Brigham Young University→
Administrative Assistant, Global Security
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-time
Location
Provo, UT
Salary
$47k–$61k/yr
Experience
1+ years
Posted
5 days ago
Skills
website content developmentmaterials developmentteachinginternational travel experiencegeographylanguagesoffice analytics softwarestatistical analysis
Job Description
Summary: Brigham Young University (BYU) is a prestigious institution dedicated to its mission and values. The Administrative Assistant for Global Security will provide direct support to the Senior Manager, overseeing operations related to security, health, and safety, as well as managing international travel for the university.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Security Office Operations & Analytics by overseeing business processes, tracking performance metrics, and providing improvement recommendations
- Oversee Travel Intelligence & Data Platforms by managing web-based platforms that deliver destination intelligence and emergency response services
- Manage and maintain travelsmart.byu.edu by updating site content and forms, posting travel restrictions, recommending enhancements, and coordinating with OIT
- Coordinate Emergency Response & University Partnerships by collaborating with campus and external partners to manage care, response, and evacuations, including off-hours support
- Provide Pre-Travel & In-Travel Security Support by reviewing travel proposals, assessing risk, and delivering security and health guidance
- Monitor Long-Term International Travelers by tracking employees abroad, issuing real-time updates, and improving traveler monitoring systems
- Support Travelers During Health & Security Incidents by coordinating medical, insurance, embassy, and local authority support during emergencies
- Provide Consultation & Institutional Support by advising with government and security experts, supporting CES safety efforts, supervising students, and attending meetings
- Provide Administrative Support to the Security Advisor – Develop Training & Incident Response Programs by designing pre-travel training and developing incident-response protocols for security, health, mental health, and misconduct cases
Required Qualifications:
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Bachelor's degree and 1-year of international living or equivalent travel experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in website content development, layout, and editing
- Materials development and teaching experience
- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of international living, working, or travel experience
- Knowledge of world geography, languages, politics, and economies
- Previous work experience in geography, languages, linguistics, government (international portfolio), development, or area studies
- Strong background in website content development
- Proven experience in materials development with an emphasis on presentation and training
- Experience in office analytics software programs and statistical analysis
- Understanding of BYU's service departments and academic units
Required Skills: Website Content Development, Materials Development, Teaching, International Travel Experience, Geography, Languages, Office Analytics Software, Statistical Analysis
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, May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years, Access to the library, Free on-campus parking, Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents, Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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
May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
Access to the library
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU