External Relations Assistant (part-time, 17.5 hoursweek)

External Relations Assistant (part-time 17.5 hours/week)
The External Relations Assistant supports the Department of Computer Sciences alumni engagement communications marketing and event initiatives. This position assists with department branding and promotional materials communications and outreach efforts alumni and industry relations programs and the planning and execution of key departmental events. The role collaborates with faculty staff students alumni and external partners to strengthen relationships enhance visibility and advance departmental strategic goals.

What youll do in this position:

• Coordinate newsletters outreach campaigns and alumni communications.
• Support alumni engagement activities including Tech Trek and BYU Tech Society initiatives.
• Maintain alumni databases and contribute to public relations strategies.
• Create and maintain marketing materials promotional content and graphic design assets.
• Ensure brand consistency in accordance with university guidelines.
• Design content for social media events and communications campaigns.
• Assist with planning and execution of departmental events including scheduling registration catering marketing and logistics.
• Manage event materials calendars and team coordination efforts.
• Assist with merchandise inventory and ordering.
• Support special projects and other departmental initiatives as assigned.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• Associates degree in communications marketing public relations graphic design business administration or a related field and at least two years of related professional experience.
• Experience creating graphic design and marketing materials using design software.
• Experience coordinating or supporting events including planning logistics and communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing customer service and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong graphic design and visual communication skills.
• Excellent organizational interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment maintain confidentiality and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for special events.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff students alumni donors community partners and other stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in communications marketing public relations graphic design business administration or a related field.
• Three to five years of related experience.
• Understanding of branding principles and brand management.
• Leadership or team lead experience.
• Adobe Canva or other design certifications.
• Additional experience in graphic design marketing communications alumni relations and event management.

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
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful alumni engagement and external relations efforts within the Department of Computer Science.
• Collaborative work environment with faculty staff students alumni and industry professionals.
• Experience in communications marketing graphic design event management and relationship building.
• Opportunity to support BYUs mission of educational excellence service and spiritual development.

Pay Grade:48

Typical Starting Pay:$20.25 to$26.50 an hour