Campus Conversations Project Coordinator

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Library access

On-campus parking

UTA pass

Store discounts

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a Campus Conversations Project Coordinator to educate students about engaging in respectful, meaningful conversations that dignify individuals. This part-time role (17.5 hours/week) supports day-to-day operations of a campus-wide dialogue program that promotes empathy and constructive engagement across differences.

The position requires a commitment to the BYU mission, a related bachelor's degree, and experience in coordinating events and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, communication, education, social sciences, student affairs, or related field.
• Ability to facilitate and model respectful, balanced conversations on difficult topics.
• Experience coordinating projects, events, and student programming in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, mentor, and support 10–15 student facilitators/leaders.
• Teach reflective dialogue practices: active listening, curiosity, respectful questioning, perspective-taking.
• Organize and evaluate campus conversations events each semester (3 campus-wide, 15 classroom-based).
• Coordinate event logistics: topics, schedules, rooms, facilitators, participants, tech, registrations, accessibility.

Skills

Facilitation

Training

Event planning

Project coordination

Mentoring

Student programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Why Work at BYU

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the university's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.

Belonging Statement

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.

Employment Requirements

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU. In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

Campus Conversations Project Coordinator

The last day to submit an application for this position is October 20, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. MST.

The Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership seeks a Campus Conversations Project Coordinator to educate students about engaging in respectful, meaningful conversations that dignify individuals, even while discussing challenging current topics. This position will facilitate the day-to-day operations of a campus-wide dialogue program designed to promote empathy, mutual understanding, and constructive engagement across differences.

Note: This is a part-time position (17.5) hours per week.

What you’ll do in this position

• Recruit, train, supervise, mentor, and provide ongoing support to approximately 10-15 student facilitators and leaders.


• Teach and model reflective structured dialogue practices, including active listening, curiosity, respectful questioning, perspective-taking, and constructive engagement.


• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate at least three campus-wide and 15 classroom-based Campus Conversations events each semester.


• Coordinate event logistics, including topics, schedules, rooms, facilitators, participants, technology, communications, registration, attendance, accessibility, and follow-up.


• Develop partnerships with faculty, academic departments, student organizations, and campus programs to expand classroom and campus-wide participation.


• Coordinate the development, review, piloting, revision, and distribution of conversation guides.


• Support the development of an online learning module, including videos, readings, quizzes, activities, and learning-management-system content.


• Assist with program evaluation, surveys, data tracking, grant reporting, project records, budgets, purchasing, marketing, and continuous improvement.


• Attend and support campus-wide and classroom events, including occasional evening events.

What qualifies you for this role: Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.


• Bachelor’s degree related to public health, public administration, communication, education, social sciences, student affairs, or a related field.


• Experience in project coordination, event planning, student programming, higher education, community engagement, facilitation, training, or a related area.


• Commitment to promoting respectful dialogue, mutual understanding, belonging, dignity, and constructive engagement across differences.


• Ability to facilitate and model respectful, balanced, and appropriately neutral conversations about difficult and/or sensitive current topics.


• Ability to recruit, train, supervise, mentor and provide feedback to student employees.


• Ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate multiple events and projects simultaneously.

What qualifies you for this role: Preferred

• Master’s degree related to public health, public administration, communication, education, social sciences, student affairs, or a related field.


• 3+ years of relevant experience.


• Experience facilitating structured dialogue, deliberative discussion, conflict resolution, mediation, or conversations involving controversial topics.


• Experience recruiting, training, supervising, or mentoring college students.


• Knowledge of reflective structured dialogue, deliberative dialogue, conflict resolution, mediation, or related approaches.


• Knowledge of public health, health communication, polarization, civil discourse, social issues or related areas.

What we offer in return

This position is part-time and non-benefited.

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household.


• Access to the library.


• Free on-campus parking.


• Free UTA pass.


• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.

Typical Starting Pay

Typical Starting Pay: $32.00 - $41.75

Pay Grade: 52

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.

Additional Information

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! The mission of Brigham Young University - founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. All employees of Brigham Young University (BYU) agree to maintain the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as defined by the CES Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Standards, both on and off campus, 24 hours a day. BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.