Job Summary
The EIR Program Manager is responsible for the operational
administration, coordination, and oversight of the Education
Innovation and Research (EIR) grant. The position supports
successful implementation of grant activities across participating
school districts, community partners, and university
personnel.
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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
Senior Manager, Program Management
Manage the design and implementation of programs that carry out the mission of the university. Develop strategies and goals to create programs offering the greatest impact to the community. Determine short- and long-term program plans to meet organization goals. Oversee the coordination and daily work activities of the programs. Represent the interest of assigned program participants, both inside and outside of the organization. Manage volunteers, members, and staff. Second-level manager.…
Manages the activities of first-level managers and/or supervisors. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.
This is a Senior Manager-Level position in the Management
track.
Department Specific Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited
to:
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation of grant activities,
timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, staffing allocations, and
funding distributions in collaboration with UURC leadership and
College of Education finance personnel.
- Prepare and maintain grant records, documentation, reports, and
compliance materials required by federal, university, and project
guidelines.
- Coordinate communication among school district partners,
university partners, evaluators, contractors, and project
staff.
- Schedule, facilitate, and document project meetings, planning
sessions, and implementation reviews.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and coordination
of grant-funded personnel.
- Assist with data collection, progress monitoring, reporting,
and continuous improvement activities.
- Track project deliverables and ensure completion of required
activities according to grant timelines.
- Collaborate with the Project Director, Co-PI, and leadership
team to support implementation, sustainability planning, and
communication efforts.
- Perform other project-related duties as assigned.
- Deliverables will be measured through successful completion of
grant requirements, maintenance of compliance documentation, timely
submission of reports, coordination of project activities, and
support of overall grant implementation goals.
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:
Senior Manager, Program Management: Requires a
bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or
equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Department Specific Qualifications:
- Must have exceptional oral and written communication
skills.
- Must have exceptional organization skills.
Preferences:
- Prior experience in public school districts
- Prior experience managing research projects
- Prior experience coordinating studies in education and/or
psychology
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46540B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01316 - U of U Reading Clinic
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $70,000 - $90,000
Close Date: 01/21/2027
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211299
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