Staff Assistant (part-time, 28 hours/week)
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. Staff Assistant (part-time, 28 hours/week) The Staff Assistant plays a key role in supporting the mission of the Teacher Education Department! In this dynamic position, you’ll provide essential administrative and secretarial support for the Teacher Education graduate program coordinator and the department’s administrative offices. You’ll collaborate closely with the department office manager and offer meaningful assistance to faculty and graduate students. This role is perfect for someone who wants to contribute to an academic environment that supports both faculty and students.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Associates degree, or 2 years related working experience
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years office/secretarial experience
Responsibilities
- Support graduate student recruitment, admissions, onboarding, and advising, including responding to questions and communicating program requirements.
- Coordinate and track graduate student progress, including progress reports, scholarships, final thesis, and graduation requirements.
- Assist graduate students and faculty with prospectus and thesis scheduling, formatting, review, and final submission processes.
- Collaborate closely with the department graduate program coordinator and Graduate Studies, including scheduling, preparing for, and attending graduate faculty meetings and trainings as required.
- Manage graduate program communications and resources, including catalog and application updates, graduate program website maintenance, and regular email communications with graduate students and faculty.
- Provide front‑desk support by greeting and assisting guests, responding to basic office needs, and coordinating conference room scheduling.
- Assist with office operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining printers and copiers, and overseeing department key inventory.
- Support logistics for department events as needed.
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
Education Level
Associate degree
