Administrative Assistant (part-time, 17.5 hours/week)

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 – Ballard Center for Social Impact

Join the Ballard Center for Social Impact as an Administrative Assistant, where you'll play a vital supporting role in our mission to develop the faith and skills to solve social problems through mentored student leadership. This detail-oriented position provides essential administrative and employment support under the direction of the Operations Manager, ensuring smooth daily operations and compliance across student employment processes. You'll work primarily with Workday systems to manage student hiring, onboarding, and employment transactions while maintaining organized records and supporting operational efficiency. This half-time, primarily remote position is perfect for someone who values precision, enjoys process-oriented work, and wants to contribute to meaningful social impact initiatives. This is a remote, half-time, non-exempt position with occasional on-site support as needed.  

What you’ll do in this position:  

• Process student hiring, onboarding, and termination transactions in Workday; post job requisitions and support recruitment logistics 

• Track and maintain I-9 verification compliance and submit/monitor Workday help cases for payroll adjustments and corrections 

• Maintain seat assignments, costing allocations, employment records, and run routine and customized Workday reports 

• Manage internal administrative and HR-related requests while maintaining organized personnel and compliance documentation 

• Support routine payroll reconciliation processes and provide administrative support for adjunct hiring as directed 

• Document and refine administrative workflows, maintain tracking systems, and prepare data summaries and reports 

• Coordinate semester scheduling logistics for GCI Minor courses 

• Provide backup administrative support for core operational functions and special projects as assigned 

What qualifies you for this role: 

Required 

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU  

• Associate's degree and 2 years of experience in a professional office environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail 

• Proven ability to handle confidential information appropriately and with discretion 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams