Phd Program Administrator, Computer Science

Boston University•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Ph.D. Program Administrator for its Computer Science team. The administrator is the primary point of contact for all aspects of the Computer Science Ph.D. programs and their populations, including prospective students, more than 120 current students, and alumni. In consultation with the Director of Ph.D. Admissions, the position is primarily responsible for applicant recruitment, program admissions, meeting enrollment targets, and onboarding across all Computer Science Ph.D. programs. The administrator advises and guides faculty and students on requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States. Working closely with the Director of Graduate Studies, the role manages post-matriculation matters, including doctoral student financial aid and payroll, academic advising and course registration, monitoring degree progress, and course planning and teaching fellow assignments. The position also plans workshops, social events, and other professional development opportunities for Ph.D. students. The ideal candidate works well and flexibly with students, faculty, staff, and internal and external stakeholders, and is detail-oriented and organized. A hybrid work schedule is available after an initial onboarding period.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Three years of experience.
Ability to work well and flexibly with students, faculty, staff, and internal and external stakeholders.
Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, current students, and alumni across the Computer Science Ph.D. programs.
In consultation with the Director of Ph.D. Admissions, lead applicant recruitment, program admissions, enrollment-target efforts, and onboarding for all Computer Science Ph.D. programs.
Advise and guide faculty and students on requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States.
Work with the Director of Graduate Studies to manage doctoral student financial aid and payroll, academic advising and course registration, degree-progress monitoring, course planning, and teaching fellow assignments.
Plan workshops, social events, and other professional development opportunities for the Ph.D. population.