A Training and Development Specialist directs education or staff training programs for a company, such as large firms or distributorships, or private post-secondary educational providers.
Engaged Learning and Workforce Development Salary:
Depends on
Qualifications Job Type:
Executives Job Number:
FY2706443
Closing:
9/30/2026 11:59
PM Mountain Location:
Main Campus -
Orem Division:
VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Provost of Engaged Learning and Workforce Development. Engaged Learning and Workforce Development is a university-wide hub that connects students, faculty, and external partners through hands-on, high-impact learning experiences. Home to more than a dozen programs, Engaged Learning and Workforce Development supports student success by offering research opportunities, graduation distinctions, industry connections, and more. In collaboration with campus departments and community partners, the hub expands access to engaged learning and fosters participation from across the university and beyond. The Associate Provost oversees the management and coordination of key engaged learning programs, ensuring they are thoughtfully integrated, effective, and aligned with university-wide goals. The position plays a central role in strengthening UVU's commitment to student-centered, practice-based education that leads to effective workforce development. The university seeks a visionary academic leader who brings a deep understanding of national best practices in project-based, experiential, and engaged learning. The Associate Provost will guide programming that fosters collaboration, continuous improvement, and academic excellence. Applicants will find an opportunity to influence institutional direction, support meaningful learning experiences, and contribute to a dynamic university environment that values innovation, access, and student success. Utah Valley University (UVU) was founded in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School, created to meet the workforce needs of the nation and a rapidly growing region. It expanded over time from technical training to comprehensive higher education. It became Utah Valley State College in 1993 and achieved university status in 2008, when the name changed to Utah Valley University. Academically, UVU is known for applied, career-connected learning. It is the first university in Utah to establish an applied artificial intelligence institute, and it continues to expand programs aligned with high-demand fields. Its graduates, drawn from all backgrounds, go on to make meaningful contributions across Utah and around the world, reinforcing UVU's role as a powerful engine of opportunity, economic mobility, and community advancement. To learn more about Utah Valley University, visit: uvu.edu . To learn more about the position, please review the position profile below: https://www.agbsearch.com/sites/default/files/position-profiles/final_aa_ap_of_engaged_learning_profile_26_profile_8.5x11_v2.pdf (Download PDF reader) To apply, please visit the following link: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/associate-provost-of-engaged-learning-and-workforce-development-utah-valley-university Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications AGB Search is pleased to assist Utah Valley University with this leadership search. To apply for the Associate Provost of Engaged Learning and Workforce Development position, candidates are requested to submit the following: Letter of interest addressing the experience and qualifications identified in the profile; A curriculum vitae/resume; and Contact information for five references (to be contacted with candidate's permission at a later date).
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