"Program Manager - CTLI K-12 Civic Education"

Job Details

Salary: $55,141.00 - $64,871.00 Annually

Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number: FY2605533

Closing: 2/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Program Manager for CTLI K-12 Civic Education at Utah Valley University plays a key leadership role in expanding high-quality civic education across Utah and the surrounding region. This fully hybrid position offers the opportunity to shape and grow impactful professional development programs for K-12 educators, working closely with the CTLI director, fellows, and colleagues within the Center for Constitutional Studies. The role is well suited to someone who is energized by program building, collaboration, and advancing civic learning.

As Program Manager, you will help translate CTLI's mission into well-designed, well-executed trainings that support educators and strengthen civic understanding statewide. UVU offers a collaborative academic environment that values innovation, public engagement, and meaningful educational partnerships, making this an ideal position for a mission-driven professional who wants to lead, collaborate, and make a lasting impact in civic education.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Designing and planning K-12 professional development conferences, trainings, and programs in Utah and the surrounding region; recruiting and managing instructors, selecting and organizing curriculum, designing event schedules, coordinating with partners.
• Executing, evaluating, and improving K-12 professional development conferences, trainings, and programs in Utah and the surrounding region; directing all instructional activities at the trainings; coordinating with events manager for successful implementation of events; designing and administering evaluation surveys; recommending to CTLI director or designee how trainings may be improved.
• Building teacher network and contact databases through networking opportunities and publicly available information; develop relationships with schools, districts, and other organizations in Utah and the surrounding region; build relationships with civic education organizations in Utah and neighboring states.
• Participate in the intellectual life of CCS, including CTLI team-based civic education research, public discourse projects, and other conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in History, Political Science, Social Studies Education, or a closely related field, with a minimum of 2-5 years of K-12 teaching or educational experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in American Government, American History, Political Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 20 years of K-12 teaching or educational experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering civic education professional development to K-12 educators across Utah, including rural communities.
• Familiarity with and experience supporting CTLI's K-12 professional development programs.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of American government and history.
• Knowledge of the K-12 curriculum development and professional development processes.
• Knowledge of practices and trends in K-12 pedagogy.
• Knowledge of and experience in analytical/research methods and good analytical practices.

Skills

• Exceptional teaching skills at the K-12 and/or undergraduate level.
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills.

Abilities

• Ability to engage individually and collaboratively with varied participants and stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, teachers, and government officials.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously to meet assigned deadlines.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5220305/program-manager-ctli-k-12-civic-education