Program Director - Student Activities

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University offers an exciting opportunity for professionals who are passionate about building community, elevating student engagement, and shaping a vibrant campus experience. The Program Director for Student Activities plays a key role in supporting student government by planning, implementing, and facilitating a wide range of activities and large-scale events that enrich student life. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys creating memorable experiences, and values the impact that well-designed programming can have on student belonging and involvement.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across campus to build strong partnerships, support the development and delivery of student trainings, manage student group participation, and ensure smooth processing of student requests and forms. Success in the position calls for tenacity, diplomacy, and a genuine commitment to mentoring student leaders. With a strong emphasis on customer service and relationship-building, the Program Director helps create a welcoming and energetic environment where students can grow, lead, and connect. It’s a chance to make a meaningful difference in the student experience 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 fostering the development of social skills, 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 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 orientation and fairs. Directs the recruitment, interview process, selection, and onboarding of student leaders. Facilitates the creation of design assets for marketing and branding, as well as the distribution of promotional materials.
• 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 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.
• 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 for collecting 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

• 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 and the introduction of new ideas.
• Able to adjust to a variable work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.