Assistant Director of Leadership and Faculty Development

Why Work at BYU   

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.

Assistant Director of Leadership and Faculty Development

This position serves the Faculty Center Director and the AAVP–Faculty Development Office by conducting faculty development research, supporting the Faith & Learning Initiative, and providing operational leadership for assigned faculty development programs and other Faculty Center and university initiatives.

The Assistant Director develops, implements, evaluates, and refines faculty development programs and initiatives serving academic leaders, pre-CFS faculty, and late-career faculty, while supporting other assigned university initiatives. The position also provides personnel leadership, resource management, program assessment, and institutional reporting to support Faculty Center operations and university objectives.

What you will be doing in this position

Faculty Development Programs and Initiatives

• Develop, administer, evaluate, and refine assigned faculty development programs and initiatives for:

  • academic leaders and late-career faculty, under the strategic direction of the Faculty Center Director; and

  • pre-CFS faculty and Faith & Learning initiatives, under the strategic direction of the Faculty Center Associate Director

• Oversee the scheduling, logistical planning, and implementation of assigned workshops, seminars, Faculty Retirement Banquet (≈100 guests), and other program events.

• Support the Faith and Learning Initiative of the Faculty Center, including:

  • conducting research and evaluation on faith and learning,

  • evaluating Faith & Learning initiatives and

  • designing, developing, and hosting faculty discussion groups, presentations, and workshops.

• Under the direction of the Office of Belonging and in association with the Associate Director of the Faculty Center, implement programs that help achieve university goals pertaining to belonging.

Research and Scholarly Support

• Conduct research projects and respond to research and data requests from the AAVP–Faculty Development Office, the University Faculty Development Council (UFDC), and the Faculty Center Director, as assigned.

• Review academic literature, conduct research, and gather data to inform the development of new programs and initiatives and the evaluation and refinement of existing Faculty Center programs.

Personnel Leadership and Resource Management

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and assign work to staff, establishing clear expectations and ensuring compliance with applicable university policies and Faculty Center procedures.

• Provide mentoring, coaching, feedback, and development opportunities that support employee growth and leadership development.

• Support staff in providing student employees with meaningful work experiences, mentoring, and experiential learning opportunities that foster professional, personal, and faith-centered growth consistent with the Mission and Aims of Brigham Young University.

• Direct undergraduate and graduate research assistants assigned to Faith & Learning initiatives and other assigned research projects.

Faculty Center Administration

• Collaborate with Faculty Center leadership and colleagues to develop, implement, evaluate, and support Faculty Center priorities, strategies, services, and initiatives.

• Contribute to annual Faculty Center planning and reporting activities by identifying future priorities, resource needs, and recommendations related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Resource Management

• Manage approximately $70,000 in program funding.

• Update, structure, and maintain the Department Chair and Faith & Learning websites.

• Direct the development of the Faith & Learning website, videos, and other media.

Database Governance, Program Assessment, and Reporting

• Define and maintain database requirements for assigned programs, including reporting fields, participant classifications, target audiences, and other information needed to support program assessment and reporting.

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of assigned program records by reviewing database information and providing guidance and training to staff responsible for database maintenance.

• Develop, implement, and manage program assessment processes for assigned programs to evaluate effectiveness, measure progress, and inform program improvement.

• Define and maintain program objectives, success indicators, and reporting requirements for assigned programs to support annual planning, institutional reporting, and unit review.

Professional Service and University Engagement

Faculty Service

• Provide individual consultation, guidance, and support to faculty on matters related to faculty development and academic life upon request.

• Deliver presentations to university departments and colleges, as requested.

University Service

• Serve as a member of the University Faculty Development Council (UFDC).

• Serve as a member of the Department Chair Coordinating Council (DC3) and develop meeting agendas in consultation with the Faculty Center Director.

Professional Relationships

• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with campus units, academic departments, faculty, administrators, and professional colleagues.

Professional Engagement and Scholarship

• Represent and promote Brigham Young University's faculty development and academic leadership development programs through professional presentations, service, and participation in regional, national, and international conferences and professional organizations.

• Stay current on faculty development and academic leadership development scholarship, trends, and best practices through professional development and scholarly activities, which may include conference participation, peer review, editorial service, writing and publishing, and other professional contributions.

What qualifies you for this role

Education/Experience Minimum Required: 

• Master's degree with training that supports faculty and/or leadership development research and/or application.

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in education or training.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. with training that supports faculty and/or leadership development research and/or application.

• Experience as full-time faculty in higher education.

• Professional experience in faculty development, leadership development, and/or university administration.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications required:  

• Excellent program analysis, administrative, and organizational skills.

• Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and assess programs.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with faculty, administrators, campus units, and colleagues.

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

• Demonstrated professionalism, dependability, and sound judgment.

• Commitment to the wise stewardship of university resources.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting employee growth and professional development.

• Familiarity with BYU policies and procedures.

• Experience with website development or maintenance (including basic HTML).

• Experience working with complex databases and reporting systems.

• Experience with Qualtrics.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Forms, and Zoom.

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: 54

Typical Starting Pay: $82,000-$106,500

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!