Program Administrator (FSY)

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.

Job Description

Program Administrator (FSY)

This position administers assigned For the Strength of Youth (FSY) program sessions operated for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints within approved budgets. The administrator leads or participates in other department activities to which they are assigned.  Such assignments include leading and serving on department committees, assisting in the hiring of seasonal core leadership employees (young adults), supervising assigned seasonal employees, evaluating programs and personnel, securing FSY locations, working with support services at BYU, communicating with stake representatives, and performing other assigned support responsibilities.

What you’ll do in this position:

Program Administration

• Plan, coordinate, and manage assigned week-long FSY sessions (between 20-25 each year) throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Maintain excellent relations with various universities, Church Institutes of Religion, and local ecclesiastical leaders where FSY programs are hosted.
• Lead department evaluation and planning efforts for various program and department processes and activities as assigned by the Department Director. Assess program needs and develop solutions to meet those needs in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assist the Church in the evaluation and planning of FSY activities.

Financial Planning

• Prepare budgets for assigned FSY sessions and manage operations within the approved budget.
• Approve and execute transactions in compliance with all University and Church financial, hiring, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures.
• Monitor financial activities and update forecasts for assigned sessions.

Staff Supervision

• Participate in the interview and hiring of seasonal core leadership employees for the FSY program.
• Effectively staff assigned sessions from those core leadership employees hired.
• Supervise ongoing work of assigned part-time student employees.
• Train assigned employees, evaluate their work, and provide appropriate feedback and corrective discipline.  

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years related work experience or five years related work experience.

Preferred

• Previous experience teaching youth and working with young single adults.
• Previous project management experience.
• Demonstrated organizational skills necessary to plan, administer, and evaluate programs.
• Demonstrated ability to track complex details of multiple projects and events at various stages of completion.
• Demonstrated public relations skills working positively with important constituents including ecclesiastical leaders, volunteers, and patrons.
• Interviewing, organizing, supervising, creative thinking, and marketing experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and administer multiple budgets, track important metrics (registrations, income, and expenses), and provide accurate financial analysis and forecasts.
• Excellent computer skills, including prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience with BYU software applications to manage program operations is helpful.

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