Athletics Director of Experience and Belonging

Why Work at BYU

Brigham Young University (BYU) is the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Devoted to our faith and students, BYU's unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, offers numerous ways to serve and make an impact. This inspiring environment, combined with a remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless learning and growth opportunities, makes it an exceptional place to work.

Director of Experience and Belonging

The Director of Experience and Belonging reports to the Associate AD - Belonging and leads and supervises a number of student-employees. This role involves strategic leadership and guidance in fostering an environment of belonging, leading innovative event execution, and overseeing comprehensive data analysis to drive transformative change. Key responsibilities include:

• Select guest speakers and facilitators for belonging educational programs
• Select guest speakers and facilitators for belonging educational programs
• Direct the servicing and advising of minority student-athletes, focusing on LGBTQ+, SSA, ethnic/racial minorities, international student-athletes, and religiously diverse student-athletes
• Develop and implement leadership development programs that focus on increasing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication, motivation, culture creation, followership, peer-mentoring, and service leadership training
• Oversee the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
• Coordinate with campus departments including Office of Belonging, Multicultural Student Services, Women’s Services and Resources, International Student and Scholar Services, the Sorensen Center, and various university colleges
• Liaison and work closely with sports medicine professionals, including mental health staff, team trainers, and strength & conditioning department

Required Qualifications

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 year experience in secondary or higher education, diversity and inclusion, college athletics, student development, public administration, or related field
• Understanding of NCAA leadership development programs, events, and networks (e.g., Career in Sports Forum, Emerging Leaders Seminar, etc.)
• Strong public relations skills
• Event Planning experience
• Advanced computer and office skills
• Willingness to comply with NCAA and Big 12 Conference policy
• Understand the nature and mission of BYU and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and willingness to abide by the BYU Honor Code
• Ability and knowledge to interact with various BYU departments

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in secondary or higher education, diversity and inclusion/belonging, college athletics, student development, public administration, event planning or related field
• Ability and knowledge to interact with various BYU departments

What You’ll Do in This Role

In this position, you will:

• Lead and execute high-impact experience and belonging initiatives as directed by the Assoc. AD Belonging
• Select guest speakers and facilitators for belonging educational programs
• Select guest speakers and facilitators for belonging educational programs
• Direct the servicing and advising of minority student-athletes, focusing on LGBTQ+, SSA, ethnic/racial minorities, international student-athletes, and religiously diverse student-athletes
• Develop and implement leadership development programs that focus on increasing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication, motivation, culture creation, followership, peer-mentoring, and service leadership training
• Oversee the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
• Coordinate with campus departments including Office of Belonging, Multicultural Student Services, Women’s Services and Resources, International Student and Scholar Services, the Sorensen Center, and various university colleges
• Liaison and work closely with sports medicine professionals, including mental health staff, team trainers, and strength & conditioning department

What We Offer

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4%
• 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
• Free athletic event tickets for Olympic sports and discounted tickets to Basketball and Football
• Swag and gear throughout the year
• Pay Grade: 53
• Typical Starting Pay: $73,000 – $95,000 per year