Administrative Assistant, Global Security
About The Position
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. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. 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. The last day to submit an application for this position is, March 23, 2026, by 11:59pm MST. Administrative Assistant, Global Security The primary purpose of the job is to provide direct support to the Senior Manager for Global Security, Health, and Safety. This position also helps with management of all university international travel as it relates to security, health, and safety. Note: This is a part-time position (28) hours per week.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Bachelor’s degree and 1-year of international living or equivalent travel experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in website content development, layout, and editing.
- Materials development and teaching experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of international living, working, or travel experience
- Knowledge of world geography, languages, politics, and economies
- Previous work experience in geography, languages, linguistics, government (international portfolio), development, or area studies
- Strong background in website content development
- Proven experience in materials development with an emphasis on presentation and training
- Experience in office analytics software programs and statistical analysis
- Understanding of BYU’s service departments and academic units
Responsibilities
- Manage Security Office Operations & Analytics by overseeing business processes, tracking performance metrics, and providing improvement recommendations.
- Oversee Travel Intelligence & Data Platforms by managing web-based platforms that deliver destination intelligence and emergency response services.
- Manage and maintain travelsmart.byu.edu by updating site content and forms, posting travel restrictions, recommending enhancements, and coordinating with OIT.
- Coordinate Emergency Response & University Partnerships by collaborating with campus and external partners to manage care, response, and evacuations, including off-hours support.
- Provide Pre-Travel & In-Travel Security Support by reviewing travel proposals, assessing risk, and delivering security and health guidance.
- Monitor Long-Term International Travelers by tracking employees abroad, issuing real-time updates, and improving traveler monitoring systems.
- Support Travelers During Health & Security Incidents by coordinating medical, insurance, embassy, and local authority support during emergencies.
- Provide Consultation & Institutional Support by advising with government and security experts, supporting CES safety efforts, supervising students, and attending meetings.
- Provide Administrative Support to the Security Advisor – Develop Training & Incident Response Programs by designing pre-travel training and developing incident-response protocols for security, health, mental health, and misconduct cases.
Benefits
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
