Program Manager - Academic Affairs - Student Success

Summary: 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. Responsibilities: - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in a related field Required Skills: Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Program Development, Grant Proposal Writing, Microsoft 365, Office Software Applications, Prioritization, Relationship Caretaking, Project Management, Decision Making, Group Facilitation