Director of Academic Learning and Progress - School of Medicine

Director Of Academic Learning And Progress - School Of Medicine

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.

Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

The Director of Academic Learning and Progress provides strategic and operational leadership for the academic progress infrastructure of the BYU School of Medicine within the Office of Student Progress. The director establishes the systems, programs, partnerships, staffing model, and continuous quality improvement processes that help students progress successfully from matriculation through graduation while meeting the academic, professional, and technical standards of the medical program.

The director leads the development of a proactive, developmental, data-informed, and mission-centered academic support system. This includes oversight of academic-success strategy, early-alert and student-progress processes, remediation monitoring, Student Progress Committee operational follow-up, professional-progress support, staff supervision, resource allocation, and cross-office coordination. The director ensures that students receive timely and coordinated support while preserving the distinction between supportive advising, formal assessment, promotion and progression decisions, and disciplinary processes.

The director reports to the Associate Dean of Student Progress and works closely with the Lead Academic Learning Specialist, Learning Specialists, Tutoring Coordinator, Director of Career Advising, Office of Student Experience and Well-Being, Registrar, Office of Analytics and Evaluation, curriculum and assessment leaders, course and clerkship directors, faculty advisors, and the Student Progress Committee.

A successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, adaptable, anticipate needs, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and spiritual enrichment. This role will play an important part in supporting and fostering a spiritually enriching environment where employees and students can deepen their testimonies of Jesus Christ while preparing students for a lifetime of service as Christ-centered physicians.

This position is critical to the success of the BYU School of Medicine, a newly established organization within the university. As the school continues to launch and grow, a successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to take on evolving responsibilities and assignments to support its effective implementation and ongoing operations.

What you'll be doing in this position:

• Academic Progress Strategy, Program Development, and Continuous Quality Improvement
• Early Alert, Remediation Monitoring, and Student Progress Committee Follow-up
• Staff Leadership, Supervision, and Resource Management
• Cross-Office Partnerships, Professional Progress, and Mission-Centered Formation
• MSPE, Documentation Governance, and Reporting
• Institutional Service, Representation, and Professional Development

What qualifies you for this role:

Education/Experience

• Master's degree in education, psychology, learning sciences, counseling, health professions education, or related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience academic support, student success, advising, medical education, or health professions education, including at least 2 years of supervisory, program leadership, or management experience.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

• Strategic and operational leadership in a complex academic environment
• Knowledge of adult learning, academic success, learning science, remediation, advising, and professional student development
• Ability to build effective systems in a new or changing program, lead through ambiguity, and adapt services through CQI.
• Ability to supervise, develop, and hold staff accountable while maintaining collaborative relationships and clear role boundaries.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, facilitation, organization, and project-management skills
• Sound judgment regarding confidentiality, FERPA, student support, escalation, referral, and separation from formal decision-making

What we offer in return:

• 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: 55

Typical Starting Pay: $94,000-$122,000

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.