Academic Success Manager - University Relations

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

Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Job Type : FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number : FY2604982

Division : VP Academic Affairs

Department : Concurrent Enrollment

Opening Date : 09 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply : Resume

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Position Announcement

The University Relations Academic Success Manager role at Utah Valley University offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on student success and faculty engagement. Working closely with faculty liaisons, department chairs, and high school instructors, this position plays a vital role in strengthening partnerships that expand access to higher education. By leading instructor onboarding, organizing professional development opportunities, and facilitating meaningful collaboration across departments, the Manager helps ensure the quality and effectiveness of academic programs that support UVU's mission.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where relationship-building, program coordination, and strategic problem-solving come together. With responsibilities ranging from managing budgets and training initiatives to recognizing faculty service and gathering program feedback, the University Relations Manager has the opportunity to influence both immediate outcomes and long-term academic success. Applicants will find fulfillment in contributing to a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and impactful partnerships.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Communications : Initiates, creates, and executes communication with UVU academic departments, faculty liaisons, and department chairs regarding course applications and offerings. With the Engagement Team, develops training materials for academic liaisons - including presentations, and print and web platforms. Administers processes, from start to finish, connecting faculty liaisons with essential high school resources, including program instructors, coordinators, and administrators, to facilitate seamless collaboration.
• Trainings : Analyzes, initiates, creates, and executes training for new faculty liaisons. Works in conjunction with the High School Relations Manager to develop and execute the annual Professional Development Conference, contributing to stakeholder professional development and growth. Analyzes, initiates, creates, and executes additional workshops and makeup training sessions. Collaborates with the Director of Academic Success to plan and execute the annual liaison and department chair meeting, fostering continuous skill development.
• Analysis, Reporting & Tracking : Maintains the list of UVU department chairs and liaisons for each department. Initiates and facilitates high school site classroom visits with liaisons. Manages semester and year end course syllabi collection and updates. Manages and tracks faculty liaison attendance at the annual professional development conference, site visits, and update trainings. Manages compensation payment processes for liaisons, ensuring efficiency and transparency of the program. Creates, distributes, and collects insights from high school instructors through liaison performance surveys, contributing to ongoing program efforts and improvements.
• Relationship Building and Awards : Excels in relationship-building and recognition efforts including administering annual awards and recognizing years of service for liaisons and department chairs. Initiates and executes annual visits to liaisons and department chairs with the Director of Academic Success, fostering relationships with stakeholders.
• Budget : Develops and manages area budgetary aspects related to high school relations activities, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support the program's initiatives effectively.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties; OR any combination of education and / or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling five years.

Preferred Qualifications :

One to two years of experience in event support and college degree / certificate preferred.

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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 :

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