Assistant Vice President for Regional Services

**Assistant Vice President for Regional Services**

• Salary:** $130,000.00 Annually
• Location:** Cedar City, UT
• Job Type:** Full-time Staff
• Job Number:** 202400256
• Division:** Advancement & Enrollment Management
• Closing:** Continuous
• FLSA:** Exempt
  
  

**Position Summary**

Serves in a leadership role for Southern Utah University (SUU) with community and industry leaders, State and Federal agencies, and other groups interested in supporting regional services.

Date of first consideration: 02/05/2026

**Essential Functions**

• Advance SUU's Regional Mission: Promote and expand the mission of SUU Regional Services through collaboration with community leaders, businesses, and state and federal partners supporting rural and regional development.
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate high-impact relationships with industry leaders to enhance innovation, workforce training, and business expansion opportunities.
• Provide Administrative Oversight: Oversee select university centers and programs aligned with rural and economic development, rural health, outdoor engagement, and statewide or community-based initiatives, along with other assigned programs.
• Secure Funding and Resources: Identify, obtain, and manage appropriations, grants, and external funding to sustain and strengthen Regional Services programs.
• Lead Major Events and Conferences: Plan and execute key statewide events, including the One Utah Summit, managing logistics, speakers, sponsorships, and program delivery.
• Represent SUU in State and Federal Initiatives: Collaborate with agencies such as the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Department of Natural Resources, and U.S. Departments of Interior, Agriculture, and Labor to align efforts and share expertise.
• Develop and Deliver Policy Presentations: Prepare and present rural policy and development briefings for the Utah Legislature, the Governor, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholder organizations.
• Manage Budgets and Operations: Oversee budgets, contracts, accounts, marketing, and communications for Regional Services.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

**Education & Experience**

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing appropriations and grants.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and implement major conferences and public events.
• Experience developing and leading regional or statewide programs.
• Exceptional skills in collaboration, innovation, and professional communication.
• Knowledge of rural economic development practices, state and federal agency programs, business development, and workforce training initiatives.
• Ability to engage and partner effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• At least 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, government, or community/economic development.
  
  

**Supplemental Information**

Documents Needed To Apply

• 3-5 references
  
  

Salary is $130,000 DOE

Position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

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