Admissions Outreach Administrator - Alumni Relations

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Excellent benefits

13 paid holidays + 22 days paidvac + 0

Tuition benefits

Free on-campus parking

Discounts at BYU Store

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, seeks an Admissions Outreach Administrator to manage regional recruitment and engage high school counselors, students, parents, and community partners through events and personalized outreach.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Outreach in Admissions and includes coordinating alumni outreach, internal recruitment support, and contributing to admission processing and decision-making with a commitment to BYU's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of higher education recruitment experience.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage deadlines and detail-oriented projects; creative, self-starting approach; willing to travel.
• Willingness to legally drive and travel within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and present at outreach recruitment events and travel to events across the country for ~10 weeks per year.
• Serve as the High School Representative for BYU Admissions and explain admission criteria to counselors, prospective students and parents.
• Develop alumni outreach strategies to connect with prospective students and support applications.
• Coordinate internal recruitment support for department events and ensure high-quality outreach.
• Assist with applicant communications and admission decision-making processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Public speaking

Time management

Travel within the United States

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Why Work at BYUAt Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission : \"To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.\"We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.Belonging StatementUnited by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.Employment RequirementsMembers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards . Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Equal OpportunityBrigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.Admissions Outreach Administrator - Alumni RelationsThe last day to submit an application for this position is October 25, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. MST.The Admissions Outreach Administrator reports to the Associate Director of Outreach in the Office of Admissions. As a frontline representative of BYU, this position manages an assigned regional territory and works with high school counselors, prospective students, parents, and community members through recruitment events and personalized outreach. The role also coordinates outreach with alumni and on-campus partners.What you’ll do in this position:Outreach EffortsCoordinate and present at outreach recruitment events and activities, including travel to events across the country for approximately 10 weeks each year. Some evening and weekend work is occasionally required.Serve as a High School Representative for BYU Admissions and explain admission criteria and processes to high school counselors, prospective students, and parents.Meet with prospective students and parents to answer admission questions; ensure outreach aligns with established objectives and vision; and manage special projects as assigned.Alumni Recruitment Efforts CoordinatorDevelop and carry out alumni outreach strategies that connect with prospective students, strengthen recruitment, and support application success, including the Alumni Leadership Fair.Coordinate the “Boots on the Ground” program, maintain relationships with BYU Alumni Relations and the alumni contact database, and represent Admissions at Alumni/PAM meetings.Internal Recruitment Support CoordinatorServe as the Admissions liaison for other department events for prospective students, such as tailgates, watch parties, camps, and PAM events.Develop a strategy for internal recruitment support so the team is prepared and recruitment efforts are high quality and aligned with industry standards.Admissions ProcessesAssist with applicant communications and application decision-making processes and read applicant essays.CitizenshipSupport the University’s mission, vision, and values; promote a positive image of Enrollment Services and BYU; assist University leaders and departments; and follow University standards and policies.Build positive relationships with campus and community partners, respond promptly and appropriately, promote division citizenship standards, and represent Enrollment Services on committees as assigned. Make decisions about alumni initiatives, campus partners, and assigned territories, referring major budget items and decisions outside policy.What qualifies you for this role:RequiredA firm commitment to the mission of BYU.Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of experience in higher education recruitment, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.Ability to understand and communicate effectively, work well with cross-functional teams, and confidently present to and engage varied audiences, including when discussing culturally sensitive topics.Ability to manage competing deadlines and detail-oriented projects; a creative, innovative, self-starting approach; and the ability to legally drive and travel within the United States.PreferredMaster’s degree in a related field of study.Three years of experience in higher education, outreach, or recruitment.Experience using Salesforce or another CRM; a strong understanding of University admission processes; and familiarity with campus physically, organizationally, and online.What we offer in return:In addition to our competitive pay structure, 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)Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annuallyEmployee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their householdTuition benefits for employees and eligible family membersAccess to athletic facilitiesExcellent medical/dental benefitsShort/long-term disability benefitsPaid parental and maternity leaveWellness ProgramFree on-campus parkingFree UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependentsDiscounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYUPay Grade: 52Typical Starting Pay: $67,000-$87,000The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.