Part-Time Program Manager, Cinema & Media Studies

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston University’s College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Part-Time Program Manager to support the Cinema & Media Studies (CIMS) Program. This role is the primary administrative contact, coordinating operations, communications, events, and program finances with faculty and university partners.

The successful candidate will oversee budgets, calendars, scheduling, and student staffing, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and timely information for the campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible administrative or program management experience, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating events, managing budgets, and supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn University systems and technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic program operations, including course planning, classroom scheduling, academic calendars, and faculty support.
• Serve as the primary liaison for faculty, students, and University offices, responding to inquiries and providing guidance on program policies and procedures.
• Manage program communications, including newsletters, website content, and social media, ensuring timely and accurate information for students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community.
• Plan and coordinate program events, including lectures, film screenings, workshops, guest speaker visits, and the annual commencement celebration.
• Oversee the program budget by monitoring expenditures, processing financial transactions and reimbursements, and maintaining financial records.
• Maintain the CIMS film lending library and equipment inventory.
• Provide administrative support to the Program Director and Steering Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and coordinating faculty appointment-related paperwork.
• Supervise student employees and assist with hiring and onboarding as needed.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Event coordination

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston University’s College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Part-Time Program Manager to support the Cinema & Media Studies (CIMS) Program. This role is the primary administrative contact, coordinating operations, communications, events, and program finances with faculty and university partners.

The successful candidate will oversee budgets, calendars, scheduling, and student staffing, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and timely information for the campus community.