Job Details

Program Director - Student Activities

Position Number: 7247409
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Program Director - Student Activities

Salary: $48,845.00 - $58,614.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2606088
Closing: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Student Affairs

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

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 by fostering the development of social skills, providing opportunities for student advocacy and representation, and building connections/relationships amongst students and an affinity to the university. Conducts assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of programs/events. Builds campus partnerships by collaborating with other Student Life programs and university units. Promotes the program to the student community by distributing program information to university units and tabling at events such as orientation and fairs. Directs the recruitment, interview process, selection, and onboarding of student leaders. Facilitates the creation of design assets for marketing/branding and distribution of promotional materials related to sponsored events and activities (when applicable).
Student Mentorship: Maintains a regular in-office presence and availability to advise and support student leaders. Conducts one-on-one meetings and provides constructive feedback for progression. Evaluates student skill development. Creates teaching activities and facilitates regularly held student trainings. Supervises and tracks the participation of scholarship student leaders and volunteers. Guides students in planning and executing activities, conducting group meetings, developing partnerships, completing projects, etc. Attends student events sponsored by the program to provide staff presence and assistance when needed.
Department Systems: Utilizes internal department database, 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 to collect necessary information from events/activities. Regularly communicates with staff and student leaders via Microsoft Teams.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned, necessary to the success of the program and Department of Student Leadership and Involvement, including assistance in executing departmental projects/events.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

A bachelor's 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:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant discipline.
Work experience within higher education, specifically student life and/or student leadership.

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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5379918/program-director-student-activities

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