Brigham Young University-posted about 1 month ago
Part-time
Onsite • Provo, UT
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

The mission of the Ballard Center for Social Impact at BYU is to develop the faith and skills to solve social problems. Our primary methodology for achieving this aim is mentored student leadership. Through research, education, and practical experience, we empower students to leverage their diverse skills and insights to address pressing social problems. This adjunct position will teach, moderate, advise, or supervise students outside the classroom. In particular, transformative mentors will work more deeply with the 100+ Ballard student employees to: Expand the reach of the Ballard student employee seeking graduate programs, internships, and jobs in government, nonprofit, and business, specifically connected to social impact Oversee specific services and programs of the Ballard Center (which may include student teams that support the Community and Global Impact minor/classes, build our internal and external partnerships, Ballard Brief research, social impact start-up ventures, internships, faith-based collaborations, etc.) Assist in occasional classroom instruction (including, but not limited to the Social Impact Careers class), utilizing industry expertise and networks This position is for six scheduled hours each week, throughout the Winter semester, with at least four of those hours spent on campus in the Ballard Center. That time will be spent teaching and mentoring Ballard Center student employees in the following paths: Pursuit of a career in social impact Application of a social impact lens in a particular field (e.g. biology, videography, engineering) The exercise of social impact and faith skills in solving problems as part of active citizenship and/or discipleship Applicants should be enthusiastic and well-versed in social impact work, which involves increasing human flourishing and decreasing human suffering, and empowering students to create value in organizations seeking to make positive changes.

  • Mentor and guide students in their decision-making as they consider social impact, next steps in graduate school, professions, and community work
  • Provide support and encouragement for students working on Ballard Center programs
  • Deliver and facilitate occasional engaging and informative lectures on area or industry expertise, with discussion, case studies, and interactive activities to enhance student learning.
  • Incorporate real-world examples and industry best practices into the work and conversation of the Ballard Center.
  • Help Ballard Center employees establish and maintain connections and networks with industry professionals who hold social impact roles
  • Work with Student Director of a Ballard Program to build quality and professionalism in execution of Fall/Winter programs
  • Meet regularly to offer feedback on strategy and accountability
  • Offer professional development through supervision and mentoring of specific projects and programs, connecting to overall Ballard Center strategy
  • Work under the direction of Ballard Center directors
  • Bachelor's Degree. Master's degree preferred. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
  • 3+ years of experience in a social impact setting, preferably in one of the following areas: Social entrepreneurship ventures
  • Regional/domestic/global nonprofits, corporate social responsibility initiatives, Government social services/policy/interventions/evaluation
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