Administrative Assistant, Academic Programs & Events

byu; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Tuition benefits

Library access

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) Kennedy Center is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide program and administrative support for academic initiatives. This part-time role (28 hours per week) collaborates with faculty, students, guest speakers, and campus partners to ensure effective operations and engaging events.

The position requires strong communication, exceptional organization, and the ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion, aligning with BYU's mission and community

Qualifications

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programs, events, and priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, guests, and campus partners.
• Ability to handle financial and guest information with accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with academic program coordinators and respond to program-related inquiries.
• Create, format, and distribute academic program newsletters.
• Support social media content and communications.
• Coordinate logistics for the Kennedy Center Lecture Series and other events, including scheduling, rooms, AV, and event-day support.
• Arrange guest speaker travel and process honorarium payments.
• Lead Kennedy Center tours, class visits, and student outreach activities.
• Maintain internship resources and identify new internship opportunities for students.
• Meet with students to discuss internship opportunities and lead information sessions.
• Provide front desk and general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Event coordination

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Web content management

Database management

Newsletter design

Job description

Brigham Young University (BYU) Kennedy Center is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide program and administrative support for academic initiatives. This part-time role (28 hours per week) collaborates with faculty, students, guest speakers, and campus partners to ensure effective operations and engaging events.

The position requires strong communication, exceptional organization, and the ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion, aligning with BYU's mission and community