Program Manager, Master of Healthcare Administration

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Program Manager, Master of Healthcare Administration

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Job Summary

The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, seeks an innovative and driven professional to serve as Program Manager. This role is critical to the program's growth, strategic direction, and commitment to providing an exceptional student experience. The Program Manager will oversee key aspects of program management, student services, and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners to ensure the MHA program remains a leader in healthcare administration education.

As a visible leader within the MHA program, the Program Manager will champion program excellence, support strategic recruiting efforts, and enhance student engagement. The Program Manager will also ensure compliance with accreditation standards, with a specific focus on maintaining CAHME accreditation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for higher education and healthcare administration.

Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Operations: Act as a key leader and advocate for the MHA program, representing it within the university and in the local and national community.
Oversee day-to-day program operations, ensuring seamless coordination of activities and effective resource management.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain a cutting-edge curriculum that meets the needs of healthcare professionals.
Develop and implement strategies to elevate program rankings, student satisfaction, and overall program quality.
Lead the planning and execution of student engagement events, orientation sessions, and community-building initiatives.
Ensure compliance with CAHME accreditation standards, including preparing reports, collecting data, and facilitating accreditation reviews.
Monitor program performance through student feedback, industry trends, and data analysis to recommend improvements.



Student Engagement & Support: Provide personalized advising to students, addressing academic planning, registration, and graduation requirements.
Develop and execute strategies to support student retention and success, including tracking student progress and offering targeted interventions.
Lead onboarding and orientation processes for new students to ensure a strong start to their academic journey.
Foster a vibrant program community by building relationships with students, alumni, and industry professionals.

Recruiting & Admissions: Support recruiting efforts by engaging prospective students, representing the program at events, and providing detailed program information.
Collaborate with the admissions team to attract and enroll high-caliber candidates who align with program goals.
Develop and manage pre-onboarding sessions to ensure a seamless transition for new students.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals and healthcare organizations to enhance networking opportunities and program reputation.
Partner with internal teams, including career services and admissions, to deliver exceptional student support and engagement.
Represent the MHA program in professional organizations and at events to promote its visibility and prestige.

Budget Management:Manage program budgets effectively, ensuring expenditures align with program objectives and university guidelines.


Note: This job description does not comprehensively list all the required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support program needs.
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, lifting - up to 25 lbs.

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.

Preferences
Familiarity with healthcare administration or experience in the healthcare field is highly desirable.
A Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Healthcare Administration, Business Administration) is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven problem-solving ability in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Experience in higher education, student services, or program management is an advantage.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Passion for fostering student success and engagement.






Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN41100B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, occasional nights and weekends as needed to support students, classes, or events.* This job is considered 'essential,' requiring the employee to work on campus.
Department: 00033 - Executive Education
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $60,000 to $85,000
Close Date: 3/14/2025
Open Until Filled:

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