What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Operations Manager position at University of Utah Health Research?
Details
Open Date 01/27/2026
Requisition Number PRN44129B
Job Title Operations Management - Multi-Department (Non-Executive)
Working Title Clinical Operations Manager
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level M3 - Manager
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
M-F 8-4:30
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00958 - DFPM-Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $75,000-$88,000
Close Date 04/27/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Job Summary:
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
Responsibilities:
This is a Manager-Level position in the Management track.
Job Code: M23833
Grade: M16
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).
Manager, Operations Management : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Job Posting Preferences
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To Request a Reasonable Accommodation For a Disability Or If You Or Someone You Know Has Experienced Discrimination Or Sexual Misconduct Including Sexual Harassment, You May Contact The Director/Title IX Coordinator In The Office Of Equal Opportunity And Affirmative Action
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
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.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. 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.
Open Date 01/27/2026
Requisition Number PRN44129B
Job Title Operations Management - Multi-Department (Non-Executive)
Working Title Clinical Operations Manager
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level M3 - Manager
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
M-F 8-4:30
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00958 - DFPM-Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $75,000-$88,000
Close Date 04/27/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Job Summary:
- Oversees administrative, financial, personnel, and technical functions of a program within the Division of Family and Community Medicine Clinical Operations.
- Takes a leadership role in designing, implementing, and running various strategic programs in the department and plays a key role in developing the clinical operations strategy
- This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of various programs as well as the planning, implementation, and tracking of strategic projects as directed.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices.
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
Responsibilities:
- Works across multiple clinic locations, developing relationships with clinic leadership and providers to implement operational strategies.
- Identifies opportunities for optimization and expansion of current services to improve patient care, efficiency of clinical operations, patient access and experience, and provider well-being.
- Track, monitor, and report on divisional financial performance, including budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and variance analyses, to support leadership decision-making.
- Partner with the Behavioral Health Integration ( BHI ) team to provide operational oversight and ensure alignment and effective execution of BHI initiatives.
- Actively participate in Ambulatory Patient Experience Coalition meetings, representing DFCM provider needs in decision-making and goal setting.
- Review patient experience data and comments regularly; identify trends and communicate actionable insights to DFCM leadership and providers.
- This role broadly supports the clinical enterprise by advancing provider initiatives, resource development, and operational strategies that improve access, quality, and patient and provider experience.
This is a Manager-Level position in the Management track.
Job Code: M23833
Grade: M16
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).
Manager, Operations Management : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Job Posting Preferences
- Clinical Operations experience preferred
- Three years of operations management experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To Request a Reasonable Accommodation For a Disability Or If You Or Someone You Know Has Experienced Discrimination Or Sexual Misconduct Including Sexual Harassment, You May Contact The Director/Title IX Coordinator In The Office Of Equal Opportunity And Affirmative Action
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
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.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. 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.
Salary : $75,000 - $88,000