Staff Assistant (part-time, 28 hours/week)

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.

What you'll do in this position:

• Graduate Program Support
  • 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.
• Department and Faculty Support
  • 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.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Associates degree, or 2 years related working experience

Preferred

• 3+ years office/secretarial experience

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 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

Pay Grade: 48

Typical Starting Pay: $20.25 to $26.50 an hour

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn't have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!