Exec Asst to Belonging VP - 131632

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.

Executive Assistant to Belonging Vice President

This position is a forward-facing, visible position representing the Office of Belonging and Vice President for Belonging. The role is highly collaborative and requires an individual that is articulate and able to develop strong university-wide relationships, while also leading strategy development and managing projects.

What you'll do in this position: 

• Assist VP with strategy development and promoting a community of covenant belonging at BYU.
• Research, gather data, and prepare reports and presentations for belonging initiatives, resource planning, and other presentations before the President's Council and other university leadership.
• Manage VP complex collaborative belonging initiatives involving academic and academic support units that support "Becoming BYU" and creating a Christlike community of covenant belonging.
• Manage Office of Belonging budget and seek development opportunities for Office of Belonging initiatives including experiential learning, and perform analysis, forecasting, and assessment.
• Manage complex schedule for the VP, using independent judgment to prioritize, determine the appropriateness of requests, resolve conflicts, and make decisions on competing demands.
• Serve as initial contact for the VP and handle items or determine when to refer to other departments or escalate to the VP for resolution.
• Coordinate and monitor administrative functions of the Office of Belonging.
• Oversee and assist with processing expense reconciliations and office expenses.
• Serve as designated human resources coordinator; manage job postings, hiring process, Y-Time, annual Performance and Development Plan Coordinator. 

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor's degree OR 5 years' equivalent work experience (including at least 2 years of working with an executive.)
• Strong commitment and alignment with the objectives of the BYU Statement on Belonging and the Office of Belonging's vision, guiding principles, and gospel-centered approach to belonging.
• Required: Excellent written and oral communication skills including experience with editing and with creating PowerPoint presentations.

Preferred

• Master's degree. Work experience in a supervisory role in higher education.          

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, 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)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: N/A
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 05/27/2024
Pay Level: 51
Approximate Starting Salary: $55,000 to $71,500 (DOQ)
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!