SENIOR Program Coordinator, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Position: SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Psychological & Brain Sciences
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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Coordinator to support the Director of Academic Affairs. This role will manage admissions activities for the Brain, Behavior, & Cognition and Developmental Science, PhD programs, as well as the master's Programs.

Key Responsibilities:

* Process and prepare applications for program directors and admissions committee's review. Input, update, and track graduate application data in spreadsheets.

* Respond to high volumes of inquiries via phone and email, providing clear information to prospective and current graduate students.

* Support the Director of Academic Affairs with planning and executing yearly commencement, orientation events, and various activities for MA and PhD students.

* Assist with special projects as required.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

* Associates degree required, Bachelors preferred. One to three years of experience.

* Excellent organizational and communication skills.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond efficiently to a large volume of queries.

* Proficiency in spreadsheet management.

* If you're passionate about supporting academic programs and contributing to students' academic journeys, we invite you to apply.

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.

In accordance with the Local 2324 collective bargaining agreement, this job will be open to internal applicants only for the first week of posting. Current L2324 represented employees,  for information on how to apply for this position.