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Didactic Program Coordinator

Position Number: 6804360
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Curriculum Design

Didactic Program Coordinator

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director for Education and Student Life, help coordinate the following: curriculum design and development and delivery of departmental educational programs, including ongoing program assessment and improvement. Presents curricula, assembles presentations, prepares materials and supports or facilitates classes, workshops, seminars and other training services for the department. May assist with program promotion and/or implementation, budget, administration and reporting.
This position is eligible for a hybrid (telecommuting and in-office) rotating scheduling.

As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities
DisclaimerThis 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. I will review the Essential Functions and tweak where necessary.
Essential Functions
1. Supports the Assistant Dean of Curriculum in coordinating procedures related to changes to curricular plans, including assisting in preparation and development of post-graduate programs. (approximately 40% of time)2. Supports curriculum design, development and delivery for educational programs, particularly focused within the Pathways program, Graduate Certificates, and Masters program(s), including but not limited to syllabus preparation, course scheduling, and event planning (approximately 20% of time).3. Provides support for the Office of Education and Student life by participating in committees and workgroups to develop and carry-out education programs, surveys, and other initiatives. (approximately20% of time)4. Maintains and analyzes data pertaining to program participants and efficacy.5. Acts as department liaison to program participants, community members and/or external organizations.6. May plan and coordinate outreach publicity activities by determining priorities, preparing a business plan, coordinating advertising materials and/or marketing programs to individuals and organizations.7. Initiates and follows through on the entire process associated with specific academic and student programs, including Pathways program applications and auditing registration and completion requirements.8. Conveys course information to students; may review student records for graduation requirement approval.9. Prepares records and maintains files on activities relating to certificate and master's programs.10. Performs clerical support, as needed, including scheduling appointments, participating in faculty and departmental meetings, transcribing minutes, responding to phone calls, and typing correspondence, lectures and manuscripts.11. Plans program events, distributes itineraries and coordinates catered events.Problem SolvingThe incumbent provides independent oversight and decision making for activities related to department programs. Problems arising from these efforts will be addressed by the incumbent who will refer to their manager any issues outside of program policy and procedure guidelines.
Comments:Some travel may be required.
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 plus three years of experience in budget, grant and program management or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Develops and implements program ideas into successful academic and research programs; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

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

Preferences
2 years of direct academic program coordination experience. OR Direct academic advising experience or equivalency (one year of program coordination can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43877B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday. This position is eligible for a hybrid (telecommuting and in-office) rotating schedule.
Department: 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $45,000 - 60,000
Close Date: 3/18/2026
Open Until Filled:

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