Instruction Department Coordinator

Why Work at BYU

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. Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact.

Instruction Department Coordinator (part-time/28 hrs per week)

• Teach Library Instruction classes, including collaborating with English professors and preparing effective instructional plans.

• Mentor and support non-student employees and student library employees in learning to teach library instruction classes.

• Assess teaching effectiveness and adjust teaching methods as needed.

• Manage and mediate the schedule for five Library Instruction classrooms.

• Support the Experiential Studio, including reviewing and scheduling use of the studio for semester-long classes.

• Supervise and train one student employee to support classrooms and the Experiential Studio.

• Purchase supplies as needed.

• Plan and support department events, compile department reports, and organize department-wide meetings.

• Administer schedules and assignments for department-wide meetings, projects, and department belonging activities.

• Reconcile department and unit supplies and budgets.

• Create and execute unity & belonging events and trainings.

• Work with department members on assessment projects.

• Manage projects as needed and as assigned.

• Plan library-wide events, such as supporting Visiting Scholar events, Information Literacy Faculty events, and New Student Orientation.

• Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in both administrative and teaching responsibilities.

• Continually update knowledge of procedures and technology/software skills.

• Serve on committees relevant to job assignment.

What You Will Be Doing In This Position

Teach and mentor assigned Library Instruction class sessions for First Year and Advanced Writing, including collaborating with English professors and preparing effective instructional plans. May need to teach outside of regular working hours. Mentor and support non-student employees and student library employees in learning to teach library instruction classes. Assess teaching effectiveness and adjust teaching methods as needed.

Manage and mediate the schedule for five Library Instruction classrooms. This includes Library Instruction classes, course-integrated Library Instruction classes, other Library classes and trainings, Family History classes, American Heritage review sessions, and campus-wide classroom needs for events/trainings/testing (several thousand per year). Review and schedule use of the Experiential Studio for semester-long classes as part of the Experiential Studio Steering Committee. Mediate other studio reservation requests. Provide daily support for classrooms and the Experiential Studio to ensure that room set up, supplies and technology are in working order. Purchase supplies as needed. Supervise one student employee to support classrooms and studio. Mentor student employees to assist in teaching Library Instruction classes.

Education/Experience

• Minimum Required: One year office or secretarial experience. Experience teaching or presenting to adult learners preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Experience supervising/mentoring student employees. Experience working in an academic library environment required.

• Required Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications: Organized, detail oriented, and able to manage several projects/responsibilities at one time. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, students and patrons. Ability to be a self-starter and problem-solver, including working with minimal supervision and evaluating current practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Experience in and understanding information literacy, library research resources (including databases). Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, LibCal. Experience with Workday. Teachable, flexible, insightful and enjoy the challenges of supporting a department of diverse responsibilities and programs.

What We Offer

• 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).

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

• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years.

• Access to the library.

• Free on-campus parking.

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

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