Part-Time Undergraduate Programs Coordinator & Student Mentor

Brigham Young University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer contributions

Employee assistance program

Tuition benefits

Athletic facilities access

Library access

Free on-campus parking

UTA passes for employee and dependents

Store discounts at BYU

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking an Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the Psychology Department. This part-time role (28 hrs/week) will plan and execute the undergraduate program for one of BYU's largest majors, with daily student interaction, mentoring, and collaboration with college advising and career services.

The position involves event planning, academic class scheduling, and working closely with college advising and career services to support student success and department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of related work experience (scheduling, advisement, project/event management) OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and delegate where appropriate
• Management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle interruptions and stressful situations
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Analytic and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, with strong spreadsheet skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the Psychology Peer Mentoring office, including management and mentoring of student employees and handling requests from majors and minors (add codes, capstone and exit exams, course substitutions, etc.)
• Advocate for undergraduate career development opportunities and liaise with the college advisement center, internships coordinator, and career advisor
• Mentor undergraduate student organizations, Psych Association and Psi Chi, and assist with carrying out student‑led events, workshops, forums, and socials
• Work with department staff and faculty to conceptualize, plan, and execute undergraduate student events, including New Student Orientation, Major Fair, and the Psychology Showcase
• Oversee class scheduling, including monitoring enrollment patterns, making adjustments to ensure student throughout, and maintaining 3- and 4‑year curriculum plans
• Work with department colleagues to assign courses, ensuring both faculty and student needs are met
• Gather and analyze data to make recommendations on which types of instruction modes to utilize
• Track student outcomes, including administering senior surveys, gathering experiential learning data, and encouraging students to report on experiences

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Independent work

Task prioritization

Delegation

Management

Deadline orientation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking an Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the Psychology Department. This part-time role (28 hrs/week) will plan and execute the undergraduate program for one of BYU's largest majors, with daily student interaction, mentoring, and collaboration with college advising and career services.

The position involves event planning, academic class scheduling, and working closely with college advising and career services to support student success and department