Program Manager - Academic Affairs - Student Success

Utah Valley University offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success at an institution committed to access and academic excellence. As the Academic Affairs - Student Success Program Manager, you will play a central role in shaping initiatives that strengthen the student experience and advance the university's strategic priorities. Working closely with the Academic Chief of Staff & Associate Provost for Academics, you'll collaborate across departments to guide programs that support student achievement and institutional effectiveness. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a data-informed, mission-driven environment. You'll lead efforts grounded in evidence-based practices, contribute to planning and advocacy at the institutional level, and help ensure that UVU's student success initiatives reflect the needs of a growing campus community. It's a chance to influence meaningful change, build strong partnerships, and support UVU's commitment to helping every student succeed.

MANAGE INITIATIVES

Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of strategic initiatives, including Our Better Selves for a Better America, that enhance Academic Affairs - Student Success engagement and outcomes. Develops work plans with defined timelines and measurable outcomes, including the number of participants, student engagement, and involvement of internal and external partners. Collaborates with university departments, faculty, and community partners to coordinate facilitated dialogues and community-facing programming, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and student success priorities. Seeks opportunities to collaborate with nonprofit agencies to organize co-sponsored events both on the UVU campus and in the broader community.

WRITE GRANT PROPOSALS

Develops and prepares grant proposals for Academic Affairs - Student Success priorities. Identifies external funding opportunities, collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather required information, and ensures proposals meet university, state, and federal guidelines. Supports grant reporting and compliance activities as needed.

COLLABORATE WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS

Builds and sustains strategic partnerships with campus directors, academic leaders, nonprofit agencies, and external organizations to bring co-sponsored events, programs, speakers, and training opportunities to campus in support of student success. Coordinates joint initiatives by securing community participation in facilitated dialogues, cultivating relationships with mission-aligned organizations, and collecting participant feedback to inform continuous improvement. Identifies and builds relationships with current and potential donors, connecting philanthropic interests to Academic Affairs initiatives and student success priorities.

MANAGE PROJECT BUDGETS

Oversees the inflow and expenditure of project funds to ensure strict compliance with UVU policies, as well as state and federal laws. Coordinates financial activities, monitors budgets, and ensures expenditures align with applicable regulations, policies, and program objectives.

ASSESS PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Conducts need assessments and utilizes internal and external data to inform and prioritize program measures. Contributes to the assessment of program outcomes, structures, and the student academic experience. Evaluates program strengths and risks, and implements improvement plans to enhance effectiveness and outcomes. Performs other job-related duties, as assigned, in support of Academic Affairs - Student Success goals. Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling at least six years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in a related field. Knowledge Knowledge of project management for large, extended, and multiple objective projects. Knowledge of office methods, techniques, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of current trends and strategies used in support of the success of academic affairs. Knowledge of and commitment to UVU's mission and strategic directions. Skills Strong leadership, organization, interpersonal communication (oral and written), problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills. Exceptional skill in organizing and coordinating large projects. Excellent skills in the use of computers and computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, databases, and presentations, with a preference for skills in Microsoft 365 applications. Demonstrated skill in strategic planning, data analysis, and assessment. Demonstrated skill in program development and facilitation. Abilities Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments. Ability to demonstrate relationship caretaking and group facilitation techniques. Ability to build professional relationships with internal employees and external partners.