Administrative Coordinator, Computer Science

Boston University•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for the daily administrative operations and core financial operations of Boston University's Department of Computer Science. The role supports the department's financial administration and handles purchasing, travel coordination, expense report preparation, expense encumbrances, student payroll, and account reconciliations. Daily operational duties include supervising and delegating tasks to student employees, organizing departmental events, meetings, and seminars, and serving as the initial point of contact for general questions from visitors, faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required.
One to three years of related experience.
Consistently positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple competing tasks, and remain flexible as priorities arise.
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the department.
Professional manner, tact, and diplomacy.
Readiness to take on responsibility and willingness to pitch in and help others.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with budgets and financial planning.

Responsibilities

Support the financial administration of the Department of Computer Science.
Manage purchasing, travel coordination, expense report preparation, expense encumbrances, student payroll, and account reconciliations.
Manage daily departmental operations.
Supervise and delegate tasks to student employees.
Organize departmental events, meetings, and seminars.
Serve as the initial point of contact for general questions from visitors, faculty, staff, and students.