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Manager, Program(s)

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or controlling all aspects pertaining to a sizable specific program or multiple program functions of assigned department's internal and external customer service, staffing and financial management operations pertaining to areas including (but not limited to) academic, research, health sciences, and community outreach. Acts as a catalyst between the department and its customers and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

Essential Functions:

  1. Manages monthly billing process and quality management reports for shared resource.
  2. Oversees patient consent management process, manages daily surgical schedule for sample collections.
  3. Oversees administrative matters regarding the day-to-day operations and procedures of an academic, research or administrative program.
  4. Develops and implements unit specific financial goals and performs strategic and tactical planning for the program by establishing short and long range objectives.
  5. Prepares or assists in preparing audit reports and protocols.
  6. Develops and implements department or program specific policies and procedures.
  7. Serves as department representative in addressing issues and questions related to the programs, which may include representing the department on various committees.
  8. Forecasts, prepares or directs the preparation of the program budget and monitors expenditures.
  9. Stays abreast of legal or other related changes impacting the program and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance.
  10. May develop systems and maintain records to support and advance the program.
  11. May supervise subordinate staff.

Problem Solving

Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends or changes policy and procedure based upon amount of discretion given by department. Problems would be referred to superior based upon predetermined guidelines set by the department.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.

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

Requisition Number:

PRN43874B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Department:

01274 - HCI Biorepository

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range:

47600 to 90400

Close Date:

2/27/2026

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