SOA Career Manager – 129288

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.

Job Summary

SOA Career Manager to both undergraduate and graduate accounting students. Under the direction of the SOA Career Director, facilitates career option and career development discussions with students, manages recruiting events and processes, manages related student experiential opportunities including networking trips (Net Treks), Meet the Firms, recruiter panels, company sponsored case studies/competitions, etc. Under the direction of the SOA Career Director, manages non-BYU MAcc recruiting relationships.

What you’ll do in this position: 

• Under the direction of the SOA Career Director, advise and mentor School of Accountancy (SOA) undergraduate graduate students in their career exploration, professional development and internship/full-time job search and placement.
• Under the direction of the SOA Career Director, oversee planning of Networking Trips (Net Treks). NO TRAVEL REQUIRED.
• Manage student placement reporting.
• Under the direction of the SOA Career Director, manage recruiting events and processes.
• Under the direction of the SOA Career Director, manage Master of Accountancy (MAcc) recruiting relationships.

What qualified you for this role?

Minimum education/experience required: 

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (preferred degrees: Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Economics) with 2 years relevant corporate experience or equivalent combination.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (preferred degrees: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics) with 5 years (combined) of public accounting and corporate accounting experience.

     Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications: 

The ideal candidate will have the following required skills and experiences: 

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)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• 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: 3/4 Time (28 hour)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Pay Level: 51
Approximate Starting Salary: $26.50 – $34.25/hour
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!