Graduate Program Administrator - 130504

Chemistry & Biochemistry Graduate Program Administrator

Job Summary: This position interfaces with faculty to administer the department's graduate program from marketing to degree completion for approximately 100 MS and PhD degree candidates.

Essential Functions:

• Graduate Program Marketing and Recruiting
  • Works closely with faculty to develop and Implement Comprehensive Recruiting Plan
  • Analysis of Admissions and Recruiting Data
  • Directs Activities within the Recruiting Efforts (Prospective Student Site Visit, New Student Orientation, etc)
  • Ex-Officio Member of Graduate Recruiting Committee
  • Management of Department Graduate Program Website
  • Oversight of Summer Internship Programs
• Graduate Program Administration
  • Admissions Administration
  • Ex-Officio Member of Admissions and Waivers Committees
  • Oversees Scholarships and Fellowships
  • Interfaces with Various American Embassy Officials and BYU's International Office on behalf of International Graduate Students
  • Degree Progress; tracking and reporting to Degree Completion
  • All Communications for the Graduate Program, including Program Surveys
  • Career Development
  • Supervises Student Employees

Skills and Qualifications:

• More than One Year of Experience with Program Management
• Display integrity and empathy while working with Students in an Academic Environment 
• Experience with Recruiting and Marketing Campaigns
• Large-scale Event Planning (Logistics, Budgeting, Surveys)
• Working Knowledge of Website Design, preferably Brightspot
• Ability to work with Students and others from all Backgrounds, Nationalities, and Ethnicities in a Complex and Variable Environment.
• Communication Skills -- Active listener, Competent and Confident, able to make decisions independently as well as collaboratively.
• Display learning agility, attention to detail, and resilience while in command of simultaneous programs/activities.

Why Work at BYU?

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."

Benefits:

• 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
   

Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Pay Level: 51
Approximate Starting Salary: $55,000 - $71,500 annually, paid monthly
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!