Director of Parent Programs

What We're Looking For

This position will support the mission of Baylor University by providing meaningful engagement and information to parents and families in coordination with campus partners to establish firm foundational connection to the University.

A bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience are required. A master's degree and seven years of experience are preferred.

A valid Texas Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required. 

Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas. 

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis. 

What You Will Do

Serve as primary communication resource to parents:

• Possess positive, strong communication skills that resonate through volunteer service and philanthropy to support the institution by engaging parents and helping increase student retention.  
• Demonstrate passion to build trust and commitment in parents for the Baylor Family. 
• In coordination with campus partners, produce and deliver resources in a timely manner using a variety of tools. 
• Have innate ability to know what is important to communicate to parents as well as an ability to translate those communications into a style that resonates well with the parent population. Strong social and public speaking skills are extremely important.

Grow Parent Programs and increase Regional Engagement:

• Strategically develop and manage, in coordination with the Sr. Director, programs across the U.S. for new students and families to Baylor so that they align with Advancement directives. This includes working with volunteers/parent chapters, Women's Groups, Regional Engagement, Regional Development Officers, and Alumni Engagement.
• Manage established Parent Programs across the United States: Send-Off Parties and Parents in Prayer and develop new ways to enhance these programs.  
• Build positive, strong relationships with volunteers.

Provide meaningful on-campus Parent Engagement:

• Direct, facilitate, and coordinate with network team and campus partners, as needed, through a variety of events to enhance parent engagement on the Waco campus. Includes, but not limited to, Family Weekend, parent/student orientation, and Admissions events for prospective families.

Partner to increase donor and volunteer support:

• Collaborate with University Advancement team members to inspire trust, encourage creative thinking, and cooperate with other Baylor staff and volunteers to significantly increase private gifts and/or volunteer support for Baylor.  This includes focusing on the Baylor Family T-Shirt and Baylor Parent Fund.

Additionally:

• 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, Illuminate.  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 is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor 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’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the reli