Career and Alumni Engagement Coordinator (part-time 28 hours/week)

Career and Alumni Engagement Coordinator (part-time 28 hours/week)

This position will play a key role in supporting undergraduate and graduate students in their career development by building strong connections with alumni and external partners to facilitate internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation employment, in conjunction with the university and college career services. The coordinator will also serve as a liaison to the department’s External Advisory Board, supporting its mission to enhance student success by fostering professional connections, mentoring relationships, and experiential learning opportunities

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

What you’ll do in this position:

Career Coordinator

• Organize networking events and career panels to connect students with professionals
• Collaborate with faculty and university and college-level career services to identify and promote internship and job opportunities
• Advise students on career options and networking
• Support the Department's External Advisory Board in its efforts to connect students with internships, research opportunities, and alumni mentors
• Create and maintain database of possible employers and potential mentors

Alumni Engagement

• Organize alumni events to connect students with alumni and alumni with department
• Coordinate departmental efforts to track student outcomes and alumni engagement
• Maintain communication channels (e.g., newsletters, LinkedIn groups) to foster an active alumni network
• Update BYU Alumni database with correct contact information

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, and external partners
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in the English language, with strong grammar and sentence structure skills
• Microsoft Office Experience
• Willingness to learn new skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as physics or a related discipline
• Experience in hiring in STEM industries, career services, or alumni relations
• Familiarity with the career paths of physics and astronomy graduates
• Experience using career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn)
• Background in event planning or program coordination

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)
• 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 employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 49

Typical Starting Pay: $22.50 to $29.25 an hour