SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, History

Boston University•Boston, MA

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 Senior Program Coordinator will assist in the coordination of the undergraduate History major and minor program, supporting the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department Administrator and departmental leadership. This position serves as first point of contact for the department and will assist students and others with questions about the department by phone, email and in person, directing inquiries to other members of the department as needed.

Requirements

B.A./ B.S. required
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience in administrative support

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Adobe Suite preferred

Responsibilities

Maintenance of the departmental website and social media
Convocation and event planning
Maintaining undergraduate student records
Assisting with the course schedule process and overseeing department proprietary room schedules
Editing and publishing the department newsletter
Advertising events and courses
Conduct and coordinate the selection, processing, supervision, and assignment of work-study staff