Job Description

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.


Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Program Administrator - CE Events

This position works extensively with dance camps and conference planning and assists the Program Administrator IV in the development, planning, marketing, budgeting, facilitation, and implementation of programs and conferences sponsored by university colleges, departments, and essential services for the community and alumni.

What you'll do in this position:

Program Development

Collaborate with Program Administrator IV and Director of C&W to develop existing and propose innovative programs aligned with the university, division, and department mission. Prepare program charters, budgets, and schedules for each program.

Program Planning

Plan and coordinate all approved program logistics, including speakers, registration, materials, facilities, meals, transportation, schedules, and evaluation plans.

Marketing & Public Relations

Co-develop and execute marketing strategies; provide and review copy, oversee social media efforts, collaborate with Marketing and faculty, support participants, and create evaluations to measure learning outcomes.

Budgeting

Forecast, manage, document, and evaluate program finances; submit budgets, ensure policy compliance, coordinate purchasing, assist with reconciliation, and consult on final financial outcomes.

Program Implementation/Execution

Oversee full program execution, including staffing, supervision, customer service, VIP hosting, issue resolution, compliance, and post-program evaluation for continuous improvement.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU. Bachelor's degree with minimum of 2 years professional experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, teamwork, problem-solving, supervisory, delegation, and budgeting skills. Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities with strong attention to detail; proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic marketing strategy development.

Preferred

Three plus years of professional experience. Experience in project management, event planning, and public relations. Understanding university credit requirements and academic processes.

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, 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) Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually 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 employees, spouses, and qualified dependents Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade:

53

Typical Starting Pay:

$73,000 - $95,000


If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before by 11:59 pm MST. If the job doesn't have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.


Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

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!