Program Administrator, Computer Science

Boston University•Boston, MA

6d•$53,000 - $62,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ph.D. Program Administrator is the primary point of contact for all aspects related to the Computer Science Ph.D. programs and populations, including prospective students, 120+ current students, and alumni. This position, in consultation with the Director of Ph.D. Admissions, is primarily responsible for applicant recruitment, program admissions, meeting enrollment targets, and onboarding for all CS Ph.D. programs. This position advises and guides faculty and students through requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States. This position also works closely with our Director of Graduate Studies and manages all aspects post-matriculation, such as doctoral student financial aid and payroll, academic advising and course registration, monitoring student degree progress, and course planning/teaching fellow assignments. This position also plans events for the Ph.D. population, including workshops, social events, and other professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Ability to work well and flexibly with different populations including students, faculty, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders
Detail-oriented and organized

Responsibilities

Applicant recruitment
Program admissions
Meeting enrollment targets
Onboarding for all CS Ph.D. programs
Advising and guiding faculty and students through requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States
Managing doctoral student financial aid and payroll
Managing academic advising and course registration
Monitoring student degree progress
Managing course planning/teaching fellow assignments
Planning events for the Ph.D. population, including workshops, social events, and other professional development opportunities