Job Information
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY Program Coordinator in CEDAR CITY, Utah
Program Coordinator
Salary: $45,022.00 - $52,000.00 Annually
Location: Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 202600012
Division: Advancement & Enrollment Management
Closing: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator implements assigned health and health professions related programs and projects under the direction of the assigned program manager. Programs and projects include but are not limited to the center's mission of recruiting, training and retaining a rural healthcare workforce. Collecting data regarding the center's programs and projects is required. Work will be done with students, communities, and healthcare professionals, as grants and contracts direct. Requires periodic in-state travel, approximately 10-15% of the time, to rural partner sites. This may include occasional overnight stays. A valid driver's license is required.
Date of first consideration: 02/25/2026.
Essential Functions
• Implements existing projects and/or grants related to health profession careers. Provides timely feedback to Program Manager when concerns or issues arise. Applies appropriate educational, behavioral, and organizational theories to complex problems involving rural healthcare access, delivery, and worker recruitment.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with internal (SUU) and external partnerships. May participate in coalitions with other organizations or state partners.
• Ensures spending aligns with project budget.
• Assists Program Manager with setting and measuring program outcomes and assessments.
• Directs work of student employees or interns if assigned.
• Completes other assignments assigned by the Executive Director including but not limited to, representing the center at meetings and committees, conducting needs assessments, coordinating with marketing and communications team, and developing community contacts.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
• 4 Year / Bachelors degree in Public Health, Sociology, Healthcare Administration, a Health Profession, or closely related fields or equivalent years of experiences.
• Experience planning, implementing, and/or evaluating health, workforce training, or education programs for adults.
• Evidence of setting program goals and achieving SMART objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Proofreading, grammar, and technical writing experience is highly desired
• Requires proficiency in personal computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, database, Internet, presentations, and desktop publishing.
Preferred Qualifications
• CHES Certification, or current healthcare license, registration or certification
• Experience advising students for college programs
• Demonstrated ability to work with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Supplemental Information
Position is contingent on funding.
Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and se xual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.
In accordance with Utah State Code 3A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6972879
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