Diversity | University of Utah

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesSpeakingCoordinationWritingTime ManagementComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Personnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administeri
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employ
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing

Technology

Charting softwareAccounting softwareHuman resources softwareTime accounting softwareDocument management software

Tools

Audio recording equipmentDesktop computersNotebook computersPersonal computersScanners

Work Values

RelationshipsRecognitionAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-3121.00	Human Resources Managers	title_inference	$140,030 median	+5%	1,110

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Employee questions and work-related disputes — interpret and administer HR policies with reduced oversight to resolve routine personnel issues in a mid-sized organization.
New employee orientation programs — plan and facilitate onboarding sessions independently, tailoring content to reinforce organizational values and objectives.
Staffing coordination activities — manage recruitment pipelines, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring decisions for open positions with limited supervisory review.
Compensation and benefits policies — analyze market data and internal pay structures to recommend adjustments that ensure legal compliance and competitiveness.
HR and ERP software systems — generate standard workforce reports and maintain accurate personnel databases to support management decision-making.
Disciplinary procedures — administer corrective action processes, including documentation and employee counseling, in accordance with organizational policy.
Equal employment opportunity regulations — advise line managers on compliance requirements and respond to routine policy questions in a corporate environment.
Labor contract provisions — interpret standard contract language and communicate terms clearly to employees and supervisors during routine labor relations matters.
Performance management cycles — coordinate goal-setting, review scheduling, and documentation processes across departments with moderate managerial oversight.
Business intelligence and data analysis software — produce workforce analytics summaries to support HR planning and resource allocation decisions.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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