Communications – External Relations Coordinator; part-time

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University’s Mission: “To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.

In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

Provides highly complex office support to a department or function, including researching and recommending content for communications, communicating directives to high level leaders, determining appropriate information to include in reports, defining office policies and procedures, and conducting research and basic analysis.

This position will work closely with the School of Communications administrative team (director, associate directors, administrative assistant, and business manager) to carry out tasks in the following areas:

• Social media strategy and execution
• BRMB digital signage
• School newsletter
• Alumni newsletter
• Donor appreciation letters
• Invitations to School events
• School promotion materials
• Facilitate mentoring relationships between alumni and students
• Other relationship and outreach efforts as they are identified

• Coordinate annual lectures/student networking events
• Oversee new student orientation tours
• Coordinate student fairs throughout the year, primarily the majors fair
• Plan and execute, from start to finish, all details of the School scholarship and awards luncheon

• Communicate with assistant dean and team regarding School news
• Serve as liaison to the College External Relations Council

• Supervise 2-3 student ambassadors to assist in outreach efforts, promotional material design and generation, and School tours