Executive Assistant to Dean & Continuing Education

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Generous vacation and sick time

13 paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Tuition benefits for employees

Medical/dental benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Brigham Young University is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant for the Dean’s Office of Continuing Education in Provo. You will support senior leaders, manage complex calendars and travel, and handle confidential documentation with discretion.

Responsibilities include coordinating executive meetings, drafting minutes, and guiding cross-functional initiatives while mentoring student assistants. BYU offers extensive benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supporting senior level administrators.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex travel and meeting schedules under pressure.
• Knowledge of university policies and CE operations; Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive and operational partnerships to the senior leadership team of Continuing Education.
• Coordinate executive calendars, communications, travel, meetings, and financial processes with confidentiality.
• Serve as liaison across BYU Continuing Education to ensure efficient operation of the Dean’s Office.
• Lead organization-wide initiatives and events, translating leadership priorities and improving efficiency.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise two Dean’s Office student assistants; mentor and evaluate performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Professionalism

Education

4-year college degree in business or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Brigham Young University is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant for the Dean’s Office of Continuing Education in Provo. You will support senior leaders, manage complex calendars and travel, and handle confidential documentation with discretion.

Responsibilities include coordinating executive meetings, drafting minutes, and guiding cross-functional initiatives while mentoring student assistants. BYU offers extensive benefits and a competitive hourly wage.