Senior Coordinator for Spirit and Traditions

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Senior Coordinator for Spirit & Traditions to play a key role in advancing Baylor’s most cherished traditions and fostering campus spirit. This position leads the planning and execution of major university events, including Homecoming, Family Weekend, Diadeloso, and athletic engagement opportunities, while coordinating volunteers and ensuring smooth event operations. Serving as a secondary advisor to the Baylor Chamber of Commerce and providing guidance to the Bear Pit, the Senior Coordinator supports student leadership development and collaboration across spirit-focused organizations. The role also includes oversight of the Bear Habitat program, ensuring mascot welfare and effective integration of the bears into university life through close coordination with experts and partners.

Additionally, the Senior Coordinator contributes to operational management, budgeting, and communications in support of Student Activities and Chamber initiatives, fostering experiences that celebrate Baylor’s traditions and community.

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

A Master’s degree and two years of relevant work experience are required. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

What You Will Do

Event Support & Management

• Leads planning, logistics, and on-site execution for Homecoming, Family Weekend, Diadeloso, and athletic engagement opportunities (watch parties, spirit rallies, etc.)
• Coordinates volunteers and manages operational details

Advisory Role

• Provides secondary advisement to the Chamber and guidance to the Bear Pit
• Supports student leadership development in collaboration with the graduate apprentice and professional staff

Bear Habitat Support

• Ensures mascot safety and welfare through risk management planning, operational support, and coordination with campus/national experts. Goal: Ensure the bears are healthy, safe, and effectively integrated into university events

Student Leadership Development

• Mentors student leaders across Chamber and spirit organizations, facilitating engagement, reflection, and leadership growth

Operational Support

• Assists with budgets, communications, and daily program operations, working closely with the Associate Director and Graduate Apprentice
• 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!

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.