Program Director - Commercial and Auxiliary Strategy

Company: Academic Careers
Location: Orem
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Program Director - Commercial and Auxiliary Strategy


Salary: $69,857.85 - $82,185.71 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2504210
Closing: 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Finance and Auxiliary Services

Position Announcement

The Project Director will play a key role in driving strategic growth and innovation for the university's diverse assets and resources. Reporting to the AVP of Commercial and Auxiliary Services, this position will lead high-impact projects that enhance revenue, improve operations, and foster innovation across a wide range of university divisions. These include Continuing Education, Dining Services, the UVU Store, Printing Services, Wasatch and Lehi Campuses, initiatives for the Innovation District, major events, and the Ashton Center for Leadership and Inspiration. By bridging strategic vision with tactical execution, the Project Director will create and implement frameworks that guide the university's direction and introduce necessary operational improvements for long-term success. This is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change while helping to maximize and optimize revenue streams for the university.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution - Develop comprehensive project plans with clear objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements for monetization initiatives for CAST and as assigned for various groups on campus. - Implement structured project management methodologies to track progress, identify risks, and ensure timely completion of deliverables. - Coordinate across the university to execute project activities with each department while maintaining alignment with strategic objectives. - Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, resource constraints, and competing priorities that could impact project success and the long-term success of the department. - Establish and track key performance indicators to measure project effectiveness and return on investment. - Lead regular project status meetings to maintain momentum and accountability across stakeholder groups.
  
• Strategic Design / Change Management / Continuous Improvement - Lead the development of strategic frameworks that identify and prioritize monetization opportunities aligned with university strengths and market demands. - Conduct comprehensive environmental scans to identify emerging trends, potential partnerships, and untapped revenue streams. - Collaborate with university leaders to establish clear vision, objectives, and success metrics for monetization initiatives. - Design scalable business models that balance revenue generation with institutional mission and stakeholder needs. - Identify and evaluate potential partnerships and collaborations that could enhance the university's monetization capabilities. - Translate these strategies into actionable implementation plans with clear milestones and ownership. - Guide units through the adoption of new processes, plans, and business models required for effective growth. - Develop change management communications and plans that effectively articulate the rationale, benefits, and impact of new initiatives. - Design efficient workflows and standard operating procedures, aligned with university policy. - Implement feedback mechanisms to gather insights from stakeholders and end-users for process refinement.
  
• Financial Analysis & Revenue Optimization - Conduct market research and financial analysis to evaluate potential monetization opportunities and prioritize initiatives. - Develop financial models and projections to forecast revenue potential. - Identify opportunities to scale successful initiatives or replicate proven models across different university assets. - Develop business cases for new monetization opportunities and present actionable plans to university leadership.
  
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
  
  
  Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
    
  • 4+ years of professional experience in project management, strategy, or operations-related roles.
    
  • Experience with financial analysis.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Master's degree in a related discipline.
      
    • Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, CAPM, etc.)
      
    • 5+ years of experience in project management roles with increasing responsibility.
      
    • Demonstrated experience in areas directly related or adjacent to the CAST footprint.
      
    • Success in revenue generation or business development initiatives.
      
    • Experience with change management and organizational transformation.
      
    • Proficiency with data visualization and financial modeling techniques.
      
      
      Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
      
      Knowledge
      
      • Understanding of higher education operations, governance structures, and decision-making processes.
        
      • Knowledge of business model development, revenue generation strategies, and financial analysis.
        
      • Familiarity with change management and organizational development principles.
        
      • Understanding of market research techniques and competitive analysis frameworks.
        
      • Expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and guideposts.
        
      • Requires meticulous alignment with university policies.Skills
        • Advanced project management capabilities including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
          
        • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
          
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development and delivery.
          
        • Superior facilitation skills for leading productive meetings and collaborative planning sessions.
          
        • Financial modeling and business case development expertise.
          
        • Proficiency with project management software, data analysis tools, and collaboration platforms.
          
        • Strategic thinking with capacity to connect daily operations to long-term objectives.
          
        • Requires the toolkit needed to execute projects that deliver measureable financial impact.Abilities
          • Exceptional interpersonal abilities to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
            
          • Adaptability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities in a complex organizational environment.
            
          • Diplomatic leadership to influence without direct authority and navigate institutional politics.
            
          • Systems thinking to understand interconnections between different university functions and operations.
            
          • Creative problem-solving to develop innovative approaches to revenue generation.
            
          • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
            
          • Capacity to translate abstract concepts into concrete action plans.
            
          • Strong ethical judgment to balance revenue objectives with institutional values and mission.
            
          • Ability to forge productive partnerships both internally and externally.
            
          • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from conception to completion.
            
          • Proven track record of developing and implementing processes that drive organizational efficiency.
            
            
            
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