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Baylor School of Music Black Worship Studies Program Manager

Position Number: 6930506
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Baylor School of Music Black Worship Studies Program Manager

Job Identification: 19847
Posting Date: 02/16/2026, 10:23 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1315 S 7th Street, Waco, TX, 76706, US
Degree Level: Bachelor

Job Description:
What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Baylor School of Music Black Worship Studies Program Manager that will manage and implement areas for the study of Black worship research, manage event programming protocols, and administer the implementation of project activities within the Baylor School of Music/Black Music Events, and Black Gospel Music Archives. The manager's duties will include planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating program activities including graduate associate support, organizing BGA tours, symposia, and workshops.

This is a temporary position and is anticipated to end on 12/31/2028.

A Bachelor's degree in worship, African American Studies, Ministry, Theology, and Arts-based discipline, archiving, or a related music field, and two years of relevant work experience are required.

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

Ideal candidates will possess the following knowledge/skills/abilities:

Understanding of Christian ministry including congregational systems, public
Christian worship, the arts, and youth ministry
Highly collaborative style
Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to build internal and external relationships with an ability to manage by influence
Implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives simultaneously
Self-starter, able to work independently

What You Will Do

Collaborate with the BGA and Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies staff to vision for, implement, and oversee select programs and their activities in accordance with the mission, goals, policies, and procedures for the Black Gospel Archives, Truett Seminary and The School of Music's Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies and the University
Collaborate with School of Music faculty, staff, and students to ensure that all programs achieve participation target rates
Consult with appropriate BGA staff regarding BGA programs and serve as liaison to Payroll and Human Resources
Develop an evaluation framework to assess the strengths of programs and to identify areas for their improvement
Provide collaborative troubleshooting with the Prichard Chair in Study of Black Worship, Director of BGA, Research Associates, Baylor Faculty and Staff as challenges arise related to the implementation of the BGA's vision
Work with BGA staff to develop ways in which the BGA's event-oriented programs may be regularly translated and adapted to more widely shared resources and insights
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, 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!

About Us:
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.

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