Program Coordinator, College of Arts & Sciences, Student Life

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, Student Life

Category: Charles River Campus – Administrative/Support/Clerical

Job Location: BOSTON, MA, United States

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Posted Date: 5/4/2026

Salary Grade: Grade 25 ($39,367.00 - $40,040.00)

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Established in 1873, the College of Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, comprising over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes. The Pre‑Professional Advising Office oversees thousands of pre‑health and pre‑law students and alumni, providing comprehensive advising services.

As Program Coordinator, you will provide essential administrative support and management for the office, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service to students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff.

• Assist in overseeing a team of student employees, including the hiring process.
• Maintain students' electronic and paper records with a high degree of confidentiality and manage resources and reference materials in the office and online.
• Support advisors with professional school application materials and processes.
• Respond to inquiries, schedule appointments, direct visitors to resources, and seek assistance from advisors as needed.

• Associate’s degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills to interact with students, alumni, staff, faculty, prospective families, and guests.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain discretion.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and initiative to address questions and follow up on concerns.
• Keen attention to detail and effective time‑management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks amid frequent interruptions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, online scheduling and productivity systems (e.g., Handshake, Blackboard, Appointy, Canva), website maintenance (Word Press), Google Workspace, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly and efficiently.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.