Adjunct Teaching – Ballard Center – GCI 425R: Social Impact Projects

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ballard Center for Social Impact at the BYU Marriott School of Business aims to develop faith and skills to solve social problems through mentored student leadership. The Social Impact Projects (SIP) program is an on-campus internship and 3-credit class (GCI 425R) where students work in teams on innovative projects for social impact organizations. The course integrates classwork on social impact methods, project management, and implementation to support student internships.

Requirements

Master’s Degree (Master of Public Administration preferred, must have required degree by the start date).
3+ years of experience working in a social impact setting at a nonprofit organization, social enterprise, public agency, or corporation.
Strong passion for social impact and a demonstrated commitment to addressing social problems.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and team management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and mentorship to a staff of 10+ student employees responsible for individual SIP teams.
Work with the SIP student director to develop and improve the curriculum, manage TAs, grow the program, and oversee internships.
Foster a collaborative and empowering culture among student employees and teams.
Set clear goals and expectations for employees and teams, and regularly monitor progress.
Ensure the work is aligned with the mission and goals of the Ballard Center.
Consult and collaborate with other section instructors.
Collaborate with student employees to develop and refine processes that streamline internship operations and improve their impact.
Identify opportunities for innovation and growth within the SIP program.
Implement best practices for managing SIP.
Serve as a liaison between the student employees and the Ballard Center staff.
Facilitate regular communication and collaboration among student employees to share insights and resources.
Organize meetings and workshops to enhance leadership and management skills within the SIP program.
Provide guidance and support to internship teams in executing their specific projects.
Assist in the planning and execution of events, workshops, and initiatives related to SIP projects.
Work with the Ballard Center strategic relationships team to do outreach to best-practice organizations and assess interest in participating in SIP.
Communicate with external internship partners on expectations of the class, partner meetings, and any concerns about the program before and during the class.
Maintain positive relationships with past, present, and future partners.
Collect data and feedback from the student supervisor and employees to assess the impact and effectiveness of the SIP program.
Collaborate with the student director to determine program measurement and growth goals.
Oversee the preparation of regular reports on team activities and outcomes for the Ballard Center leadership.