Associate Director of Resource Strategy and Development

Socket.dev; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Baylor University seeks an Associate Director of Resource Strategy and Development to design and build resources for the Belonging Hub, translating theology and research into practical tools for churches. The role supports contextual and accessible resource ecosystems, enabling congregations to pursue faithful inclusion.

The position involves leading resource roadmaps, collaborating with Baylor centers, and ensuring quality across guides, tools, and training materials while aligning with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience required.
• Master's degree and seven years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience translating research, theology, and best practices into accessible resources.

Responsibilities

• Write, develop, and revise high-quality resources for inclusion and belonging (disability, mental health, theology of belonging, congregational life, and Christian practice).
• Contribute to a portfolio of resources such as ministry guides, reflection tools, checklists, facilitator guides, sermon and small-group tools, and training materials.
• Ensure resources are clear, accessible, theologically grounded, and useful for pastors, ministry leaders, families, and congregations.

Skills

Resource strategy

Content development

Writing & editing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

A humblecollegefounded before Texas was a state,Baylornow stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an Associate Director of Resource Strategy and Development. The primary purpose of this position is to support and implement the strategy, development, and quality of resources for the Belonging Hub, the online home for The Whole Body Project's tools, training, and learning pathways. This person will help design a coherent resource ecosystem and help create resources that equip congregations to take faithful next steps toward belonging. The position will translate research, theology, and best practices into accessible and practical resources related to disability, mental health, and Christian community.

A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience are required. A master's degreeand seven years of relevant work experience are preferred. Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About the Project

Baylor University is leading The Whole Body Project, a new Storytelling Initiative funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. A five-year project will showcase transformative stories of vibrant faith and mutual flourishing in Christian congregations when those with and without disabilities or mental health challenges move from exclusion and isolation to mutual belonging by worshipping, learning, serving, leading, and living life together. Through a first-of-its-kind national impact campaign-rooted in research, supported by deep partnerships, and sustained through practical resource pathways-this unique initiative seeks to inspire and equip tens of thousands of church leaders, members, and families to reimagine and pursue faithful life together.

This project is a collaborative effort across five Baylor centers and departments, bringing together partners throughout the university and across the nation. It is led by Co-Principal Investigators Erik Carter, Dustin Benac, and Jason Le Shana. Collaborating centers include the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing, the Future Communities Lab, the Center for Church and Community Impact, the Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies, and the Institute for Faith and Learning. The Executive Summary and press release provide additional detail on the project.

What You Will Do

• Write, develop, and revise high-quality resources that help churches take practical next steps toward inclusion and belonging (this includes foundational resources on disability, mental health, theology of belonging, congregational life, and Christian practice)
• Contribute to a portfolio of resources such as ministry guides, reflection tools, checklists, facilitator guides, sermon and small-group tools, training materials, and practical frameworks for congregational change
• Ensure resources are clear, accessible, theologically grounded, and useful for pastors, ministry leaders, families, and congregations
• Guide the creation of the overall resource roadmap for the Belonging Hub
• Translate the project's audience journey into a coherent ecosystem of tools, training, and learning pathways
• Design keystone pathways for individuals, families, churches, and ministry leaders
• Determine resource priorities, sequencing, formats, and intended outcomes so that Hub users can move from initial interest to sustained action in their congregations
• Establish and maintain standards for resource quality, voice, structure, accessibility, theological alignment, usability, and visual consistency
• Create templates, writing guidelines, review processes, and production workflows for Belonging Hub resources
• Review and edit resources developed by collaborating faculty, staff, students, subject-matter experts, and other partners
• Ensure all resources are aligned with the project's vision, audience needs, and commitment to faithful inclusion
• Work closely with project leaders, affiliated Baylor centers and faculty, creative agency partners, designers, web developers, accessibility consultants, pastors, families, ministry leaders, and people with lived experience of disability and mental health challenges
• Gather input from subject-matter experts and translate it into practical resources for churches
• Coordinate with the storytelling team so that documentary clips, short-form videos, podcasts, written stories, testimonies, and case studies are meaningfully integrated into Hub resources
• Develop systems for tracking resource development from concept to publication
• Coordinate resource review, design, accessibility checks, web publication, and updates
• Use feedback, analytics, evaluation findings, and partner input to improve resources over time

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission

• Ability to comply with university policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.