Academic Affairs Support Specialist

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Office of Academic Affairs. The role supports daily operations, triages student issues, and coordinates with faculty and staff.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of administrative experience or coordination. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required; knowledge of R25 and SPS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and 1 year of administrative experience.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency required.
• Knowledge of R25 and SPS beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication, time management and attention to detail.
• Experience in an academic environment is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Assistant serves as the main point of contact for the Academic Affairs Office and triages student issues.
• Supports day-to-day Academic Affairs operations and completes various admin tasks.
• Manages student absence requests and exam schedules.
• Orders supplies using Guided Buying and collates data for special projects.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

1 year administrative experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Strong written/verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

R25

SPS

Job description

Boston University is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Office of Academic Affairs. The role supports daily operations, triages student issues, and coordinates with faculty and staff.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of administrative experience or coordination. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required; knowledge of R25 and SPS is a plus.