PROGRAM COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, History
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
Established in 1873 Arts and Sciences is Boston Universitys largest and most academically diverse unit encompassing over 8400 undergraduates 2000 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. The Boston University African American & Black Diaspora Studies Program is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to provide event communication and administrative support to the position supports the Program Administrator and Director as well as the larger African American & Black Diaspora Studies undergraduate major/minor and graduate this role the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with program events and communications facilitating course scheduling providing academic support working with student employees and maintaining our program office/building logistics. Qualifications: Bachelors degree Experience in an academic setting preferred Demonstrated interest in African American & Black Diaspora Studies Experience with Canva Wordpress Hootsuite and Mailchimp Committed to undergraduate student development and outreach Proficiency in MS Office 365 Zoom and Adobe Pro Strong organizational and computer skills Desired candidates must be professional highly organized diligent and who approach their work with positivity and enthusiasm. We strongly encourage candidates who are upbeat have a positive attitude and a demonstrated interest and/or past experience with African American &Black Diaspora Studies to apply. You can learn more about the African American & Black Diaspora Studies program: Skills
The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred: Bachelors degree with 1-3 years of experience Experience prioritizing working in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests Experience communicating effectively (in writing and verbal) with various stakeholders such as faculty fellows and visitors Proven project and/or program management skills Experience working independently with minimal supervision Experience handling complex and confidential information with discretion.
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.
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About Company
Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.