Administrative Assistant BYU-Pathway; Part-time, Student Employee

Job Description

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 assistant must also understand the organization of the Church, the Church Educational System, and have a high‑level knowledge of BYU‑Pathway Worldwide.

This part‑time, hybrid position typically works Monday‑Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. By applying, you indicate that you are currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and that you are willing to 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, including 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 coordinating meeting arrangements (including scheduling 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 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 they are an Ensign College student, due to shared campus legal requirements.
• Relevant administrative support experience or an Administrative Assistant certificate preferred.
• Refined communication and interpersonal interaction skills.
• Ability to work well with people, including ecclesiastical leaders, Church employees, and in teams and committees.

• Leadership and Management – a demonstrated ability to anticipate future needs and plan for them, facilitating training and messaging for missionaries and local leaders; proven ability to work with internal departments.
• Interpersonal Skills and Communication – the capacity to forge successful working relationships is essential; collaborative relationships will be necessary with administrators, the online community, external contacts, and a wide range of individuals.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written; the employee must be approachable, empathetic, humble, and live the gospel by example.
• Problem Solving Capability – demonstrated ability to find solutions through collaborative relationships among many competing priorities.
• Decision‑making efficiency – facilitate decisions that empower field operations teams while respecting everyone involved; decisions must align with institutional priorities and reflect wise stewardship.
• Technology Skills – proficiency in Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; ability to learn and adapt to new technology and tools as needed.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—providing places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world.

We take pride in working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, 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 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.

• Job Identification: 372265
• Job Category: ED - Education
• Posting Date: 12/12/2025, 04:26 PM
• Locations: 300 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103, US (Hybrid)
• Apply Before: 01/03/2026, 07:00 AM
• Job Schedule:
  
  Part time
• Regular or Temporary:
  Regular
• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $13–$15
• Qualification of dignity:
  Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints and currently temple worthy.