Travel Manager

Travel Manager Salary: $51,775.00 - $60,912.00 Annually Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff Job Number: FY2606098 Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: Main Campus - Orem Division: VP Finance and Auxiliary Services 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 offers an exceptional opportunity to serve as a strategic leader and the primary voice of travel across a vibrant campus, overseeing the complete lifecycle of the Travel Card Program, driving travel system optimizations, and managing a dedicated team of professionals within our forward‑thinking Procurement & Contract Services department. 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. Summary of Responsibilities Coordinates travel expense report reviews and audits within the travel and expense system. In coordination with other Procurement & Contract Services employees, ensures the 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, including 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, runs reports, assesses, and audits card transactions for charges not reconciled, and takes corrective action when necessary. Supervises all other Travel Office staff, monitoring workloads, approving time and leave, driving process improvement, resolving problems, interviewing, hiring, training, conducting performance reviews, and promoting employee growth and development. Serves as the primary contact for all faculty and staff regarding the Travel Office. Trains university employees on travel policies and procedures, evaluates and approves appropriate issuance of Travel Advances, and reconciles outstanding Travel Advances made to university faculty and staff. Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's 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 Proficiency with office equipment, computers, and related software. Strong communication skills, including speaking, listening, and writing to convey information. Interpersonal, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Abilities Ability to communicate 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr