support implementation of alumni communication initiatives through organized timelines, stakeholder coordination, and deliverable tracking.
-
Academic Publications & Editorial Workflow Coordination — 15%
Coordinate administrative and production workflows for Department of Pediatrics–affiliated publications and journals, including TRIP and IQIR.
- Maintain publication schedules and track submissions, review cycles, revisions, approvals, and production deadlines.
- Communicate requirements and deadlines to faculty, editors, authors, and other contributors.
- Organize publication materials and maintain accurate records of submission and approval status.
- Provide proofreading, formatting, and basic editorial support within established publication standards.
- Refer scientific, clinical, and substantive editorial decisions to faculty, editors, or appropriate subject matter experts.
-
Identify workflow delays and recommend adjustments to support timely publication.
-
Intranet & External Website Project Coordination — 20%
Coordinate projects to develop, update, and maintain department intranet resources and external website content.
- Work with content owners to identify needs, document requirements, establish priorities, and define deliverables.
- Maintain trackers for page development, content updates, reviews, approvals, and publication.
- Organize content collection and coordinate implementation with the Web Developer and other departmental partners.
- Build or update pages within established templates and platform capabilities.
- Coordinate periodic content reviews and track resolution of outdated, incomplete, or duplicative information.
- Confirm that completed updates meet established University and departmental requirements for accuracy, accessibility, and branding.
-
Identify requests requiring technical development and coordinate next steps with the appropriate partner.
-
Communications Analytics & Continuous Improvement — 5%
Track basic performance measures for newsletters, websites, intranet content, and other communication channels.
- Monitor metrics such as email open rates, click-through rates, page traffic, content engagement, and other available indicators.
- Prepare basic reports and summaries of communication performance.
- Identify trends and opportunities to improve content, timing, format, and audience engagement.
- Support department leadership in evaluating communication effectiveness and informing future communication strategies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage schedules, deliverables, dependencies, and competing priorities.
- Working knowledge of project planning, scope management, issue tracking, and progress reporting.
- Ability to translate project objectives into clear tasks, timelines, and assignments.
- Ability to monitor progress, identify barriers, recommend practical solutions, and follow through on outstanding items.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing project updates, meeting summaries, and stakeholder communications.
- Ability to coordinate work across multiple teams and stakeholders, including individuals outside the position’s reporting structure.
- Attention to detail in maintaining documentation, tracking approvals, and reviewing deliverables.
- Ability to assess the effects of changes on timelines, workload, and resources.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, shared document platforms, and project tracking tools.
- Ability to learn and use content management systems, newsletter platforms, and other tools supporting assigned projects.
- Ability to draft, edit, proofread, and organize content to support project deliverables.
- Ability to work within established University and departmental standards, procedures, and approval processes.
- Sound judgment in independently coordinating assigned work and seeking direction on priorities, scope changes, and complex or sensitive issues.
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:
Project Coordinator, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, project management, communications, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating projects, programs, or operational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Experience developing schedules, tracking deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and preparing progress reports.
- Experience coordinating recurring production processes, publication workflows, website updates, or digital resource projects.
- Experience using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Microsoft Lists, Planner, or comparable coordination tools.
- Experience supporting process improvement and developing procedures, templates, or tracking systems.
- Experience writing, editing, or organizing content for professional audiences.
- Experience tracking project expenses or resource requirements.
- Experience in higher education, healthcare, academic medicine, nonprofit organizations, or another complex organization.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at the OEO website.
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
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 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Resume
- Cover Letter
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
OPEN DATE: 10/21/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER: PRN46554B
JOB TITLE: Project Coordinators
WORKING TITLE: Project Coordinators
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK: P00
TRACK LEVEL: P2 - Developing
FLSA CODE: Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? Yes
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Full Time
SHIFT: Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
VP AREA: U of U Health - Academics
DEPARTMENT: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
LOCATION: Campus
CITY: Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE: $46,584 to $57,976
CLOSE DATE: 01/21/2027
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)
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Which companies and organizations sponsor visas for program assistants in Utah?
The most consistent sponsors for program assistant roles in Utah are large institutional employers. The University of Utah, Utah State University, and Intermountain Health have documented H-1B visa sponsorship histories. State and county government agencies occasionally sponsor, though less frequently than universities or large healthcare systems. Smaller nonprofits and community organizations rarely have the HR infrastructure to support visa sponsorship for program assistant positions.
Which visa types are most common for program assistant roles in Utah?
The H-1B is the most common visa for program assistant positions, though approval depends on whether USCIS classifies the role as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. Some program assistant roles in academic or research settings may also qualify candidates already holding F-1 OPT or STEM OPT status, allowing work authorization while a longer-term sponsorship pathway is arranged with the employer.
How to find program assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Utah?
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Which cities in Utah have the most program assistant sponsorship jobs?
Salt Lake City has the highest concentration of program assistant sponsorship opportunities, driven by the University of Utah, state government offices, and Intermountain Health's headquarters. Provo is the second-strongest market due to Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University. Logan, home to Utah State University, is a smaller but active market for program assistants in research and extension program contexts.
Are there state-specific considerations for program assistant visa sponsorship in Utah?
Utah's university system and growing technology sector in the Wasatch Front create a consistent pipeline of program assistant roles tied to research grants and federally funded initiatives, which tend to support sponsorship more reliably than privately funded positions. Employers must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the Salt Lake City or Provo metropolitan areas, which are factored into each H-1B petition and vary by experience level and job duties.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored program assistant jobs in Utah?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.