Program Assistant – 129183

Why work at BYU?

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the  university’s mission : “To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life .”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth all situated within a beautiful and historic campus make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Program Assistant

This position assists Program Administrators with For the Strength of Youth (FSY) program sessions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Responsibilities could include as assigned: serving on department committees, assisting in the hiring of seasonal leadership employees, assisting with evaluating programs and personnel, helping Program Administrators with FSY locations, and other support duties.

 What you’ll do in this position: 

• Assistant program support responsibilities:
  • Procurement of facilities for FSY sessions at campuses across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Organization of travel arrangements for FSY leadership teams and others as needed with other FSY employees and the BYU Travel Office.
  • Supervise student employees within assigned functional areas of responsibility.
  • Interview process for the hiring of seasonal FSY employees.
  • Human Resources transactions for FSY leadership teams and others as needed.
  • Development and provision of training for FSY volunteers and employees.
  • Procurement and shipping of materials needed for FSY sessions.
  • Suggest recommendations for process improvements.
• Other general duties.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• One year of related work experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and one year of related full-time work experience.
• Prior professional experience providing services designed to strengthen youth.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

• Excellent public relations and telephone skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience interviewing, organizing, and applying creative thinking.
• Demonstrated experience using computer applications, especially Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience with BYU applications is helpful.

What we offer in return:

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)
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: Staff (Full-Time)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: n/a
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 01/19/2024
Pay Level: 48
Approximate Starting Salary: $40,000 to $52,000 (DOE)
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!