Director of Athletic Events

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.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. 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 hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

BYU Director of Athletic Events   

Job Summary

The BYU Director of Athletic Events will serve as a central point of contact within BYU Athletics to help standardize, coordinate, and elevate events across the department. This role ensures a consistent, high-quality experience that aligns with the mission and values of BYU Athletics, supporting both internal and external stakeholders. This position will oversee a centralized Athletic Events team, including part-time and student staff.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment. We want someone who can bring their own unique and diverse lived experiences to help develop and enhance the sense of belonging for all within BYU Athletics as we strive to work together as one team.

What You’ll Do in this Role

• Serve as the primary liaison for event planning within BYU Athletics, coordinating with various teams and department units
• Develop and implement standardized processes and best practices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and excellence in event execution
• Support the planning and execution of athletic-related events, including team banquets, donor functions, staff gatherings, recruiting events, and other department initiatives
• Collaborate with internal partners (communications, development, operations, compliance, etc.) to ensure alignment and smooth execution of events
• Assist with vendor coordination, budgeting, logistics, and post-event assessments to ensure continuous improvement
• Uphold BYU standards in all events, ensuring they reflect the university’s mission and the values of BYU Athletics

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree
• Event planning experience
• Willingness to uphold and live by the university’s Honor Code
• 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, which may be verified during the application process.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a collegiate athletic environment

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