The Utah Board of Higher Education has launched the search for Utah Valley University's next president. Additional announcements, timeline details, and updates will be posted on this website throughout the process.
We greatly value your feedback. Please share your suggestions, comments, or nominations with the Search Committee and Utah Board of Higher Education at [email protected] or submit anonymous feedback: ushe.edu/uvu-presidential-search-feedback
The Utah Board of Higher Education is now accepting nominations and applications for the next president of Utah Valley University. View the full leadership profile and official job application below.
For full consideration, applications should be received by May 28, 2026.
Applications for the next president of Utah Valley University are now open. The public can also help identify exceptional leaders who align with UVU’s mission and values by submitting a nomination to [email protected].
The Utah Board of Higher Education and the search committee are committed to being as transparent as possible while respecting the confidentiality needed to attract top candidates.
While all stakeholders are eager to name a new president as soon as possible, the Board and search committee are committed to taking the necessary time to identify, vet, and hire the best candidate for this position.
Updates will be shared at key milestones.
How was the search committee selected?
Members were appointed by the Utah Board of Higher Education. Representation includes UVU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Utah Board of Higher Education and the UVU Board of Trustees.
What is the role of the UVU Board of Trustees in the presidential search process?
Selected members of the UVU Board of Trustees serve on the presidential search committee, including one who serves as co-chair, to provide institutional insight and feedback throughout the process. Along with the rest of the search committee, trustee members will help review candidates and vote to forward three prioritized finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education.
Who makes the final decision?
The Utah Board of Higher Education will select the next president from three prioritized finalists recommended by the UVU Presidential Search Committee.
Why is most of the process confidential?
The search process, including information about candidates, search committee meetings, and deliberations, is confidential by law in order to attract the most robust and competitive pool of candidates. This approach reflects common practice in presidential searches nationwide, as sitting presidents and other senior leaders often decline to participate in open processes due to the professional risks of being publicly identified as an unsuccessful candidate. Maintaining confidentiality helps ensure the university can recruit the strongest possible candidates.
What is the Utah Board of Higher Education?
The Utah Board of Higher Education is the governing body for the Utah System of Higher Education. The Utah Legislature grants it the authority to oversee and regulate the System’s public colleges and universities, including Utah Valley University. The Board’s responsibilities include selecting and evaluating institutional presidents, setting policy, reviewing programs and degrees, approving institutional missions, and submitting a unified higher education budget request to the Governor and State Legislature. The Board is composed of Utah citizens appointed by the Governor, including one student member.
What is AGB Search?
AGB Search is an executive search firm that specializes in higher education leadership recruitment and has successfully supported the hiring of over 375 university and college presidents worldwide over the past 15 years. The Utah Board of Higher Education has engaged AGB Search to assist with the Utah Valley University presidential search by supporting the committee with best practices, recruitment outreach, candidate vetting, and overall process facilitation.
