SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, Political Science

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. We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, tuition remission, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday leave. Supports the Director of Graduate Studies and is responsible for handling all administrative functions of the PhD program. Serves as a link between the Political Science Department and the the rest of BU on behalf of graduate students by assisting with graduate recruitment/admissions and maintaining a database of graduate student records. Mentors graduate students to ensure they are complying with all GRS rules and regulations. Supports the Department Administrator in operational tasks as needed by the Department.

Requirements

Two years of college or equivalent
One to three years of related experience

Nice To Haves

B.A./B.S

Responsibilities

handling all administrative functions of the PhD program
assisting with graduate recruitment/admissions
maintaining a database of graduate student records
mentoring graduate students to ensure they are complying with all GRS rules and regulations
supporting the Department Administrator in operational tasks