Announcement

Details

Open Date
06/10/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45357B

Job Title
Program Management

Working Title
Senior Director, Program Management

Career Progression Track
M00

Track Level
M7 - Senior Director

FLSA Code
Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Variable

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00173 - UCL Programs Administration

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
Internal to the Department

Pay Rate Range
$130,000 - $150,000

Close Date
06/20/2026

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

Job Summary

Senior Director, Program Management

University Connected Learning (UCL) at the University of Utah is looking for the right candidate to fill our Professional and Academic Programs Senior Director position.

The Professional and Academic Programs Senior Director oversees operations and strategic planning of education functions including (but not limited to) development of programs, courses, curriculum, and other education materials specific to academic and professional programs. The Senior Director is responsible for driving program growth, revenue generation, and innovation in program design while ensuring high-quality learning experiences aligned with workforce needs and institutional priorities. This position holds primary responsibility for the financial performance (P&L) of Academic Noncredit and Professional Education programs. They support the University of Utah's and UCL's goals and mission including creating a welcoming environment for all people representative of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Senior Director, Program Management

1. Directs the development and implementation of Academic Noncredit and Professional Programs that are innovative, market-responsive, and aligned with the University of Utah's and UCL's strategic goals.
2. Provides strategic leadership by establishing short- and long-term goals that drive program growth, revenue expansion, and innovation in program design and delivery.
3. Maintains shared P&L responsibility for assigned program areas, including oversight of revenue generation, enrollment targets, expense management, and financial sustainability.
4. Develops and manages budgets and financial plans; monitors program performance using data, market trends, and financial analysis to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
5. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop and implement noncredit programs, credentials, and learning opportunities aligned with workforce and learner needs.
6. Ensures all programs meet university standards, policies, and quality expectations.
7. Manages and leads a team, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development, while ensuring staff effectiveness through ongoing coaching and evaluation.
8. Partners with UCL Marketing and Career Success teams to support program visibility, enrollment growth, and alignment with learner and employer needs.
9. Ensures a high-quality customer experience by monitoring feedback and implementing improvements.
10. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across UCL, the Continuing Education leadership team, key internal partners (including marketing and finance), and external community stakeholders.

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).

Senior Director, Program Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related area, or equivalency; plus five years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated program development and strategic planning skills; required

Preferences
- Master's Degree in related field.
- Experience working with the specific needs of adult learners. Familiarity and experience in adult education, including trends and issues that affect the field in both professional and higher education.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

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.