Program Director - Research and Creative Works

Program Director - Research and Creative Works

Salary

$56,244.00 - $66,169.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706505

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Engaged Learning & Workforce Dev.

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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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 UVUs 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 organizations 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 areas 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 universitys 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 Bachelors degree and two years of experience directly related to the Summary of Duties OR a bachelors 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.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

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Do you meet the required qualifications as outlined: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelors degree and two years of experience directly related to the Summary of Duties OR a bachelors 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?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu