Programs Manager

University of Utah • Full-time • Salt Lake City, UT, US • $47.60k - $90.40k / year • 2m ago

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah seeks a skilled and dynamic Program(s) Manager to join the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. The successful candidate will assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of Huntsman Cancer Institute’s community outreach and engagement efforts, specifically working with American Indian residents in rural, frontier, urban, and Tribal areas throughout the Mountain West – a region that includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

With supervision, the manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, evaluating, and managing all aspects pertaining to multiple program functions of the American Indian Program within the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, including collaboration with team members, community leaders, community organizations, clinicians, and researchers.

As an integrated staff member, the manager will work to improve knowledge and health behaviors through risk reduction and screening interventions, prevention education, promotion of clinical trials, and engagement in research, among others. The manager will center Tribal sovereignty and employ a culturally grounded approach, centering Native traditions, values, language, and communities.

Occasional evening and weekend hours as well as frequent regional travel. This requires flexibility and ability to drive one’s own vehicle and University vehicles. Daily tasks can be done in a hybrid working environment, with a mix of in-person commitments, regional travel, and tasks that can be completed virtually.

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

Management and Strategic Planning

Key responsibilities include prioritizing leadership tasks, particularly those related to administrative duties, development of direct reports, and oversight and stewardship of strategic initiatives.

Build and maintain academic, clinical, and Native-serving community partnerships to enable access to and delivery of culturally appropriate, evidence-based cancer information and education, to American Indian communities.
Contribute to the identification and creation of internal practices to enhance community engaged research, clinical, and outreach efforts of Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Understand and translate Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission, vision, and goals into community outreach and engagement programming.
Contribute to the development of the annual budget and justification, lead out on progress reports, and completion of all administrative documentation.
Manage and provide support for professional development of direct reports.
Work internally with administrative, clinical, research, and education staff to develop and implement evidence-based screening and prevention interventions including but not limited to, presentations, health events, webinars, social media, focus groups, study recruitment, etc.

Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

Key responsibilities include community engagement with >40 tribes and sovereign nations, including those in urban areas, in the Mountain West. Engagement occurs through a phased and strategic approach to develop strong partnerships with selected communities while supporting broader regional coordination and future expansion of relationships. Strong partnerships with Tribal health programs and Native-serving organizations are essential to implementing sustainable education, prevention, and screening initiatives.

Conduct an initial assessment of the current state of American Indian outreach and partnerships, including existing relationships, prior activities, internal coordination processes, and gaps in engagement.
Develop and implement a strategic, phased approach (informed by the assessment) to Tribal and Native-serving organization engagement that prioritizes depth, continuity, and mutual benefit, including partnerships with Tribal health systems and Native-serving regional organizations.
Develop and convene an American Indian Community Advisory Board.
Serve as a liaison between partners and internal Huntsman Cancer Institute programs to support coordination, reduce duplicative outreach, and strengthen alignment with community priorities.
Identify community needs and opportunities for potential research collaboration with researchers, including grant support and development.
Facilitate opportunities for community partners to inform program priorities, outreach strategies, and institutional planning related to American Indian health and cancer prevention.
Work directly with Tribal health programs, Native-serving organizations, and regional coalitions to identify shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration.
Support development of joint outreach, education, and prevention initiatives in partnership and alignment with Community Outreach and Engagement team.
Facilitate coordination between community partners and relevant HCI programs and teams to improve access to prevention, screening, navigation, and support services.
Support partner capacity through training, technical assistance, and connection to HCI resources, as appropriate.
Maintain regular communication with active partners to ensure continuity, responsiveness, and follow-through on shared goals.

Collaboration and Cultural Advisement

Serve as a cultural advisory to clinical and research teams, and patient navigators, to support development of culturally responsive practices and referral pathways for American Indian patients, utilizing a culturally grounded approach centering Native traditions, values, language, and communities.

Collaborate with internal clinical, research, and patient navigation teams to identify opportunities and strengthen American Indian culturally responsive practices and institutional policies that support spiritual and cultural needs within Huntsman Cancer Institute and Hospital.
Serve as a resource for training and consultation related to culturally responsive care for American Indian patients and research participants, as appropriate.
Collaborate with Native-serving health programs and Native-serving service organizations to support grounded community education, prevention, screening, and cancer control initiatives.
Support adaptation and implementation of evidence-based interventions in partnership with communities to ensure cultural relevance and feasibility.
Demonstrate high proficiency in written and verbal communication.
Demonstrate excellent organizational, planning, and critical thinking skills.
Maintain current Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification, in addition to EPIC, HIPAA, Clinical Trials, Patient Navigation, and Defensive Driver trainings.

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.

WORKENVIROMENTANDLEVEL OF FREQUENCYTYPICALLYREQUIRED

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTSANDLEVEL OF FREQUENCYTHATMAY BE REQUIRED

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The Staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

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.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and 6-8 years of progressively more responsible management experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes to effectively monitor and develop direct reports.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
Current valid Utah driver’s license.
Interest in understanding the needs of communities throughout Utah and the Mountain West and experience developing and maintaining community partnerships.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Cultural humility and cultural competency skills appropriate to the population(s) served required.
Experience and passion in American Indian health, health equity, public health, health disparities, health promotion, and community-engaged research.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified in Public Health (CPH), or other relevant certification(s).
10 or more years’ experience working in community settings and with diverse populations.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to University of Utah Health policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Type

Benefited Staff

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Additional Information

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for all.

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