Salary: $56,244.00 - $66,169.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706505
Closing: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Position Announcement
Utah Valley University is seeking a Program Director for Research
and Creative Works to provide strategic leadership and support for
undergraduate research, creative works, and areas of academic
distinction. This position plays an important role in expanding
opportunities for students and faculty by developing and promoting
programs, supporting participation in conferences, assisting with
grant opportunities, and evaluating program outcomes. Working
collaboratively with faculty directors, academic colleges and
schools, and university partners, the Program Director helps
advance engaging learning opportunities while supporting the growth
and success of undergraduate research and creative activity across
the university.
The Program Director will also provide training and presentations,
track program participation, support faculty and students in
pursuing research and creative opportunities, and help connect
participants with local, state, and national conferences. This
position offers an opportunity to shape and strengthen programs
that support student learning, faculty engagement, and academic
innovation across the university.
Summary of Responsibilities
Oversees URCW and academic distinction program processes, correspondence, budget transfers, reports, and statistics. Reviews all ELWD grant applications and disbursements to ensure they are in line with the intended purpose of the program and meet UVU's policies and procedures and ELWD guidelines. Chairs and manages evaluation committees for grants offered through ELWD. Collaborates with schools/colleges, departments, and the Research Institute to establish procedures, policies, and resources…
for grant management. Identifies and assists faculty and student awardees requiring assistance from the Office of General Counsel regarding intellectual property and liability issues relating to grant awards. Supports the Scholarly and Creative Undergraduate Learning Partnership Team (SCULPT).
Provides mentoring and assistance to faculty and students
seeking internal grants overseen by ELWD. Acts as a point of
contact and resource for college/school research coordinators.
Maintains the database to ensure students and faculty remain on
track to meet the goals of awards. Maintains an organizational
structure and staffing to meet the organization's goals. Maintains
program websites with troubleshooting and developing content.
Coordinates with Dx to identify and utilize software platforms to
increase efficiency and effectiveness of the area's programs.
Support the high-impact activities of the ELWD.
Administers and evaluates budgets of multiple soft and hard
accounts for all grant programs. Coordinates with the Academic
Affairs financial manager to ensure ELWD budgets are appropriate.
Directs the funding and awarding of faculty and student grants and
provides leadership for the development and funding of new grant
opportunities. Establishes guidelines, policies, and processes for
URCW grant development. Leads the tracking, reporting, and
assessment of grant programs. Generates a strategic plan yearly
based on analysis of data and the university's core values. Manages
and distributes URSCA grant funds.
Collaborates with the Office of Teaching and Learning to
identify training needs of ELWD programs with emphasis on
undergraduate research. Facilitates faculty and student training to
include in-class program presentations for departments. Facilitates
academic distinction programs' faculty directors' training efforts
with OTL.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree
and two years of experience directly related to the Summary of
Duties OR a bachelor's degree plus four years of directly related
experience and/or any combination of education and/or experience
directly related to the Summary of Duties totaling six years.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of staff-level experience or an equivalent combination
of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties
totaling seven years
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Institutional policies and procedures.
- Internal control procedures and accountability practices
related to academic grants and budgets.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills with a wide range of students,
faculty, staff, university executives, and employers, orally and in
written format.
- Managing budgets.
- Skills in the use of office computer applications and research
tools.
- Skills in project development and management.
- Skills in organization and maintenance of effective records
management and information systems.
Abilities
- Ability to direct cross-functional teams of faculty and
staff.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while
meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively across campus to develop
research and dissemination opportunities.
- Ability to prioritize and problem-solve.
- Ability to assist students and faculty in developing grant
applications.
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/5464320/program-director-research-and-creative-works
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