Alumni Data and Communications Coordinator (part-time 17.5 hours/week)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

10d • $23 - $29

About The Position

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. WHO WE ARE Founded in 1973, the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University (BYU Law) has grown into one of the nation's leading law schools. Boasting an expert faculty and strong student body, the Law School provides an exceptional "education grounded in legal theory, enhanced by experiential learning, and enlightened by the laws of God." (BYU Law Educational Objectives). Dedicated to educating the whole person, BYU Law seeks to "develop people of integrity who combine faith and intellect in lifelong service to God and neighbor." (BYU Law Mission Statement). WHAT WE DO At BYU Law, we prepare students for meaningful careers and contributions to our society. We afford students opportunities to develop leadership, transactional, and litigation skills. We equip students with cross-cultural competence, preparing them to engage and communicate effectively. We inspire students to acquire and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, civility, and ethics. And we embrace a whole-building approach, engaging every member of the BYU Law community in developing the professional competencies, character, and diversity of our student's gifts. WHAT YOU'LL DO IN THIS POSITION This position reports directly to the Law School’s Assistant Dean for External Relations and works closely with the Director of External Relations. This membership and communications coordinator is a combination of communications and data management. The primary responsibility of this position is to work with the BYU Law School Alumni Association to fulfill the goals and mission of the organization. This position will also assist the Dean and Director of External Relations with development, administrative tasks, events, and other special projects. The External Relations team is a small, collaborative group, which requires a high level of flexibility and teamwork. This role supports a variety of projects across the team, and weekly responsibilities may shift based on events, campaigns, and emerging needs. A willingness to step in and help wherever needed is essential to the success of the team.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission and aims of the Law School and the University
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional integrity and sound judgment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Sensitivity with confidential records and information
• Ability to work independently and direct others when required
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficient with standard office software (especially Google Apps)
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and platforms
• Experience creating and managing email and digital communication campaigns
• Familiarity with basic graphic design or digital content tools (especially Canva)
• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRM database management, including Hivebrite (used for the Alumni Directory), HubSpot, Eventbrite and/or other similar software
• Competence in writing, proofreading, and editing
• Experience supporting or coordinating events
• Demonstrated experience and success with social media and email campaigns
• Experience working with or supervising student employees
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise and update all Alumni membership records, including correcting existing records, finding lost Alumni, and interfacing with BYU Alumni Association and other on-campus data sources
• Work directly with BYU Law Communications and IT departments to collaborate on content updates, system changes, and platform improvements
• Create and send regular and special email campaigns (Alumni Connection Newsletter, Alumni Leaders & Board, Events, Fundraising)
• Oversee all Social Media, including LinkedIn and Facebook
• Support the planning and execution of events, including communications, RSVP management, and follow-up
• Direct and improve alumni website stories, event links and articles
• Train, coordinate, and supervise student employees supporting alumni data, communications, social media, and digital platforms
• Oversee the internal and external Alumni Directory, including the creation of accounts, updates, marketing, and accuracy

Benefits

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees