Job Information
University of Utah Study Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 12/17/2025
Requisition Number PRN43853B
Job Title Study Coordinators
Working Title Study Coordinator
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00198 - Parks Recreation and Tourism
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range DOE/DOQ
Close Date 06/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 01/19/2026
Job Summary
Study Coordinator – Evaluation for Youth Camp Initiatives
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid options available; position is not remote)
We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Study Coordinator to support a multi-year evaluation initiative focused on youth camps and character education. This position will play a key role in managing data collection processes and coordinating training and technical assistance for camp personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in project coordination, data management, and stakeholder engagement.
Full-time, 12-month appointment with potential for renewal. Currently funded through 2029.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Target start date: between January and June of 2026.
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Study Coordinator
Training and Assistance for Grantees
● Develop and deliver training materials and presentations to prepare grantees for evaluation activities.
● Attend grantee cohort meetings to provide support and guidance.
● Lead training for camps focused on data use and interpretation for program improvement.
Project Management and Evaluation Coordination
● Coordinate data collection efforts, including surveys and interviews, across multiple sites.
● Serve as a liaison with camps, the ACA (American Camp Association), and other stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and logistics.
● Prepare and distribute evaluation materials to participating sites.
● Support data verification processes for accuracy and completeness.
● Support dashboard development and data visualization for reporting and decision-making.
● Work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Study Coordinator, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Study Coordinator, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Study Coordinator, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Study Coordinator, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Familiarity with summer camps or similar youth-serving organizations.
Master’s degree in Human Development/Developmental Science; Education; Psychology; Parks, Recreation, and Tourism; or related fields.
Experience developing training materials and facilitating workshops.
Research experience working with quantitative and/or qualitative data.
Proficiency in data management and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, R, or Python).
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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