Program Director - Student Activities
Salary
$48,845.00 - $58,614.00 Annually
Location
Main Campus - Orem
Job Type
FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number
FY2606088
Division
VP Student Affairs
Department
Student Leadership/Involvement
Opening Date
06/16/2026
Closing Date
6/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Cover Letter
Applicant Support
1-855-524-5627
Support@schooljobs.com
Position Announcement
Join Utah Valley University in a role where you can directly shape the student experience and empower the next generation of leaders. As the Program Director of Student Activities, you will play a central part in creating a vibrant campus environment by guiding student government initiatives, mentoring student leaders, and bringing engaging events to life for the broader student body. This position offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful partnerships across campus, influence leadership development, and see your work reflected in a more connected and dynamic university community.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, values student engagement, and brings both creativity and professionalism to their work. You'll develop and facilitate impactful trainings, support student organizations, and help streamline processes that enable student involvement to flourish. With a focus on mentorship, service, and diplomacy, you will make a lasting difference while developing your leadership, program management, and relationship-building skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Summary of Responsibilities
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
A bachelors degree from an accredited institution and directly related experience to the summary of duties; OR a combination of education and experience totaling four years, is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of and commitment to student involvement.
Knowledge of methods and practices of effective leadership principles and techniques, including mentoring and supervision.
Knowledge of planning, developing, and coordinating student programs.
Knowledge and understanding of common university services.
Understanding of event planning, including experience design, basic risk assessment, and logistical needs.
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 matter 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.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.
Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:
For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.
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Do you have experience coordinating or managing programs, events, or activities in a higher education or student-focused environment?
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Do you have experience handling administrative processes, such as budgeting, expense tracking, or processing requests/forms?
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Do you have experience using databases or systems to manage participant information and program logistics?
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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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What is your highest level of education?
Required Question
Employer Utah Valley University
Address 800 W. University Parkway
Orem, Utah, 84058
Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627
Website http://www.uvu.edu
Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution. A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University’s facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.