Academic Affairs Administrator, Pardee School of Global Studies

Academic Affairs Administrator, Pardee School of Global Studies Salary Grade

Grade 48

$62,525.00

$82,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Full-Time/Regular

Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies – Boston University

The Academic Affairs Administrator works closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Senior Manager of Faculty Affairs, as well as with the School's Executive Director of Finance and Administration and the Student Services team to provide administrative and operational support for the Academic Affairs Office at the Pardee School of Global Studies. This position plays a central role in supporting the school's curriculum management, academic policy administration, and academic operations.

The Academic Affairs Administrator also supports reporting and strategic planning related to course offerings, instructional resources, and academic operations. Courses, Curriculum, and HUB Management Work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to track and manage course submissions, approvals, and revisions through the appropriate university systems.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain oversight of the school's course inventory across relevant university databases and the course catalog; conduct periodic reviews and report findings to the Associate Dean.
• Maintain and manage the school's database of course syllabi and curriculum documentation. Coordinate course scheduling and provide administrative support for curriculum planning processes.
• Develop expertise in Boston University HUB policies and provide guidance to the Associate Dean and Pardee faculty on HUB requirements, course approvals, and revisions.
• Coordinate BU's participation in the annual review of HUB courses, working with faculty to see that required materials are submitted for review.
• Support faculty in preparing HUB course proposals and revisions and assist in ensuring compliance with HUB policies.
• Monitor course enrollments to ensure compliance with school and university enrollment expectations.
• Work closely with Pardee Student Services to coordinate course-related processes including waitlists, prerequisite requirements, and enrollment monitoring.
• Maintain responsibility for cyclical semester academic processes including course evaluations, midterm progress reporting, final exam coordination, and grade submission timelines.
• Maintain course evaluation records and prepare data when needed for faculty review, promotion, or tenure processes.
• Attend Pardee School Academic Affairs Committee meetings and assist in preparing course and program materials for review.
• Academic Policy, Governance, and Process Management Maintain and update the Pardee School's academic policies in coordination with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, ensuring alignment with Boston University policies and academic regulations.
• Develop and maintain documentation of Academic Affairs workflows, including curriculum approvals, HUB proposals, course administration, and related academic processes.
• Assist in creating internal guidance materials to help faculty and staff navigate academic policies and procedures.
• Support the preparation of Academic Affairs Committee agendas, materials, and documentation.
• Assist the Associate Dean with special projects related to curriculum development, academic policy, and academic administration initiatives.
• Academic Operations, Reporting, and Strategic Support
• Develop and maintain reports for school leadership, including the Dean and Executive Director of Finance and Administration, on course offerings, enrollment patterns, and HUB course distribution.
• Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities related to curriculum planning, course demand, and instructional needs.
• Support leadership in projecting future course needs and identifying areas where curriculum adjustments or new course development may be required.
• Provide data and insights to support academic planning and strategic decision-making.
• Teaching Fellows and Grader Coordination
• Work closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Executive Director of Finance and…