Job Description

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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.

Assistant New Student Orientation Administrator

Thousands of new students enter BYU each year. The Office of First-Year Experience (FYE) has the exciting opportunity to welcome students to campus and introduce them to BYU life at New Student Orientation (NSO). If you would like to play a key role in this important endeavor, this may be the job for you!

What you'll do in this position:

• Assist the NSO administrator to plan and implement four annual orientation events and programs (includes scheduling, setup, support needs).
• Recruit, hire, and train student employees and volunteer staff.
• Help create and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Research, acquire, maintain, and manage event inventory.
• Reconcile purchases with expense reports.
• Assist with additional events as needed.
• Help with weekly student newsletter and monitor FYE websites.
• Attend annual professional development conference.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor's degree and one year of event planning or project management experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication experience
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Ability to work professionally under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem solve quickly and think independently

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in experience design, recreation management, or similar field
• Familiarity with university first-year student needs and characteristics
• Qualtrics and assessment experience
• Familiarity with BYU values, policies, Mission and Aims

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits including:

• 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: Rare presence of abnormal variations in temperature and exposure to outside conditions (campus office space as well as outdoor events) Desired Start Date: 01/17 Job Close Date: 01/03 Pay Level: 49 Approximate Starting Salary: $21.50 - $27.75 hourly (pay frequency: biweekly) Documents Required at time of Application: Required: Resume Optional: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 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!

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