Travel Manager
Salary
$51,775.00 - $60,912.00 Annually
Location
Main Campus - Orem
Job Type
FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number
FY2606098
Division
VP Finance and Auxiliary Services
Department
Procurement Services
Opening Date
06/11/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Applicant Support
1-855-524-5627
Support@schooljobs.com
Position Announcement
Utah Valley University is seeking a dynamic Travel Manager to spearhead our Travel Office and lead the evolution of our campus-wide travel and expense programs. This position is an exceptional opportunity to serve as a strategic leader and the primary voice of travel across a vibrant campus. You will oversee the complete lifecycle of the Travel Card Program, drive travel system optimizations, and manage a dedicated team of professionals within our forward-thinking Procurement & Contract Services department. If you excel at transforming complex policies into user-friendly solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers the perfect platform to showcase your expertise and make a tangible institutional impact.
Working at Utah Valley University means joining a culture dedicated to innovation and professional growth. As the largest institution in the state, UVU offers a unique blend of stability, a forward-thinking work environment, and an unmatched commitment to work-life balance right in the heart of beautiful Utah Valley. Beyond a deeply rewarding career, UVU provides an industry-leading total compensation package that includes exceptional health and dental benefits, generous paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and their dependents. If you are ready to lead a critical university operation while enjoying a supportive, community-driven campus culture, we invite you to apply and help us keep UVU moving forward.
Summary of Responsibilities
Coordinates travel expense report reviews and audits within the travel and expense system. In coordination with other Procurement & Contract Services employees and teams, ensures the travel and expense software system remains operational and effective. Ensures travel expenditures adhere to university policy and guidelines. Trains travel office staff on proper review and audit techniques and procedures.
Manages the Travel Card program. This responsibility includes managing critical activities, such as card application review and approval, card issuance and account closures, tracking accounts and transactions, problem-solving card failures, and developing and maintaining travel card training and guidance. Monitors travel card expenditures for appropriateness and in accordance with campus policy. Runs reports, assesses, and audits card transactions for charges not reconciled. Monitors outstanding travel card transactions for improper delays. Takes corrective action when necessary, including retraining, suspensions, or revocation of card privileges.
Supervises all other Travel Office staff. This responsibility includes daily monitoring, coordination, and adjustment of staff workloads; time and leave approvals; process improvement; problem resolution; interviewing, hiring, and training; performance reviews; and employee growth and development.
Serves as the primary contact for all faculty and staff regarding the Travel Office. Trains university employees regarding university travel policies and procedures. Evaluates and approves appropriate issuance of Travel Advances to UVU Employees. Reconciles outstanding Travel Advances made to university faculty and staff.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelors degree plus three to five years of related experience, including two years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling at least seven years.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing a college/university travel office and travel card program.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge and expertise of the Travel Card solution and related processes.
Knowledge of the university travel and expense software solution and related travel card feeds.
General knowledge of basic accounting, auditing, and record-keeping processes and procedures.
General knowledge of financial controls and security.
Skills
Skills with office equipment, computers, and computer software.
Skills in communication, including transferring thoughts and expressing ideas using speech, listening skills, and writing skills to convey
information.
Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Abilities
Ability to orally and in writing.
Ability to apply effective general principles to specific conditions and situations.
Ability to deal with stressful situations.
Ability to meet and work with others in a professional manner.
Ability to supervise others, including training, overseeing, and evaluating work, and monitoring and correcting personnel behavior.
Ability to communicate effectively with various groups and individuals.
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:
For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.
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How many years of experience do you have managing, training, and evaluating personnel as a supervisor or manager?
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Please select the option that best describes your combined education and professional experience in travel administration, auditing, or financial operations.
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Do you have experience managing a travel office or a commercial travel card program within a college, university, or public-sector institution?
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If you answered "Yes" and have experience managing a travel office or commercial travel card program within a college, university, or public-sector institution, please list the institution(s) and provide your title along with a brief description of your role.
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
Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution. A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University’s facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.