Undergraduate Program Coordinator (part-time 28 hrs/week)

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it an inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

About the Role

Come join the BYU Psychology Department, where we teach students to discover truth about the intricacies of human nature. As our Undergraduate Program Coordinator, you will plan and execute the undergraduate program for one of the largest majors at BYU. This position will allow you to interact with students daily, giving you the opportunity to mentor them and assist them in their post-college plans. There’s also a bit of event planning, academic class scheduling, and working closely with college advising and career services. This part-time position (28 hrs/week) will give you flexibility as well as the opportunity to make a big difference in the lives of students.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Psychology Peer Mentoring office, including management and mentoring of student employees and handling requests from majors and minors (add codes, capstone and exit exams, course substitutions, etc.)
• Advocate for undergraduate career development opportunities and liaise with the college advisement center, internships coordinator, and career advisor
• Mentor undergraduate student organizations, Psych Association and Psi Chi, and assist with carrying out student-led events, workshops, forums, and socials
• Work with department staff and faculty to conceptualize, plan, and execute undergraduate student events, including New Student Orientation, Major Fair, and the Psychology Showcase
• Oversee class scheduling, including monitoring enrollment patterns, making adjustments to ensure student throughput, and maintaining 3- and 4-year curriculum plans
• Work with department colleagues to assign courses, ensuring both faculty and student needs are met
• Gather and analyze data to make recommendations on which types of instruction modes to utilize
• Track student outcomes, including administering senior surveys, gathering experiential learning data, and encouraging students to report on experiences

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of related work experience (scheduling, advisement, project/event management) OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and delegate where appropriate
• Management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle both interruptions and stressful situations
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Analytic and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, with strong spreadsheet skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of related on-campus office work or equivalent off-campus work
• Familiarity with university policies and procedures
• Knowledge of campus resources

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)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay

Typical starting pay: $25.00 to $32.50 an hour

Schedule

Part-time, 28 hours per week