Belonging Coordinator

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Belonging Coordinator – BYU Athletics

Job Summary

In BYU Athletics, we believe in pursuing excellence in everything that we do, and belonging is a critical component of excellence. This position assists in the strategic vision and program implementation for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within BYU Athletics for both BYU Athletics employees and student-athletes. Intentional efforts will be made on behalf of the following marginalized identities: racial/ ethnically diverse, international, LGBTQ+ & Same-Sex Attracted, and religiously diverse.

The Belonging Coordinator will report directly to the Associate AD - Student-Athlete Development, Diversity & Inclusion. The Belonging Coordinator will liaison closely with all sports teams and administrative units and step-in for the Associate AD as needed.

Are You a Good Fit?

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a high emotional intelligence and an ability to manage many projects and tasks at once. Someone who takes initiative on tasks and is well-organized would be a great fit for this role.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. On the cusp of Big 12 Conference entry, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our 600+ student-athletes and 21 teams. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging and incredibly rewarding environment. We want someone who can bring their own unique and diverse lived experiences to help develop and enhance the sense of belonging for all within BYU Athletics as we strive to work together as one team.

What You’d Be Responsible For

Community Building

• Establish and oversee student-athlete affinity groups
• Coordinate and execute events, activities, and initiatives that recognize and celebrate heritage months
• Manage logistics for DEIB-focused trips and excursions
• Manage logistics for community building events (activities, guest speakers, team building initiatives, etc.)

Data Collection

• Host and facilitate focus groups among BYU Athletics employees and student-athletes
• Liaison with BYU’s Office of Assessment and Planning to create and distribute
• Climate surveys
• Feedback surveys
• Satisfaction surveys
• Event evaluation surveys
• Analyze survey data and present information to senior leaders (reports and presentations)
• Document, preserve, and report on all BYU Athletics initiatives, projects, events, endeavors, and efforts

Education

• Compile educational resources for BYU Athletics employees and student-athletes
• Create content for Cougar News (department newsletter)
• Produce promotional material for events, initiatives, and DEIB practices
• Assist in creating educational material to be used and presented in the Civil Rights Seminar Class (will act as TA for this course)
• Assist in training BYU Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Council members to be first responders to Issues of Belonging within their teams/ units
• Assist in selecting guest speakers for various diversity & inclusion initiatives as directed by the Assoc. AD of Student-Athlete Development, Diversity & Inclusion

Campus Partnerships

• Liaison and work closely with our mental health staff, team trainers, and our strength & conditioning department to create, develop, and implement programming specific to the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health of our student-athletes
• Liaison closely with BYU’s Office of Belonging and other BYU DEIB professionals to create, develop, and implement programming

Issues of Belonging

• Act as a first responder to any and all issues regarding prejudice, discrimination, harassment, inappropriate/ disrespectful behavior, etc.
• Develop trusting relationships with coaches and student-athletes

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required: Master’s degree and work experience in a Division 1 Athletics program

Employee Class: 1/2 Time (Basic)

Work Location: Provo Campus

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Close Date: 06/04/2023

Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Resume
Optional: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1

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.