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State of Utah · 5 days ago

SUMH Program Administrator

Salt Lake County, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

The State of Utah is seeking a SUMH Program Administrator to provide leadership and operational oversight for various agency programs. This role involves supporting the Utah Behavioral Health Commission, ensuring compliance with public meeting laws, and managing the operational efficiency of support staff.

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Responsibilities

Performs essential administrative assistant duties for SUMH leadership, including managing high-level correspondence, scheduling, and document preparation

Directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of support staff; identifies training needs, conducts performance evaluations, and manages workload distribution to ensure operational efficiency

Implements program strategies and utilizes research data to monitor program effectiveness and optimize resource utilization

Serves as an administrative and operational support for the Utah Behavioral Health Commission (UBHC) meetings and tasks; facilitates communication between Commission members, stakeholders, and agency leadership

Oversees aspects of meeting administration to ensure full compliance with the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA), including posting notices, preparing agendas, recording minutes, and managing public comment periods

Maintains official records, ensuring all documentation is organized and accessible in accordance with state retention schedules and Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) requirements

Qualification

Management principlesLegal compliance knowledgeCommunication skillsMeeting coordinationMeeting technologyCritical thinkingMinutes documentationInterpersonal skills

Required

Advanced knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources modeling

Working knowledge of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act and the ability to apply state-mandated administrative rules

Mastery of the English language with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and public speaking

The ability to identify when systems or processes are failing and develop logical, effective solutions

High social perceptiveness and the ability to manage diverse reactions from stakeholders and members of the public

Managing complex calendars for high-level officials

The ability to support large public, hybrid meetings in Zoom and Google Meets with hybrid meeting technology

The ability to accurately transcribe complex policy discussions and technical recommendations into professional meeting minutes

Benefits

On-site fitness center, for a minimal membership fee

UTA Eco Pass, at a discounted monthly rate

Teleworking opportunities with a minimum 2 office days

On-site day care center at the Cannon Health Building with First Steps Day Care - contact for rates and availability, 385-382-4012 or firststepschildcareslc@gmail.com