SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Auxiliary, Office of Housing BOSTON, MA

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Boston is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the Office of Housing. This role involves overseeing the operation of the furniture warehouse, managing a student staff for efficient delivery, and handling inventory management. Applicants should have a High School Diploma with extensive experience in logistics and supervision, alongside the ability to lift heavy items. This position offers a full-time role with responsibilities that support the university’s housing operations.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of related work experience.
• Ability to manage and supervise a student crew.
• Experience in inventory management and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of the furniture warehouse and delivery.
• Manage student staff for efficient furniture delivery.
• Conduct inspections of empty student rooms and oversee damage billing.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

Inventory management

Supervisory skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Auxiliary, Office of Housing

BOSTON, MA, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Responsibilities

The person in this position is responsible for the operation of the furniture warehouse and delivery of furniture and appliances to university residences and oversees a crew of 6-10 students who deliver furniture to approximately 200 student residences. This position is also responsible for managing vending services, including the distribution of MicroFridges and Safes during the academic year and summer. Must have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Organize prompt delivery of furniture and appliances. Dispatch student staff with furniture and appliances in an orderly and cost‑efficient manner. Oversee appropriate maintenance, parking, and cleanliness of two box trucks. Determine status of, and prepare furniture and appliances for, disposal, donation or reuse. Receive furniture deliveries from vendors and verify quantity and quality of items received. Must have ability to lift and move heavy furniture, appliances, equipment, and supplies. Maintain inventory records, conduct monthly physical inventory, and inform supervisor of inventory levels. Maintain physical inventory in the warehouse to insure proper storage of items. Coordinate barcoding of furniture and appliances in the residences. Process furniture requests for the central furniture warehouse. Organize and support operations during busy periods of move‑in/out, transition, and cyclical projects. Support the Assistant Director with summer projects of residence halls. Oversee and conduct damage billing with student staff. At the end of each semester visit empty rooms to inspect overall condition of rooms/suites/apartments. Assist in managing all vending services operations. This includes the distribution of MicroFridges/Safes, TVs during the academic year and summer, including managing laundry facilities in residential buildings, and UPS storage program. This will also include being responsible for managing the vending service account and responding to emails, calls, website, and budget. Oversee, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff (6‑10) that assist in moving and delivering furniture and appliances.

Required Skills

Requires: High School Diploma/GED, Associate’s degree preferred, must experience. Have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., move heavy furniture, appliances, equipment, and supplies, and five to eight years of related work experience.

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.