Administrative Assistant; Part-Time

Overview

Administrative Assistant (Part-Time, 17.5 hrs./week) is the operational backbone of the BYU Research and Writing Center (RWC). We need an organized, people-savvy operator to keep our center running. You will own the hiring, scheduling, and day-to-day support for a team of about 60 undergraduate tutors while keeping our office, events, and digital systems running smoothly.

• Manage the full hiring cycle for 55–60 undergraduate writing tutors each semester, including recruitment, onboarding, wage increases and offboarding
• Build and maintain the semester tutor schedule, including collecting availability, processing substitutions, tracking attendance, and communicating changes
• Review and approve weekly timecards in Workday, and handle mispunches
• Plan and execute RWC events including tutor trainings, retreats, staff socials, and campus outreach—coordinating with the English Department, University Writing, the Library, and other campus partners
• Maintain and update the RWC website, WCOnline scheduling platform, and Canvas training modules each semester
• Track and report WCOnline usage statistics; compile semester-end data reports for center coordinators
• Manage office operations including supply purchases, budget reconciliation, IT service requests, and physical space upkeep

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Two or more years of higher education (completed coursework or equivalent) with familiarity with university programs and priorities
• Office management experience, including scheduling, communications, and administrative coordination
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with or supervising student employees
• Familiarity with Writing Center operations or academic support environments
• Writing tutor experience
• Proficiency with Workday, WCOnline, Canvas, or similar platforms

• Resume
• Cover Letter

This position comes with benefits, including:

• 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

Pay Grade: 48

Typical Starting Pay: $20.25 to $26.50 an hour

All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

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!