TEMPORARY - Grounds Office Assistant (part-time, 17.5 hours/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 hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Grounds Office Assistant (part-time, 17.5 hours/week)

The Grounds Office Assistant helps keep the Grounds Office running smoothly by performing general office duties as well as providing service to Grounds employees, guests, and callers in a professional manner. Additionally, the Grounds Office Assistant is responsible for training student employees in all office procedures and policies.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Assisting the Managers and Supervisors with anything that they need
• Training student employees in office policies and procedures
• Assisting staff and students
• Communicating, both by email and over the phone, problems and requests with Grounds area Supervisors
• Answering questions about Workday
• Assisting with hiring processes and scheduling interviews
• Answering phones and helping those who walk into the office
• Monitoring and responding to email messages
• Filing (both paper and digitally)
• Checking in/out office purchasing cards
• Processing driving certifications
• Performing other office/clerical assignments as required

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• One year of office experience
• Extremely reliable and punctual with regular and consistent attendance for scheduled shifts
• Exceptional conversation and people skills with a wide range of personalities and generations, both in person and on the telephone
• Exemplify the BYU Honor Code and the Dress and Grooming Standards
• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and be sensitive to issues of confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated when things slow down
• Able to handle repetition and interruptions
• Comfortable working independently as well as with others
• Well-organized with strong attention to detail
• Know how to stay busy and always look for things that need to be done to keep the office running smoothly
• Should be able to sit for periods of time and work on a computer
• Comfortable training students

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree, 1 year office experience, plus previous experience in the BYU Grounds Office
• A strong interest in serving students and staff, along with a willingness to resolve problems
• Some knowledge of computer programs is helpful (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, WorkDay, etc.)
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including use of proper grammar and punctuation

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic 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 Level: 46

Typical Starting Pay: $16.50 to $21.25 an hour

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

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!