Brigham Young University · 12 hours ago
Assistant Director
Provo, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $119K/yr
4+ years expBrigham Young University (BYU) is a flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Wheatley Institute is seeking a mission-driven Assistant Director to manage operations and support the institute's growth in alignment with BYU's mission.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
In collaboration with Wheatley Institute leadership, support the execution of the Institute’s mission and strategy by ensuring that operations measurably align with strategic objectives
Participate in, deliberate with, and bring operational recommendations to the regular Wheatley Institute directorate meetings
Support the Wheatley Institute Director with the management and preparation for annual resource planning
Support the Wheatley Institute Director by preparing materials and presentations for quarterly Working Group and Advisory Group meetings
Support Wheatley Institute Initiative Directors in all phases of choosing and appointing Wheatley Faculty Fellows
Work alongside the Director and the Business manager to recommend appropriate compensation
Foster a mission-driven, professional, collaborative, and efficient work environment
Measure, assess, and proactively respond to key performance indicators
Guide the systematic growth of the Institute’s student engagement with quality data and analysis
Schedule and chair regular meetings of the Wheatley Institute Administrative Council (Business Manager, Communications & Marketing Manager, Events & Scholarship Coordinator)
Work alongside the Wheatley Institute Business Manager to analyze and interpret financial data and reports for Institute leadership
Work alongside the Wheatley Institute Events and Scholarship Coordinator to analyze and interpret participation and student data for Institute leadership
Work alongside the Wheatley Institute Communications and Marketing Manager to analyze and interpret communications data for Institute Leadership
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reviews
Manage annual employee reviews for operational staff
Provide guidance on university policies, procedures and systems, ensuring consistent understanding, compliance, and application
Help train students, staff and directors on university policy and Wheatley Institute norms
Approve routine communications, consistent with Institute strategy and norms (e.g., website updates, social media posts)
Alongside the Business Manager, collaborate with Business Partner and university accountant on finances and reporting
Serve as liaison with appropriate university operational entities
Represent the Wheatley Institute on appropriate University committees
Manage office space assignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and minimum of four years' experience with office management
Commitment to the mission and aims of BYU and the Wheatley Institute
Unimpeachable integrity and a strong sense of stewardship
A mentoring and growth-oriented mindset
Initiative in identifying and seizing opportunities for fulfilling the mission
Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and using operational data
Demonstrated ability to track and guide multiple lines of concurrent work
Demonstrated ability to prevent and solve problems
Superb discernment and judgment
Commitment to excellence and customer service
Professional presence appropriate for engaging with university officials, church leadership, and national thought leaders
Excellent communication skills
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend
Preferred
Master's degree with significant work history in educational, think-tank, or non-profit setting and a demonstrated history of trustworthy responsibility
Familiarity with and proficiency in BYU systems (e.g., Workday)
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)
Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long-term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Company
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private research university that seeks to develop students of intellect and character to continue learning.
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