Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Administrative Assistant role at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. The administrative assistant provides administrative support for the leadership of BYU‑Pathway Worldwide. The position requires coordination with others both within and outside of the organization, knowledge of general office procedures, and a demonstrated ability to perform standard office tasks. The administrative assistant must have an understanding of the organization of the Church, the Church Educational System, and a high‑level knowledge of BYU‑Pathway Worldwide.

This part‑time position typically works Monday‑Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. It is a hybrid position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, be willing to physically reside and perform the work in Utah or Idaho. Applicants must reside in Utah or Idaho to be eligible for this job.

• Maintain a professional public image for BYU‑Pathway Worldwide and the Field Support team.
• Complete special projects, which can include research and data analysis, organizing and preparing information for presentations and meetings, and report editing and writing.
• Draft professional correspondence and communication.
• Perform office duties such as typing, filing, data entry and analysis, drafting correspondence, mailings, and coordination of meeting arrangements which can include scheduling of rooms and appointments.
• Assist team members with travel arrangements and expense reconciliation.
• Support the Field Support team on all administrative functions as directed, including planning of onsite team events.

• Individuals must be enrolled as a degree/certificate‑seeking matriculated student at a CES institution (BYU, BYU‑Idaho, Ensign College) or taking Pathway Connect for the first time and must live in Utah or Idaho. International Students (F‑1/J‑1 Visa holders) can only be employed if you are an Ensign College student, due to shared campus legal requirements.
• Relevant administrative support experience or an Administrative Assistant certificate is preferred.
• Refined communication and interpersonal interaction skills.
• Ability to work well with people, including ecclesiastical leaders, Church employees, as well as in teams and committees.

• Leadership and Management – Ability to see an organization’s future needs and successfully plan for them, facilitate training and messaging to service missionaries and local leaders, and work with internal departments.
• Interpersonal Skills and Communication – Capability to forge successful working relationships with administrators, the online community, external contacts, and a wide range of individuals.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, with approachability, empathy, humility, and living the gospel by example.
• Problem‑Solving Capability – Ability to find solutions through collaborative relationships among competing priorities.
• Decision‑making facilitation – Efficient, empowering decisions that align with institutional priorities and reflect wise stewardship.
• Technology Skills – Proficient use of Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools as needed.

The Church’s employees find joy and satisfaction in using unique talents to further the Lord’s work, from IT professionals developing apps that send the gospel worldwide to facilities managers maintaining worship places. Members of the Church seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.

The Church is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.