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.

Database Coordinator, Project MEDIA (part-time 17.5 hours/week)

Come join Project MEDIA (Media Effects on Development from Infancy to Adulthood), supported by the BYU School of Family Life Human Development Program! This research project examines the influences and effects of media on childhood and adolescent development and is the first major research project of its kind. As our database coordinator, you will be responsible to manage the data of this large scholarly project, as well as work with PIs on publications. This part-time position offers flexible hours and valuable experience that can be applied in various fields. Apply today!

What you’ll do in this position:

• Manage all Project MEDIA data, including maintaining survey and behavioral data within the project codebook
• Clean and merge data coding of all behavioral data for all waves of the project
• Update and manage the study website
• Create, edit, and maintain surveys in Qualtrics
• Attend the annual summer writing retreat and submit at least one publication per year using the Project MEDIA data

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, social science, or closely related field
• Self-starter with ability to perform well without external pressure from supervisors
• Working knowledge of Qualtrics, SPSS, Excel, and website management software

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Huan Development, social science, or closely related field
• Proficiency with SPSS, Stata, or R

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

Application Instructions Include a resume and a short cover letter describing your interest and fit for the position.

Posting End Date: June 2, 2026 (last day to apply is June 1st at 11:59pm).

Pay Grade: 47

Typical Starting Pay: $18.75 to $23.75 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!