Job Details

Program Director - Student Connection

Position Number: 6468509
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Program Director - Student Connection

Salary: $48,845.00 - $57,464.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2604763
Closing: 8/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Student Affairs

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a Program Director for the Student Connection Branch who is passionate about empowering students and fostering a vibrant campus community. In this role, you will lead the planning, implementation, and facilitation of initiatives that strengthen connections between the student government and the broader student body, while enhancing the program's overall brand and visibility. You will collaborate with campus partners, coordinate impactful student trainings and events, and manage processes that support student group engagement and participation.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with dynamic student leaders, providing mentorship and guidance that fuels their growth and success. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, diplomacy, and a service-oriented approach to building meaningful student experiences. If you are driven by the belief that student involvement transforms lives and strengthens community, this role will allow you to make a lasting impact at UVU.

Summary of Responsibilities

Program Oversight: Processes all student group requests related to campus scheduling, purchasing, catering, signage/marketing, fundraising, etc. Tracks allocated budget use and reconciles monthly purchases and deposits. Contributes to the development of program learning outcomes by participating in group conversations with department leadership and assisting in the implementation of teaching activities. Directs the implementation of programming, events, and activities dedicated to promoting connection and belonging on campus. Conducts assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of programs/events. Builds campus partnerships by collaborating with other SDWB programs and university units. Promotes the program to the student community through the development of marketing materials, the distribution of program information to university units, and tabling at events such as orientations and fairs. Directs the recruitment, interview process, selection, and onboarding of student leaders. Facilitates the creation of design assets for marketing/branding and the distribution of promotional materials. Supervises the student government communications and branding efforts, including the management of staff and student leaders assigned.
Student Mentorship: Maintains a regular in-office presence and availability to advise and support student leaders. Conducts one-on-one meetings, providing constructive feedback for progression. Evaluates student skill development. Creates teaching activities and facilitates regularly held student trainings. Supervises and tracks the participation of scholarship-receiving student leaders as well as volunteers. Guides students in the planning and execution of activities, group meetings, development of partnerships, project completion, etc. Attends student events sponsored by the program to provide staff presence and assistance when needed, including but not limited to on-campus events and off-campus retreats and activities.
Department Systems: Utilizes internal department databases, ensuring student information is up to date for current use, archive purposes, and alumni interactions. Provides training on database use and functionality to student users. Develops forms for the collection of necessary information from events/activities. Regularly communicates with staff and student leaders through the use of Microsoft Teams.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned to promote the success of the program and the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement, including assistance in executing departmental projects/events.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

An earned bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
One or more years of experience in managing/instructing small groups.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop, and sustain relationships with others.
Ability to contribute to a collaborative environment as a team player.
Project and program management skills, including the development, implementation, management, and evaluation.
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both orally and in writing.
Basic technological skills, including but not limited to word processing, email communications, spreadsheets, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
Work experience within higher education, specifically student life and/or student leadership.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

A knowledge of and commitment to student involvement.
A knowledge of methods and practices of effective leadership principles and techniques, including mentoring and supervision.
A knowledge of planning, developing, and coordinating student programs.
Basic knowledge and understanding of common university services.

Skills

Demonstrated skill set centered on group dynamics, mentorship, and leadership development.
Project and program management skills including conception, development, implementation, management, and evaluation.
Basic technological skills including but not limited to word processing, email communications, spreadsheets, etc.
Basic skills in public speaking and presentation to small and large groups.

Abilities

Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop, and sustain relationships with others, such as campus departments, students, staff, and faculty, and contribute to a collaborative environment as a team player.
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures and apply them in the appropriate settings.
Ability to effectively facilitate one-on-one and group meetings, including the navigation of sensitive subject content such as race, gender, ideologies, etc., and the introduction of new ideas.
Able to adjust to a variable work schedule including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5043113/program-director-student-connection

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