Admin Asst, Sr Assoc AD

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

Job Title: BYU Athletics Administrative Assistant

Anticipated Start Date:  As Soon as Possible

Job Summary

The BYU Athletics Administrative Assistant will assist executive leaders in the Athletic Department in all aspects of administrative operations.  We are looking for someone who is extremely detail oriented, organized, and has experience working in an administrative assistant role. The work environment is demanding but rewarding as you will be a go-to person for many employees in the athletic department as well as a liaison to others outside of the department. You will have the chance to work alongside some of the best in the industry and assist executive Athletics leaders in important matters.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. Now officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment. We want someone who can bring their own unique and diverse lived experiences to help develop and enhance the sense of belonging for all within BYU Athletics as we strive to work together as one team.

What you'll do in this role:

• Provide high-level administrative support to executive leaders, including calendar management, scheduling, and correspondence

• Coordinate meetings, travel, and logistics for athletic department leadership

• Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and communications on behalf of executives

• Serve as a primary point of contact between executive leaders, staff, coaches, and external partners

• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

• Assist with special projects, events, and initiatives as assigned by executive leadership

• Manage departmental records, files, and communications to ensure organization and efficiency

• Monitor deadlines, track action items, and follow up to ensure timely completion of tasks

• Support budget tracking, purchasing, and expense reporting as needed

• Contribute to a professional, positive, and collaborative environment within the athletics department

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience

• 1 year experience in a professional office setting or administrative support role

• Willingness to uphold and live by the university’s Honor Code

• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process

Preferred:

• 2 years or more experience in a professional office setting or administrative support role  

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

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