Sports Program Director Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $59,899.00 - $70,470.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706334
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
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Position Announcement
At Utah Valley University, the General Manager of Wolverine Sports Properties has the unique opportunity to drive revenue growth and build meaningful partnerships that directly support the success of UVU Athletics. This highly visible role combines business development, relationship management, and strategic marketing, leading efforts to identify, secure, and grow corporate sponsorships, advertising agreements, and community partnerships. Working closely with local, regional, and national organizations, the General Manager serves as a key ambassador for UVU Athletics, creating innovative partnership opportunities that connect businesses with the excitement and engagement of Wolverine sports.
This position is ideal for professionals who thrive on building relationships, developing creative sponsorship solutions, and delivering measurable results. Beyond generating new business, the role provides the opportunity to oversee partnership fulfillment, cultivate long-term client relationships, and develop new initiatives that enhance the value and impact of corporate partnerships. The successful candidate will play an important role in advancing the visibility, financial strength, and community presence of UVU Athletics while working in a collaborative and energetic environment dedicated to student-athlete success and institutional growth.
Summary of Responsibilities

• Sponsorship and Partnership Development: Identifies and approaches potential sponsors, advertisers, and corporate partners. Develops and presents compelling proposals to secure new sponsorships and partnerships and builds and nurtures long-term relationships. Maintains regular communication and engagement to ensure ongoing support and collaboration. Actively seeks and secures new cash partnerships to support UVU Athletics programs and initiatives.
• Client Relationship Management: Develops innovative programs and initiatives to enhance the value provided to corporate partners. Introduces new services or benefits to better serve and engage sponsors. Implements client initiatives, regularly reviews effectiveness, and makes adjustments and improvements based on sponsor feedback and needs to ensure high levels of sponsor satisfaction. Regularly engages with corporate sponsors through direct communication and addresses any concerns or requests promptly and professionally. Creates and distributes newsletters to keep sponsors informed and engaged. Organizes corporate partner gatherings and events to foster networking and relationship building.
• Fulfillment and Coordination: Oversees the implementation and delivery of partnership agreements. Ensures all sponsorship and advertising commitments are met to the highest standards. Coordinates with internal teams and external partners to execute partnership activities. Monitors and reports on partnership performance and deliverables.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus three years of staff-level experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling seven years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Sports Business Management; OR a bachelor's degree in Sports Business Management and two years of experience related to the summary of duties with a master's degree to be completed in three years.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge

• Knowledge of University, WAC, BIG 12, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of sales proposals and presentations.

Skills

• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Skills in creating new client initiatives.
• Skills in overseeing, coordinating, and executing corporate partnership fulfillment.

Abilities

• Ability to meet and deal with the public and solicit new cash partnerships.
• Ability to make cold calls and budget-relieving trade sales presentations for UVU Athletics.
• Ability to track prospective sales and inventory throughout each fiscal year and provide up-to-date data to the administration.

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

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Do you have experience identifying, prospecting, and securing corporate sponsorships, advertising agreements, or business partnerships?

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Have you developed and presented sponsorship, marketing, or partnership proposals that resulted in new revenue generation or partnership agreements?

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Do you have experience managing and cultivating long-term relationships with corporate clients, sponsors, or business partners?

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Have you created and implemented initiatives, programs, or activation strategies designed to increase sponsor engagement, satisfaction, and retention?

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Do you have experience overseeing the fulfillment of sponsorship or partnership agreements and ensuring contractual commitments were delivered as promised?

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Have you coordinated with internal departments and external partners to execute marketing, sponsorship, advertising, or promotional activities?

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Do you have experience tracking, measuring, and reporting on sponsorship, partnership, sales, or marketing performance metrics?

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Have you organized client appreciation events, networking functions, partner activations, or other relationship-building events for corporate sponsors or stakeholders?

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
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• Juris Doctorate

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

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