Program Manager - Sigma Chi

Open Date

06/03/2026

Requisition Number

PRN45246B

Job Title

Manager, Program

Working Title

Program Manager - Sigma Chi

Career Progression Track

D

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

Monday thru Friday – 8:30 am to 5 pm, with nights and weekends. Depending on the location of applicant this position could be fully remote or hybrid.

VP Area

President

Department

01146 - Huntsman Cancer Foundation

Location

Other

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

50000 to 60000

Close Date

06/30/2026

Job Summary
Opportunity to work with Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) as a Sigma Chi program manager. HCF has been the Sigma Chi Fraternity’s preferred collegiate philanthropic partner since 2005. Each year the Sigma Chi International Fraternity raises over $5 Million for HCF through events and campaigns across college campuses throughout North America. The successful candidate will be able to cultivate relationships throughout Sigma Chi and act as a professional representative of HCF at Sigma Chi events and meetings, as well as fundraising events and donor meetings.

This position will require up to 50% travel, and cultivate and steward up to 250 Sigma Chi chapters. A candidate will possess public relations/communications, marketing skills, and content creation experience. A successful candidate will have great time management and flexibility to be productive both in the office and while traveling. This position can be open to hybrid or remote depending on the location of the applicant.

Responsibilities

Deliver compelling presentations and represent the Foundation at conferences, workshops, and chapter events

Monitor and respond promptly to donors’ and fundraisers’ phone calls and emails

Keep accurate and organized records

Assist with managing and mentoring up to 120 chapters through in-person and virtual meetings

Manage and strategically grow a $1-3M+ fundraising portfolio across assigned chapters

Encourage participation, increase fundraising commitment, and communicate the mission of HCF

Partner with chapter leadership to implement scalable fundraising campaigns that increase participation and overall revenue

Strengthen donor retention through timely follow up, recognition strategies, impact reporting, and personalized outreach

Assist in the planning of HCF’s involvement at Sigma Chi’s annual leadership conferences/workshop

Organize and conduct tours of Huntsman Cancer Institute to connect donors and fundraisers directly to mission impact

Prepare correspondence to Sigma Chi leadership and fundraisers

Analyze fundraising performance data to identify growth opportunities and proactively address gaps

Work some nights and weekend hours during various events and travel

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

HCF Qualifications

Demonstrated strength in relationship management and donor stewardship

Strong public speaking, communications, and marketing capabilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Outlook, CRM systems, and Google platforms

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Ability to work effectively in both remote and travel-based environments

Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Self-management, team orientated, must be able to work remotely while traveling

Preferences

Bachelor’s degree

Understand the culture of Greek systems on college campuses, specifically Sigma Chi

Experience with fundraising, event planning, and marketing

Meticulous attention to detail, excellence in written and verbal skill

Proficient in CRM systems (Blackbaud Raiser's Edge/NXT), Microsoft programs (Adobe, Outlook). Independent troubleshooting, cross-platform adaptability, digital literacy

Comfortable working across teams and supporting collaborative development goals

Strategic mindset with strong execution and attention to detail

Type

Benefited Staff

EEO Statement
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.

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.

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 Title IX (OEO).

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