Communications & Projects Specialist (part-time 28 hrs/wk)

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

Communications & Projects Coordinator (part-time 28 hrs/wk)

In the Department of Political Science, we follow the admonition in D&C 88:79 to teach one another things which are at home, things which are abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms. Be part of this exciting mission as our Communications and Projects Coordinator! We need your talents, your passion, and your skills to communicate with people both internally and externally about the amazing things our students and faculty are doing. We have a very active department and would love to bring you on board! This part-time position offers flexible hours and a great opportunity to grow both your career and your understanding of the world. Apply today and give us the opportunity to talk with you more!

What you'll do in this position:

• Develop and promote content in our various communications outlets, which include our department magazine, social media, website, and newsletter. Content will vary and cover items such as student achievements and activities, department events, faculty research, and notable alumni achievements.
• Publicize department research to College and University Communications teams and news media
• Serve on college and university communications committees
• Serve as Executive Director of Beyond BYU, an annual two-day event that takes place in Washington, DC.. 
• Oversee four active alumni chapters of the BYU Political Affairs Society, including advising chapter presidents and making recommendations to the department chair on leadership changes
• Assist with department academic events, such as the Biannual LDS Young Scholars Workshop and faculty-sponsored conferences
• Work with faculty and Research Development with grant writing and the grant submission process

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU 
• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communications, writing, and editing skills
• Self-starter
• Ability to interact regularly with students, faculty, and alumni
• Excellent computer and office skills

Preferred

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4 years of relevant work experience
• Political science or social science background
• Experience with event planning
• Familiarity with various social media tools (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn) and publishing software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Competency with MS Access, Qualtrics, and HTML

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 employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 52

Typical Starting Pay: $30.50 to $39.75 an hour

**Please include a resume and cover letter with your application**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

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