Part-Time Higher Ed Program & Communications Lead

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions

Tuition benefits after two years

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA passes for employee and/or a支

Discounts at BYU Store

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a part‑time Program and Communications Manager (28 hours/week) to support graduate and undergraduate program operations and craft communications for students, faculty, alumni, and campus partners. The role reports to the Business Manager and collaborates across departments to ensure timely processing of admissions, records, and events.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, communications, or a related field,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, communications, business, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in higher education, program administration, student services, or communications.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, maintain accurate records, work with routine data, and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate graduate and undergraduate operations, including admissions, student records, scheduling, catalog updates, student services, and graduation processes.
• Support prospective and current students by answering routine questions and connecting them with campus resources.
• Track graduate assistantships, scholarships, awards, and contracts with the Business Manager.
• Coordinate assessment, accreditation, unit review, and reporting; analyze student and program data to identify trends and improvements.
• Plan onboarding, orientation, recruitment, events, and student engagement activities.
• Create and maintain website, newsletter, email, social media, and recruitment content, including student, faculty, research, and alumni stories.
• Coordinate communications from content gathering through drafting, proofreading, scheduling, and publishing approved materials.
• Support multimedia content, outreach, and fundraising initiatives; track engagement metrics and coordinate with campus partners.

Skills

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

Job description

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a part‑time Program and Communications Manager (28 hours/week) to support graduate and undergraduate program operations and craft communications for students, faculty, alumni, and campus partners. The role reports to the Business Manager and collaborates across departments to ensure timely processing of admissions, records, and events.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, communications, or a related field,