BYU
Mechanical Engineering External Relations & Capstone Manager
Provo, UT
Sponsorship not specified$92k-$119kDetected 5 days ago
Project ManagementStrategic CommunicationsSalesIntellectual PropertyCustomer SupportMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate and expand relationships with industry partners to secure high-quality, industry-sponsored Capstone projects.
- Coordinate key program activities and events, including sponsor onboarding, project launches, final presentations, and Design Fair participation.
- Support student growth through workshops and training focused on project management, communication, teamwork, and professional skills.
- Encourage and support opportunities for students to showcase their work through competitions, conferences, and industry engagements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders, alumni, university stakeholders, and strategic partners.
- Manage and enhance the department's external presence through website content, marketing materials, and promotional initiatives.
- Collaborate with advisory councils, advancement teams, career services, and other campus partners to strengthen engagement and opportunities for students.
- Support assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts that contribute to the long-term success of the Capstone Program.
- Provide operational leadership and coordination to help deliver high-quality experiences for students, faculty, coaches, and industry sponsors.
Requirements
- Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Nice to have
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline
- Significant engineering or engineering management experience
- 5 years of industry experience, including significant experience as a leader, manager, mentor or facilitator
- Master's degree in engineering or a business-related field
- Demonstrated record of increasing leadership abilities in fundraising or sales
- Experience in teaching, facilitating workshops, mentoring students
- familiarity with website content management and publication/media production.
Compensation
- $92,000.00 to $119,000.00/annually
Benefits
- Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short/long-term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness Program
- Collaborate with faculty, sponsors, and program leadership to scope projects and align them with educational objectives.
- Partner with faculty and instructors to enhance student learning experiences and support team development.
Company info
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Coordinate key program activities and events, including sponsor onboarding, project launches, final presentations, and Design Fair participation
This listing is sourced directly from BYU's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.