ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, Computer Science

Boston University•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes. Our faculty are award-winning researchers, innovative teachers, and dedicated mentors committed to exploring the complexities of our present and past, uncovering new perspectives, and crafting creative solutions to real-world problems. Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of the college enterprise. Our community thrives on collaboration, bold ideas, and interdisciplinary exploration. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge that changes the world and provides boundless opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for the daily administrative operations of the Department of Computer Science, as well as core financial operations. The Administrative Coordinator will support the financial administration of the department and is primarily responsible for all purchasing, travel coordination, expense report preparation, expense encumbrances, and account reconciliations. Daily operational management includes supervising and delegating tasks to student employees, organizing departmental events, meetings, and seminars, and serving as initial point of contact for general questions from visitors, faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. Required
One to three years of related experience.
Consistently positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Attention to detail.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and remain flexible as priorities arise.
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels internal and external to the department.
Demonstrate professional manner, tact and diplomacy.
Readiness to take on responsibility and willingness to pitch in and help others.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook & Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with budgets and financial planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily administrative operations of the Department of Computer Science.
Responsible for core financial operations including purchasing, travel coordination, expense report preparation, expense encumbrances, and account reconciliations.
Supervising and delegating tasks to student employees.
Organizing departmental events, meetings, and seminars.
Serving as initial point of contact for general questions from visitors, faculty, staff, and students.