Phd Program Administrator, Computer Science

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Job summary

Boston University in Boston, MA is seeking a PhD Program Administrator for the Computer Science PhD programs. The role coordinates applicant recruitment, admissions, enrollment targets, and onboarding for CS PhD populations, collaborating with the Director of PhD Admissions and Graduate Studies.

You will assist international scholars with US study/work requirements, manage doctoral student financial aid and payroll, advise on degree progress, schedule courses and teaching fellow assignments, and

Qualifications

• BA required and 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate applicant recruitment and program admissions for CS PhD programs.
• Guide faculty and students on program requirements and enrollment targets.
• Post-matriculation duties include doctoral student financial aid and payroll, academic advising, and course registration.
• Plan events for CS PhD students, including workshops and professional development opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Phd Program Administrator, Computer Science

Job Description

Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 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. Come join the Computer Science team! The Ph.D. Program Administrator is the primary point of contact for all aspects related to the Computer Science Ph.D. programs and populations, including prospective students, 120+ current students, and alumni. This position, in consultation with the Director of Ph.D. Admissions, is primarily responsible for applicant recruitment, program admissions, meeting enrollment targets, and onboarding for all CS Ph.D. programs. This position advises and guides faculty and students through requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States. This position also works closely with our Director of Graduate Studies and manages all aspects post‑matriculation, such as doctoral student financial aid and payroll, academic advising and course registration, monitoring student degree progress, and course planning/teaching fellow assignments. This position also plans events for the Ph.D. population, including workshops, social events, and other professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work well and flexibly with different populations including students, faculty, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders and will be detail‑oriented and organized. A hybrid work schedule is available for this role after an initial onboarding period. 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.

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500465641009

Posted Date

10/14/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 46

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$53,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$62,500.00

Salary Note

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.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Required Skills

BA Required and 3 years of experience.

Equity Statement

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.