Department Office & Programs Manager

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the BYU Psychology Department, where we aspire to bless all of God’s children through improving understanding of human psychology. As our Department Office & Programs Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our main office, planning department events, and overseeing our undergraduate and graduate academic programs. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with students, faculty, and staff as well as foster connections across campus.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years office experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Professionalism in appearance, performance, and language
Strong organizational skills, communication, and computer skills
Reliable and able to negotiate, resolve conflicts, and handle difficult situations with sensitivity and fairness
Excellent attention to detail, with proven ability to work independently and make decisions in a changing environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of office experience
Experience as a supervisor or leading a team
Familiarity with higher education

Responsibilities

Manage the department office, including scheduling, inventory, keys/access, space, equipment, and other needs as identified by department leadership
Mentor a small team of student office staff to maintain the office and provide administrative support to department faculty and staff
Serve as communication hub for both internal and external department communications
Manage three part-time staff that coordinate our three student academic programs (Undergraduate, Psychology PhD, and Clinical Psychology PhD)
Liaise with and serve as main point of contact for BYU Graduate Studies
Work closely with the faculty Directors of Clinical Training and Psychology Training to update curriculum and graduate catalogues and ensure compliance BYU Graduate Studies requirements
Coordinate with graduate students for teaching assignments, faculty teaching mentors, and thesis & dissertation requirements and timelines
Work with staff, student organizations, and department committees to conceptualize, plan, and execute all department events
Facilitate scheduling logistics for visiting scholars and faculty applicants

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
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU