Superintendent

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition benefits

Excellent medical/dental

Parental/maternity leave

Job summary

Brigham Young University Academy Online Educational Services Agency seeks an accomplished Superintendent to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and policy oversight for online programs aligned with BYU’s mission and Church values.

The role leads the Governing Board, directs academic excellence, financial stewardship, and risk management while advancing faith-centered learning across ESA offerings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational leadership or related field
• Utah professional school leadership license (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum ten years progressively responsible educational leadership experience
• Minimum five years’ executive-level leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex educational organizations

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for BYU Academy Online in partnership with the Governing Board and Continuing Education leadership.
• Advise the Governing Board on strategic, academic, financial, and operational matters.
• Lead long-range planning and organizational growth initiatives.
• Establish organizational goals and enterprise performance indicators.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement across all educational programs.
• Ensure alignment with the mission and values of BYU.
• Establish the academic vision and instructional expectations for all ESA programs.
• Hold principals and academic leaders accountable for student achievement and program quality.
• Monitor organizational performance through data, dashboards, and outcome measures.
• Ensure accreditation standards are maintained.
• Promote continuous improvement across instructional programs.
• Ensure integration of faith and learning throughout the organization.
• Provide executive leadership and performance management for principals, directors, and senior administrators.
• Develop organizational leadership capacity and succession planning.
• Establish organizational structure aligned with strategic priorities.
• Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain executive leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and mission alignment.
• Develop and oversee the organization’s operating budget.
• Ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Oversee tuition-based revenue strategies.
• Prioritize organizational investments and resource allocation.
• Oversee major technology, curriculum, and service contracts.
• Ensure efficient organizational systems and operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and university requirements.
• Oversee institutional risk management.
• Ensure student privacy, cybersecurity, and information security practices.
• Lead organizational crisis preparedness and continuity planning.
• Monitor organizational compliance and internal controls.
• Serve as the primary representative of the ESA to the Governing Board.
• Develop partnerships with educational organizations and external stakeholders.
• Communicate organizational performance to university leadership.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and community partners.
• Represent BYU Academy Online in professional organizations and accreditation activities.
• Perform other executive leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Systems thinking

Data-informed decisions

Stakeholder alignment

Financial stewardship

Education

Master’s degree in educational leadership

Utah professional school leadership license

Job description

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: “To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it an inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

**The last day to submit an application for this position is September 2, 2026, by 11:59pm MST. **

Superintendent

Under the direction of the Governing Board and the administrative oversight of the Associate Dean of Continuing Education, the Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer and educational leader of BYU Academy Online Educational Services Agency (ESA). The Superintendent provides executive leadership for the organization’s mission, strategic direction, academic excellence, organizational performance, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability. This position leads the principals, directors, and executive leadership responsible for delivering high-quality online educational programs while ensuring alignment with the mission of Brigham Young University and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Superintendent is accountable for the overall performance of the ESA and serves as the primary liaison between the Governing Board, university leadership, and the organization.

What you’ll do in this position

Governance, Strategy & Executive Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for BYU Academy Online in partnership with the Governing Board and Continuing Education leadership.
• Advise the Governing Board on strategic, academic, financial, and operational matters.
• Lead long-range planning and organizational growth initiatives.
• Establish organizational goals and enterprise performance indicators.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement across all educational programs.
• Ensure alignment with the mission and values of BYU.

Academic Leadership & Organizational Performance

• Establish the academic vision and instructional expectations for all ESA programs.
• Hold principals and academic leaders accountable for student achievement and program quality.
• Monitor organizational performance through data, dashboards, and outcome measures.
• Ensure accreditation standards are maintained.
• Promote continuous improvement across instructional programs.
• Ensure integration of faith and learning throughout the organization.

Leadership & Talent Management

• Provide executive leadership and performance management for principals, directors, and senior administrators.
• Develop organizational leadership capacity and succession planning.
• Establish organizational structure aligned with strategic priorities.
• Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain executive leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and mission alignment.

Financial Stewardship & Resource Management

• Develop and oversee the organization’s operating budget.
• Ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Oversee tuition-based revenue strategies.
• Prioritize organizational investments and resource allocation.
• Oversee major technology, curriculum, and service contracts.
• Ensure efficient organizational systems and operations.

Compliance, Risk Management & Operations

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and university requirements.
• Oversee institutional risk management.
• Ensure student privacy, cybersecurity, and information security practices.
• Lead organizational crisis preparedness and continuity planning.
• Monitor organizational compliance and internal controls.

External Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary representative of the ESA to the Governing Board.
• Develop partnerships with educational organizations and external stakeholders.
• Communicate organizational performance to university leadership.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and community partners.
• Represent BYU Academy Online in professional organizations and accreditation activities.
• Perform other executive leadership responsibilities as assigned.

What qualifies you for this role

Minimum Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Master’s degree in educational leadership or related field
• Utah professional school leadership license (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum ten years progressively responsible educational leadership experience
• Minimum five years’ executive-level leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex educational organizations
• Executive, faith-centered leadership grounded in sound governance and enterprise risk management
• Systems thinking and strategic planning to guide organizational priorities and sustainable growth
• Organizational change leadership supported by clear executive communication and stakeholder alignment
• Financial stewardship and data-informed decision-making to strengthen accountability and outcomes

Preferred

• Doctorate (EdD or PhD)
• Experience leading online schools or educational service agencies
• Experience leading multi-state or international educational organizations
• Experience with accreditation and enterprise strategic planning

What we offer in return

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
• Pay Grade: 56
• Typical Starting Pay: $110,000 - $142,500

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.

Required Documents: All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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!

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!

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.