A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now 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 a Program Manager for its inaugural Masters of Architecture (M.Arch) Program, housed within the Department of Human Sciences and Design (HSD) in the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative, operational, and programmatic support for Baylor’s newly developed hybrid M.Arch program. The Program Manager will serve as a central point of coordination under the direction of the M.Arch Program Director and HSD Department Chair to support students, faculty, and administrative partners, in addition to assisting with program launch, accreditation, assessment activities, and ongoing operations.
A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience are required. A bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant work experience are preferred. Experience in higher education administration and hybrid or online program delivery is preferred. Additional education or experience may be considered in lieu of one another.
Applicants must hold strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative and faith-based environment, are essential.
This is a full-time, 12-month position. As a hybrid program, the program manager may reside remotely but must be able to periodically travel to Waco, Texas, including occasional weekends for program activities and designated work.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
- Serve as a supporting point of contact for prospective and matriculated students, M.Arch faculty, and administrative partners
- Support program leadership in preparation and organization of materials, tracking agenda items, and deadlines
- Manage multiple concurrent tasks and priorities ensuring deadlines are met
- Prepare and document organized reports, summaries, spreadsheets, and supporting materials as requested
- Assist in the development, submission, and maintenance of program NAAB accreditation documentation
- Assist in the development, submission and maintenance of collegiate memberships
- Support the development, coordination, and maintenance of the M.Arch program
- Work collaboratively with administrative staff partners across the department to coordinate program operations, support shared workflows, and ensure consistent communication
- Assist with the development and documentation of new processes, procedures, and operational systems to support the growth and long-term success of the M.Arch program
- Coordinate and manage adjunct and full-time M.Arch faculty hiring and onboarding processes, including coordination of multiple hires per semester
- Coordinate and manage faculty timelines, deadlines, meetings, and required documentation for teaching and service
- Assist with scheduling and documentation of faculty meetings
- Manage faculty travel needs
- Coordinate and provide support for online classroom meetings and onsite instruction space needs
- Collaborate with internal Baylor administrative staff to ensure smooth delivery of online and hybrid classes, including Immersions
- Coordinate and manage adjunct and full-time M.Arch faculty hiring and onboarding processes, including coordination of multiple hires per semester
- Coordinate and manage faculty timelines, deadlines, meetings, and required documentation for teaching and service
- Assist with scheduling and documentation of faculty meetings
- Manage faculty travel needs
- Coordinate and provide support for online classroom meetings and onsite instruction space needs
- Collaborate with internal Baylor administrative staff to ensure smooth delivery of online and hybrid classes, including Immersions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment
- Collaborate with institutional administrative partners within and outside of Baylor
- Represent the program with professionalism, discretion, and respect
- Communicate expectations clearly, respectfully, and consistently
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
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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.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,000. The full salary range for this position classification is $51,569.56 - $85,0889.77.
This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
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.
