Physics & Astronomy Communications Specialist (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.

Job Description

Physics & Astronomy Communications Specialist (part-time 17.5 hours/week)

The Part-Time Communications Specialist will collaborate with the Academic Programs Manager to perform a variety of graphic design and communications tasks related to social media, digital marketing, and departmental outreach.

What you’ll do in this position:

Communications Specialist

• Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain a communications strategy for the department.
• Coordinate communications team efforts to achieve communications goals and collaborate with the Academic Programs Manager to market undergraduate and graduate programs and promote student participation.
• Create marketing campaigns to increase awareness and promote department initiatives and achievements.
• Identify impactful news and stories related to the department, determining appropriate media for messaging targets.
• Work as a videographer to create dynamic content for the PandA website and social media platforms, supporting department promotion, recruiting, and inclusion.
• Develop and execute social media plans, strategies, and campaigns, assisting in setting strategic goals and defining audiences.
• Create, monitor, and continually update social media platforms with compelling content.
• Manage content and produce material for digital, print, video, and social media platforms.
• Maintain and update regular news and event content slides for department displays and other media platforms.
• Oversee the creation of department visibility assets, such as signage and displays.
• Cultivate and attend to relationships with university-wide social media administrators.
• Communicate with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and other university personnel to create stories for promotional and advertising purposes.
• Collaborate with the Alumni Relations Committee to generate alumni newsletters, recognize alumni on the website, and plan alumni events.
• Coordinate graphic design requests and assist with creative projects as needed.

Front Office Assistant

• Answer emails and phone calls
• Help with office tasks including test preparation, copying and hosting of student events
• Assist the Academic Program Manager with student academic lifecycle needs

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Minimum of 1-year previous marketing, advertising, or social media management experience
• Extensive working knowledge of social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.) for graphic design work
• Proficient in the English language, with strong grammar and sentence structure skills
• Videography and editing skills, including shooting interviews with audio and lighting, filming b-roll, and editing with music
• Willingness to learn new skills in digital marketing and content creation

Preferred:

• BS in advertising/marketing or related field OR 2+ years of previous experience in the field
• 1-year previous academically focused graphic design experience
• Previous work experience related to BYU brand guide and policies

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 Grade: 51

Typical Starting Pay: $28.25 to $36.25 an hour

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!