Program Specialist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Utah

INTRODUCTION

Job Title: Program Specialists
Working Title: H2Go Program Specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P2 - Developing
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: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F.
VP Area: Academic Affairs
Department: 02113 - Business Health & Prosperity
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: 32,904-63,774
Close Date: 06/02/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

JOB SUMMARY

Design and implement one or more programs including the development and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and data systems across initiatives at the Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity. 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 projects and programs to the community. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Design and maintain monitoring frameworks, indicators, and reporting structures
• Develop and refine data collection tools (forms, registers, reporting templates)
• Ensure data quality and consistency across project sites and reporting levels
• Produce routine reports (monthly, quarterly) for program and leadership use
• Support evaluation activities, including data analysis and interpretation

Data Systems & Architecture

• Build and manage multi-tiered data systems linking:
• Service delivery
• Program operations (training, supervision, equipment, supply)
• Financial tracking
• Establish workflows for data collection, validation, aggregation, and reporting
• Maintain dashboards and reporting tools (primarily Google Sheets or similar platforms)
• Ensure systems are usable in low-resource, field-based environments

Operations & Decision Support

• Track key program metrics (e.g., staffing, service delivery, supply status)
• Develop and maintain leadership dashboards and summary reports
• Analyze data to inform operational decisions and program improvements
• Support performance review and accreditation-related processes

Training & Implementation Support

• Train field teams and supervisors on data tools and reporting processes
• Develop SOPs and guidance documents
• Support rollout of new tools and workflows

Cross-Program Support

• Apply data system and evaluation approaches across multiple initiatives
• Support grant reporting and proposal development as needed
• Coordinate with U.S.-based and Ghana-based teams

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in global health or community-based programs
• Experience with implementation research or quasi-experimental evaluation
• Familiarity with health systems in low-resource settings
• Experience working with international teams
• This position may require travel to Ghana, West Africa

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.

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