Oversees and leads complex projects and initiatives on behalf of college leadership, ensuring timely coordination, follow-up, and completion across multiple stakeholders.

Manages and prioritizes complex calendars, schedules, and meeting logistics for the Dean and Associate Deans, including coordination across time zones and with internal and external partners.

Anticipates leadership needs and proactively prepares materials, agendas, and briefings for meetings, retreats, and external engagements.

Coordinates and supports faculty searches, executive appointments, and other high-impact administrative processes, including document tracking, travel logistics, and reimbursement processing.

Drafts, edits, and manages communications, reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of the Dean and Associate Deans for both internal and external audiences.

Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares detailed itineraries, and ensures smooth logistics for off-site meetings and events.

Serves as a key liaison between the Dean's Office and college departments, university offices, external partners, donors, and advisory boards, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.

Supports the planning and execution of events hosted by the Dean's Office, including logistics, hospitality, vendor coordination, and communication.

Maintains efficient workflows for information management and task prioritization in the Dean's Office, including file organization, tracking action items, and supporting office operations.

Supervises and supports other administrative staff as needed, helping manage workflow and providing coaching and feedback to ensure operational excellence.

Assists with the development and implementation of college-level policies and procedures, contributing to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Conducts research and analysis and prepares summaries and reports to inform leadership decision-making.

Performs other duties as assigned in support of the Dean's Office and the mission of the College of Education.

PROBLEM SOLVING
Incumbents use independent judgement in resolving various problems that involve faculty, staff, students and the general public. Must use judgement and discretion when advising others of the executive's view on policies and other issues. This position initiates and has input in the hiring and employment decisions related to subordinate staff.

Incumbents in this position may be required to represent the executive at meetings and interact with individuals at the highest levels in public and private organizations on a local and national basis.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.



Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) in Business, Finance, Health Care Administration or a related field. Two years office management and supervisory experience, demonstrated knowledge of finance and budgeting, and public relations skills required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

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.)

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



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Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN45120B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 8am to 5pm
Department: 00161 - College of Education-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $39,300 - $68,349
Close Date: 08/19/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9745855"">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202310


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Oversees and leads complex projects and initiatives on behalf of college leadership, ensuring timely coordination, follow-up, and completion across multiple stakeholders.

Manages and prioritizes complex calendars, schedules, and meeting logistics for the Dean and Associate Deans, including coordination across time zones and with internal and external partners.

Anticipates leadership needs and proactively prepares materials, agendas, and briefings for meetings, retreats, and external engagements.

Coordinates and supports faculty searches, executive appointments, and other high-impact administrative processes, including document tracking, travel logistics, and reimbursement processing.

Drafts, edits, and manages communications, reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of the Dean and Associate Deans for both internal and external audiences.

Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares detailed itineraries, and ensures smooth logistics for off-site meetings and events.

Serves as a key liaison between the Dean's Office and college departments, university offices, external partners, donors, and advisory boards, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.

Supports the planning and execution of events hosted by the Dean's Office, including logistics, hospitality, vendor coordination, and communication.

Maintains efficient workflows for information management and task prioritization in the Dean's Office, including file organization, tracking action items, and supporting office operations.

Supervises and supports other administrative staff as needed, helping manage workflow and providing coaching and feedback to ensure operational excellence.

Assists with the development and implementation of college-level policies and procedures, contributing to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Conducts research and analysis and prepares summaries and reports to inform leadership decision-making.

Performs other duties as assigned in support of the Dean's Office and the mission of the College of Education.

PROBLEM SOLVING
Incumbents use independent judgement in resolving various problems that involve faculty, staff, students and the general public. Must use judgement and discretion when advising others of the executive's view on policies and other issues. This position initiates and has input in the hiring and employment decisions related to subordinate staff.

Incumbents in this position may be required to represent the executive at meetings and interact with individuals at the highest levels in public and private organizations on a local and national basis.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.



Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) in Business, Finance, Health Care Administration or a related field. Two years office management and supervisory experience, demonstrated knowledge of finance and budgeting, and public relations skills required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

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.)

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



Preferences


Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN45120B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 8am to 5pm
Department: 00161 - College of Education-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $39,300 - $68,349
Close Date: 08/19/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9745855"">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202310


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