University Relations Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University (UVU) seeks a University Relations Manager to expand concurrent enrollment opportunities by collaborating with high schools and UVU departments. You will coordinate onboarding, faculty development, and instructional support while fostering productive partnerships across educational communities.

The role blends relationship management, program leadership, and strategic planning to guide instructional operations, monitor program effectiveness, and use data to inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3–5 years of related experience; or 7+ years total with education/experience.
• Knowledge of higher education curricula, professional development, and programs.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, and performance tracking methods.
• Familiarity with administrative and financial processes for educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Communications: manage relations with UVU departments, chairs, and faculty; support course offerings and program initiatives.
• Training & development: plan onboarding and ongoing training for faculty liaisons and digital education staff.
• Analysis & reporting: maintain records, coordinate site visits, administer surveys, and prepare stakeholder reports.
• Relationship management: build partnerships with chairs, faculty, and liaisons; coordinate program activities.
• Budget: manage area budgets for high school relations and related initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University Relations Manager

Salary: $56,244.00 - $66,169.00 Annually

Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number: FY2706342

Closing: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: UVU Lehi Campus

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University's Lehi campus, theUniversity Relations Manager plays an important role in expandingeducational opportunities for students by strengtheningpartnerships between Concurrent Enrollment and university academicdepartments. This position offers the opportunity to collaboratewith faculty, department chairs, and high school educators tosupport high-quality academic programs that help studentssuccessfully transition to higher education. Individuals in thisrole become trusted partners across educational communities,helping coordinate instructor onboarding, faculty development, andinstructional support while fostering strong, productiverelationships.

This position provides a unique blend of relationship management,program leadership, and strategic planning. The UniversityRelations Manager contributes to the continued growth and successof Concurrent Enrollment by overseeing instructional operations,supporting innovative course delivery models, monitoring programeffectiveness, and using data to inform decision-making. Forprofessionals who enjoy building partnerships, improving processes,and making a meaningful impact on student success, this role offersthe opportunity to work with dedicated educators while helpingadvance UVU's commitment to accessible, high-quality educationthroughout the region.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Communications: Develops and manages communications with UVUacademic departments, department chairs, and faculty who supportConcurrent Enrollment regarding course offerings, instructorapprovals, and program initiatives. Collaborates with theEngagement Team to create and deliver training materials andresources across print, web, and presentation platforms.Coordinates communication and support for digital education coursedelivery, ensuring effective collaboration between academicdepartments and Concurrent Enrollment partners. Serves as a primaryresource for faculty and high school stakeholders, connecting themwith the information, training, and support needed for successfulprogram implementation. When assigned, serves as the primaryliaison to the Bridge Program and World Languages Department incollaboration with the Director of Academic Success &Partnerships.
• Training & Professional Development: Develops and deliversonboarding and ongoing training for faculty liaisons and UVUDigital Education faculty; plans and executes professionaldevelopment conferences, workshops, and make-up training sessions;and collaborates with academic leadership to coordinate annualliaison and department chair training to support continuousprofessional growth.
• Analysis, Reporting & Program Administration: Maintainsfaculty liaison and department records; coordinates and tracks sitevisits, professional development participation, and liaisoncompensation; manages syllabus collection and programdocumentation; administers surveys and analyzes results to supportcontinuous improvement; implements program policies and procedures;and prepares reports and data for stakeholders.
• Relationship Management: Builds and maintains strongpartnerships with UVU department chairs, faculty, and liaisons;leads stakeholder recognition and engagement initiatives;coordinates the Digital Education program with campus partners; andcollaborates to resolve course, faculty, and student issues whileensuring effective program operations.
• Budget: Develops and manages area budgetary aspects related tohigh school relations activities, ensuring optimal allocation ofresources to support the program's initiatives effectively.Performsother job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degreeplus three to five years of related experience; OR an equivalentcombination of education and/or experience related to the Summaryof Duties totaling at least seven years.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of secondary and higher education curricula,instructional environments, and professional developmentpractices.
• Knowledge of concurrent enrollment program objectives,policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of data collection, reporting, recordkeeping, andperformance tracking methods.
• Knowledge of administrative and financial processes related toeducational program operations.

Skills

• Strong organizational, administrative, and customer serviceskills.
• Skilled in problem-solving, prioritization, and managingmultiple assignments simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other computerapplications, including spreadsheets, databases, and reportingtools.
• Skill in data management, report generation, and maintainingaccurate records.
• Skill in financial tracking, budget monitoring, and fiscalrecord management.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with highschool and university faculty, staff, administrators, and communitypartners.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationshipswith individuals from a variety of educational and professionalbackgrounds.
• Ability to foster collaboration, teamwork, and consensus amongstakeholders with differing priorities and interests.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, andmanage projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze information, identify solutions, andimplement process improvements.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, attention to detail, andconfidentiality while handling sensitive information.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant'squalifications and ability to perform the job without regard torace, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-relatedconditions, genetic information, or other bases protected byapplicable federal, state, or local law.