OFFICE MANAGER, Office of the Vice President and Associate Provost for Community

The Newbury Center provides programming resources community and support for first-generation undergraduates graduates and professional students at Boston University. The Newbury Center collaborates with a broad range of constituents including students faculty staff administrators and alumni; and is a high-volume fast-paced environment where creativity flexibility and collaboration are essential. The Office Managers essential functions include managing the Newbury Centers day-to-day operations budget/financial management supervising graduate and undergraduate student employees general office administration managing event logistics and special projects as needed. Successful candidates will be professional able to work independently exercise good judgement personable and quick to learn. This position reports to the Executive Director of the Newbury Center and is a 100% on-campus position.

A cover letter must be included with your application to be considered.

Bachelors Degree and 1-3 years of experience required. Training and vocational skills can substitute for experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills including the ability to write well and deal effectively and diplomatically with various constituencies. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing the most urgent work independently to anticipate office and directors business needs set priorities in consultation with others and handle sensitive/confidential information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience supervising students; basic accounting skills; advanced event management experience; technical skills such as newsletter and survey creation; and the ability to research information e.g. first-generation programs at other institutions are preferred. A demonstrated commitment to expanding ones cultural competency and knowledge of issues that first-generation students from diverse backgrounds encounter throughout their educational experience is also strongly desired. Some evenings and weekend work will be required but not regularly.