Derek Jack currently serves as the Career Services Manager for the BYU College of Fine Arts & Communications, where he leads the development of a college-wide career ecosystem that integrates career readiness into the academic experience. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education and career development, he partners with faculty and college leadership to strengthen employer and alumni connections, and to build experiences and resources that help students gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their professional paths.
Prior to his current role, Derek served as Associate Director in BYU Careers & Experiential Learning and held leadership positions at Utah State University Career Services. He also teaches courses in job search and graduate school preparation at BYU and is a certified Strengths Coach and trained facilitator in Stanford’s Designing Your Life, bringing a strengths-based, student-centered approach to career development.
A Four Corners native, Derek grew up enjoying the great outdoors. His interests include performing with the Millennial Choirs & Orchestras, the BYU Faculty & Staff Choir, landscaping, and spending time with his wife and six children.
Prior to his current role, Derek served as Associate Director in BYU Careers & Experiential Learning and held leadership positions at Utah State University Career Services. He also teaches courses in job search and graduate school preparation at BYU and is a certified Strengths Coach and trained facilitator in Stanford’s Designing Your Life, bringing a strengths-based, student-centered approach to career development.
A Four Corners native, Derek grew up enjoying the great outdoors. His interests include performing with the Millennial Choirs & Orchestras, the BYU Faculty & Staff Choir, landscaping, and spending time with his wife and six children.
Sara White currently serves in the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications, where she enjoys helping students navigate career exploration, professional development, and major life decisions with confidence and purpose. Her background includes work in education, mentoring, language and cultural programs, and student support. She especially enjoys helping students thoughtfully explore possibilities, identify meaningful next steps, and design lives and careers that align with their values, strengths, and goals.
Prior to her current role, Sara worked in the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, where she supported students’ professional development through teaching the Designing Your Life-based course, coordinating Model Arab League, and leading the internship course. Across each of her roles, she has emphasized mentoring, communication, and cross-cultural engagement. She brings a thoughtful, relationship-centered approach to career development and values helping students find direction without feeling pressure to have everything figured out all at once.
Outside of work, she enjoys community and church involvement, cooking and baking, languages and culture, and spending time with her husband and two children.
Prior to her current role, Sara worked in the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, where she supported students’ professional development through teaching the Designing Your Life-based course, coordinating Model Arab League, and leading the internship course. Across each of her roles, she has emphasized mentoring, communication, and cross-cultural engagement. She brings a thoughtful, relationship-centered approach to career development and values helping students find direction without feeling pressure to have everything figured out all at once.
Outside of work, she enjoys community and church involvement, cooking and baking, languages and culture, and spending time with her husband and two children.
Contact
Derek Jack
Phone
801-422-4780
Email
derek.jack@byu.edu
Office
2101C ARTS
Majors Served
Art, Design, Music, and Theatre & Media Arts
Contact
Sara White
Phone
801-422-9403
Email
sara.white@byu.edu
Office
267 BRMB
Majors Served
Communications & Dance
Contact
Derek Jack
Phone
801-422-4780
Email
derek.jack@byu.edu
Office
2101C ARTS
Majors Served
Art, Design, Music, and Theatre & Media Arts
Contact
Sara White
Phone
801-422-9403
Email
sara.white@byu.edu
Office
267 BRMB
Majors Served
Communications & Dance