Jay Harley

Successful at selecting and developing curricula and lesson plans to fulfill instructional requirements and support learning objectives. Detail-oriented planner and problem-solver assesses quality and effectiveness of instruction and makes positive changes to better serve student needs. Good decision-making, critical thinking and personnel management skills.

• Served as a leader of more than 50 mission trips (domestic and international) for DBU students.
• Designed and led the DBU travel study program to Germany on the life and work of German pastor and theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
• Served as the primary coordinator and leader of 11 trips to Israel with DBU students and served as a guest preacher at the Local Baptist Church of Nazareth, Israel.
• Served as a youth camp leader for the Potter's Wheel Camp in Israel.
• Served in various capacities with Harvest Family Life Ministries where my wife, Brittany works as Director of Development.
• Assisted in the launching of Freedom Church, Glenn Heights, TX.

• Parkview Fellowship, Arlington, Texas, 2022, Present, Serve in various areas of the church., Parkview is a Mission Arlington church.
• Matthew Road Baptist Church, Grand Prairie, Texas, 2013, 2022, Adult Sunday School Teacher., Supply Preacher when needed., Guest speaker for youth ministry and college ministry., Keynote speaker for various special events., Brittany Harley, Wife, was the Children's Minister.
• Connect Church, Arlington, Texas, 2003, 2012, Served on church planting launch team as volunteer student minister., Served as supply preacher when lead pastor requested., Taught adult Bible Studies., Started and taught home group for young singles., Served as chairperson of the search committee when church desired a full-time student minister., Served as interim pastor from June through December 2012.

• Vice President for Student Affairs, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX, 06/2016, Present, Provide comprehensive leadership to the Student Affairs and Spiritual Life areas of the University., Serve as the primary budget officer for Student Affairs and Spiritual Life areas., Oversee the FOUN 1101: Foundations for Excellence classes for all new freshmen students., Serve on the University Advocates for Campus Trust and Safety committee., Serve as the University ADA compliance officer and the University student discipline coordinator., Provide direction for all campus life, ministry, missions, and services programming., Oversee planning of University chapel services., Supervise the following departments: Baptist Student Ministry, Counseling Center, Center for Career and Professional Development (Career Development and Service-Learning), Dean of Students Office, Ford Village (Pedersen Residential College, Gunn Hall Global Scholars Program, Stone House, and Jewel House), Global Missions, Health Services, Parent Services, Rec Life, Spiritual Life, Student Success, Student Life, and University Housing.
• Dean of Students and Spiritual Life, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX, 06/2009, 05/2016, Provided comprehensive leadership to the Student Affairs and Spiritual Life areas of the University., Served as the University ADA compliance officer, and the University student discipline coordinator., Oversaw planning of University chapel services.
• Director/Dean of Spiritual Life, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX, 05/2003, 05/2009, Oversaw on and off campus ministry programming., Led University local service emphasis., Led University national and international short-term service and study abroad program., Oversaw planning of University chapel services., Directed University wide special emphases events., Worked in coordination with local churches to provide DBU students to lead student ministry retreats and events., Appointed Dean of Spiritual Life in January, 2007.

Contributing Author to Luther on Leadership: Leadership Insights from the Great Reformer, 2017 Editor of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Perspectives on Costly Leadership, 01/25/2022