Administrative Assistant - Academic Programs Kennedy Center
Brigham Young University•Provo, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
This position provides administrative and program support for the Kennedy Center’s academic programs. Responsibilities include coordinating with academic program coordinators, supporting the Kennedy Center Lecture Series and other events, assisting with student outreach and internships, and providing general office support. This role works with faculty, students, guest lecturers, and campus partners and requires strong communication, organization, and attention to detail. Note: This is a part-time position (28) hours per week.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple programs, events, and priorities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, guests, and campus partners
- Ability to handle financial and guest information with accuracy and discretion
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- Experience updating websites and managing databases
- Experience creating and designing newsletters
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong event planning and coordination abilities
- Effective written communication and content development skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Interest in international studies and student engagement
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with academic program coordinators and respond to program-related inquiries
- Create, format, and distribute academic program newsletters
- Support social media content and communications
- Coordinate logistics for the Kennedy Center Lecture Series and other events, including scheduling, rooms, AV, and event-day support
- Arrange guest speaker travel and process honorarium payments
- Lead Kennedy Center tours, class visits, and student outreach activities
- Maintain internship resources and identify new internship opportunities for students
- Meet with students to discuss internship opportunities and lead information sessions
- Provide front desk and general administrative support as needed
Benefits
- 401k
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition benefits
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
