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.

Why the College of Engineering specifically?

The Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering Dean¿s office has a positive, uplifting environment that promotes collaboration, integrity, and a collegial environment. We care about our employees¿ work-life balance and want them to have a job that is both fulfilling and stimulating. Plus, the students in the college do creative and interesting things!

Executive Secretary College of Engineering Dean¿s Office

The Engineering Dean¿s Office is looking for a new executive secretary to join our team. As the administrative backbone of the dean¿s office, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office, supporting our dean, associate and assistant deans, and staff.

In this role, you will oversee office operations, manage budgets, assist with hiring, and take charge of several college-wide events. As a liaison, you will foster connections between the dean¿s office and other departments and offices on campus, facilitating communication and cooperation.

If you are seeking a rewarding administrative role where you can make a tangible impact, this is the position for you.

What you will do in this position:

• Provide comprehensive support to the Dean and senior staff, managing schedules, and organizing meetings.
• Supervise and train part-time student secretaries, ensuring efficient office operations.
• Manage purchasing for the dean's office and college organizations.
• Coordinate college council and staff meetings, including agenda creation and minute-taking.
• Serve as a point of contact for visitors, donors, faculty, and staff.
• Organize college-wide events like the college meetings during University Conference, the receptions at graduation, events for donors, and lunches for faculty and staff trainings.
• Gather and submit data for national engineering assessments.
• Assist in accreditation preparation and logistics.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Two-year degree or equivalent office experience
• One year of office administrative work

Preferred

• Bachelor¿s degree
• Experience working in an academic environment
• 2 years of office administrative work

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)
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
• 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 employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: Staff (Full-Time)
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: 05/06/2024
Pay Level: 48
Approximate Starting Salary: $40,000 - $52,000
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume

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!