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.

Administrative Assistant (Part-Time, 17.5 hrs./week)

This role is the operational backbone of the BYU Research and Writing Center (RWC). We need an organized, people-savvy operator to keep our center running. You'll own the hiring, scheduling, and day-to-day support for a team of about 60 undergraduate tutors while keeping our office, events, and digital systems running smoothly.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Manage the full hiring cycle for 55–60 undergraduate writing tutors each semester, including recruitment, onboarding, wage increases and offboarding
• Build and maintain the semester tutor schedule, including collecting availability, processing substitutions, tracking attendance, and communicating changes
• Review and approve weekly timecards in Workday, and handle mispunches
• Plan and execute RWC events including tutor trainings, retreats, staff socials, and campus outreach—coordinating with the English Department, University Writing, the Library, and other campus partners
• Maintain and update the RWC website, WCOnline scheduling platform, and Canvas training modules each semester
• Track and report WCOnline usage statistics; compile semester-end data reports for center coordinators
• Manage office operations including supply purchases, budget reconciliation, IT service requests, and physical space upkeep

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Two or more years of higher education (completed coursework or equivalent) with familiarity with university programs and priorities
• Office management experience, including scheduling, communications, and administrative coordination
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with or supervising student employees
• Familiarity with Writing Center operations or academic support environments
• Writing tutor experience
• Proficiency with Workday, WCOnline, Canvas, or similar platforms

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 48

Typical Starting Pay: $20.25 to $26.50 an hour

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!