Job Description

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an Associate Director of Resource Strategy and Development. The primary purpose of this position is to support and implement the strategy, development, and quality of resources for the Belonging Hub, the online home for The Whole Body Project's tools, training, and learning pathways. This person will help design a coherent resource ecosystem and help create resources that equip congregations to take faithful next steps toward belonging. The position will translate research, theology, and best practices into accessible and practical resources related to disability, mental health, and Christian community.

A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience are required. A master's degree and seven years of relevant work experience are preferred. Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About the Project

Baylor University is leading The Whole Body Project, a new Storytelling Initiative funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. A five-year project will showcase transformative stories of vibrant faith and mutual flourishing in Christian congregations when those with and without disabilities or mental health challenges move from exclusion and isolation to mutual belonging by worshipping, learning, serving, leading, and living life together. Through a first-of-its-kind national impact campaign-rooted in research, supported by deep partnerships, and sustained through practical resource pathways-this unique initiative seeks to inspire and equip tens of thousands of church leaders, members, and families to reimagine and pursue faithful life together.

This project is a collaborative effort across five Baylor centers and departments, bringing together partners throughout the university and across the nation. It is led by Co-Principal Investigators Erik Carter, Dustin Benac, and Jason Le Shana. Collaborating centers include the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing, the Future Communities Lab, the Center for Church and Community Impact, the Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies, and the Institute for Faith and Learning. The Executive Summary and press release provide additional detail on the project.

What You Will Do

• Write, develop, and revise high-quality resources that help churches take practical next steps toward inclusion and belonging (this includes foundational resources on disability, mental health, theology of belonging, congregational life, and Christian practice)
• Contribute to a portfolio of resources such as ministry guides, reflection tools, checklists, facilitator guides, sermon and small-group tools, training materials, and practical frameworks for congregational change
• Ensure resources are clear, accessible, theologically grounded, and useful for pastors, ministry leaders, families, and congregations
• Guide the creation of the overall resource roadmap for the Belonging Hub
• Translate the project's audience journey into a coherent ecosystem of tools, training, and learning pathways
• Design keystone pathways for individuals, families, churches, and ministry leaders
• Determine resource priorities, sequencing, formats, and intended outcomes so that Hub users can move from initial interest to sustained action in their congregations
• Establish and maintain standards for resource quality, voice, structure, accessibility, theological alignment, usability, and visual consistency
• Create templates, writing guidelines, review processes, and production workflows for Belonging Hub resources
• Review and edit resources developed by collaborating faculty, staff, students, subject-matter experts, and other partners
• Ensure all resources are aligned with the project's vision, audience needs, and commitment to faithful inclusion
• Work closely with project leaders, affiliated Baylor centers and faculty, creative agency partners, designers, web developers, accessibility consultants, pastors, families, ministry leaders, and people with lived experience of disability and mental health challenges
• Gather input from subject-matter experts and translate it into practical resources for churches
• Coordinate with the storytelling team so that documentary clips, short-form videos, podcasts, written stories, testimonies, and case studies are meaningfully integrated into Hub resources
• Develop systems for tracking resource development from concept to publication
• Coordinate resource review, design, accessibility checks, web publication, and updates
• Use feedback, analytics, evaluation findings, and partner input to improve resources over time
• 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.

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