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As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Program Development Specialist II

The vision of the Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership (SC) is to inspire and equip individuals to lead people as Jesus Christ does. The mission is the mechanism by which the SC strives to fulfill the vision; we develop leaders with character and capability who edify families, congregations, communities, organizations, and society. The Sorensen Center fulfills its mission through collaborations with the larger campus community, including Fellows and Affiliates.

The Leadership Community Engagement Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the efforts of eight Fellows, comprised of faculty from colleges across campus, and four Affiliate groups, which include volunteer faculty, staff and students from across campus. These four groups represent emphases on Research, Teaching, Leadership Practice, and Student Engagement. This position also supervises a team of student employees who provide support to Fellows and Affiliates. This role is highly collaborative, working with relevant faculty, administrators, campus services, student employees, and student participants. Across all of these efforts, the Leadership Community Engagement Coordinator provides stewardship over the Sorensen Center’s focus on Christ-centered leadership anchored in the word of God, with a specific emphasis on the principles articulated in the Christ-Centered Leader Model.

What you will be doing in this role

Program Management

• Develop relationships of trust with Sorensen Center Fellows and Affiliates
• Support Fellows in their facilitation of meetings with Affiliate groups
• Promote efforts and initiatives that support the four key Affiliate areas:
  • Scholarship. Promoting and curating scholarship related to moral and ethical leadership
  • Teaching. Promoting the development and dissemination of curricular resources and teaching practices related to moral and ethical leadership
  • Leadership Practice. Promoting application of the principles of Christ-centered leadership among campus leaders, and particularly those who manage student employees
  • Student Engagement. Promoting student involvement in anchoring their leadership practices in the word of God, and facilitating student participation in the other three areas of Affiliate focus

• Ensure that all Fellow and Affiliate efforts utilize and implement Sorensen Center Vision/Mission Fulfillment Process, which involves proposal, budgets, logistics, communications, service, internal and external stakeholder relationships, and program evaluation

• Propose and manage budgets regarding Fellow and Affiliate initiatives
• Define volunteer involvement opportunities and develop and implement effective recruitment strategies, including collaborative efforts

• Utilize and implement Sorensen Center Vision/Mission Fulfillment Process, which involves proposal, budgets, logistics, communications, service, internal and external stakeholder relationships, and program evaluation

• Create, plan, organize, and execute small-scale activities, campaigns, events, initiatives, etc.
• Direct the experience design, volunteer involvement, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, risk management, equipment, AV support, crowd control, evaluation, administrative approval, ticketing, marketing and promotion, etc. for small department, division, and campus efforts.

Student Development

• Train, teach, supervise, and direct the work of student employees who support the efforts of Sorensen Center Fellows and Affiliates
• Ensure that student employees can:
  • Represent the department and university professionally and courteously
  • Provide support to programs and initiatives undertaken by Sorensen Center Fellows and Affiliates
  • Communicate effectively with campus partners
  • Serve as liaisons between campus partners and Sorensen Center processes and programs
• Create meaningful connections from the BYU Mission and Aims to department efforts and use of allocated resources
• Facilitate increased involvement from students, staff and faculty
• Provide oversight for student involvement in Sorensen Center Vision/Mission Fulfillment Process, which involves proposal, budgets, logistics, communications, service, internal and external stakeholder relationships, and program evaluation
• Scaffold a student experience that allows for spiritual, professional, and character development (e.g. oral and written communication; evaluation, assessment, and implementation skills; problem solving; experience design and management skills; religious convictions; increased awareness of strengths; goal setting and attainment)
• Teach and model Sorensen Center values to student volunteers, leaders and employees
• Supervise administrative assistance provided by student staff

Resource Oversight

• Coordinate and approve budgeting and expenditures of area programming
• Conduct macro and micro evaluations of department, area, and program efforts to assess it’s ability to foster individual and collective sense of belonging, and its ability to meet the needs of the collective student body
• Ensure accuracy and relevancy of data and conclusions gathered through the area evaluation and assessment process
• Maintain the integrity of the department budgeting, finance, and purchasing process

Committees, Campus Collaborations, Etc.

• Serve on campus committees as assigned
• Engage in relevant and approved professional development opportunities
• Engage in other pertinent assignments as needs and opportunities arise

What qualifies you for this role

Education:

• Minimum Education Required
  • Bachelor’s degree

• Education Preferred
  • Master’s degree related to Student Affairs, Instructional Design, or Public Administration

Experience:

• Minimum Experience Required
  • 1-3 years student affairs experience in higher education
• Preferred Experience
  • 3+ years student affairs experience in higher education
  • Demonstrated experience with scholarly research and publications

Skills Required:

• Ability to collaborate, cooperate, and establish a dialogue with campus administrators, faculty members, and departments
• Ability to connect Sorensen Center activities, events, and efforts to the larger concept of experiential learning
• Ability to connect with, relate to, and establish appropriate boundaries with university students
• Ability to create, establish, and carry-out a vision
• Ability to establish effective accountability measures, including effective goal-setting, follow-up, and success indicators
• Capability to balance: individual student needs, multiple programs, deadlines, colleague needs and relationships, and departmental assignments and responsibilities
• Commitment to cultivating a sense of belonging
• Demonstrated ability to teach, train, and mentor students
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with problem-solving and ability to exercise sound judgment
• Experience with supervision and management
• Initiative and self-direction
• Innovate in an appropriate and timely fashion
• Knowledge of, and ability to, operationalize theories, strategies, and best practices related to teamwork
• Mentor each student employee and volunteer in student affairs theory and practice; customer service; evaluation, assessment, and implementation; collaborative efforts; budget creation and management; and navigating university environment
• Operate effectively under pressure
• Project, budget and administer area/program allocations
• Receptive and responsive to feedback
• Technical and computer skills, including: word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and record keeping

Preferred:

• Ability to navigate associated challenges and opportunities when creating belonging, in terms of background, culture, ethnicity, life experience, and perspective
• Advanced technical and computer skills, including experience with statistical software, etc.
• Experience with evaluation, assessment, and implementation
• Knowledge of, and ability to operationalize, student development and student affairs theories and best practices
• Knowledge of, and ability to, operationalize theories, strategies, and best practices in branding, marketing, and public relations
• Research and operationalize student affairs and student development news and trends, academic publications, and best practices
• Teach and train holistic student affairs skills and practice, namely: advisement, leadership coaching, teaching, facilitation, leadership and followership, and interpersonal communication
• Understanding of and ability to apply university policy and procedure
• Understanding of legal and liability issues as they relate to department programs, events, and services and ramifications for student participants, volunteers, and employees

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)

• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members

• Access to athletic facilities

• Excellent medical/dental benefits

• Short/long-term disability benefits

• Paid parental and maternity leave

• Wellness Program

• Free on-campus parking

• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 52

Typical Starting Pay: $65,500-$84,500

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!