<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 04/14/2026 Requisition Number PRN44742B Job Title Graduate Student Coord II Working Title BREO Grad Student Coord II Career Progression Track E Track Level FLSA Code Professional 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 02146 - Training Programs Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 45,450 to 55,550 Close Date 07/14/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>The Biomedical Research Education Office (BREO) in the Health Sciences Research Office seeks a Graduate Student Coordinator II with an interest in academic program coordination, supporting interdepartmental graduate education, and working with students pursuing graduate training in the biomedical sciences. BREO is a hub for graduate and postdoctoral training in the health sciences at the U of Utah. Our work is focused on four student-centered domains - graduate education, institutional training grants & fellowships, student development, and community & culture.</p> <p>This position will work primarily in the graduate education domain with potential side projects in other domains. BREO supports the administration of three (3) interdepartmental PhD programs - the MD-PhD program, the Interdepartmental Neuroscience PhD program, and the Bioscience PhD Program. Collectively, these programs admit 60-70 new PhD students annually. Students join departments across the University of Utah creating a broad and vibrant community of students and faculty. The programs also support an array of large and small events that support the career and professional development of PhD students in the biomedical sciences. The Graduate Student Coordinator II will work closely with the PhD program staff to carry out the common administrative needs of these programs. Ideal candidates will have experience managing professional websites and social media accounts. As this is a student facing position, some flexibility in working schedule may be needed, with occasional evening and weekend hours required. Specific details of position responsibilities are listed below.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>Performs administrative tasks to support graduate students. Activities include, but not limited to, record-keeping, program of study coordination, scheduling, graduation tracking. </li></ol> </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li> <p>Assist with the graduate programs recruitment and admissions process including standard communications with prospective students organizing admission materials, and coordinating associated events (e.g., receptions, meals, city tours).</p> </li><li> <p>Assist colleagues with the planning and execution of large, sponsored events including the annual Snowbird Symposium and Bioscience Symposium.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist colleagues with travel related activities including recruitment, interviews, seminar series, and symposia.</p> </li><li> <p>In collaboration with graduate program managers and directors, maintain graduate program websites and social media accounts. Development of content and strategies to enhance engagement of potential students, current students, and training faculty are strongly encouraged.</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in events related to graduate programs, graduate student orientation, national and local graduate conferences, and professional development events.</p> </li><li> <p>Foster positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and community partners.</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>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.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).</p> <p>2 years' of related experience.</p> <p>Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills</p> <p>Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.</p> <p>Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. 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They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>How many years of related work experience do you have? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Less than 2 years</p> </li><li> <p>2 year or more, but less than 4 years</p> </li><li> <p>4 years or more, but less than 6 years</p> </li><li> <p>6 years or more, but less than 8 years</p> </li><li> <p>8 years or more</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only </li></ul>