SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Psychological & Brain Sciences BOSTON, MA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Program Coordinator for the Psychological & Brain Sciences department. The position involves managing admissions activities for PhD and master's programs, and providing support to the Director of Academic Affairs.

Key responsibilities include processing applications, responding to inquiries, and assisting with event planning. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and at least an associate's degree, with a preference for a bachelor's.

The role offers generous benefits including health insurance, tuition remission, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in administrative support.
• Proficiency in responding efficiently to high volumes of inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare applications for review.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective and current students.
• Support planning and execution of orientation events.
• Assist with various special projects as required.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Spreadsheet management

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Associates degree required, Bachelor's preferred

Job description

SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Psychological & Brain Sciences

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Coordinator to support the Director of Academic Affairs. This role will manage admissions activities for the Brain, Behavior, & Cognition and Developmental Science, PhD programs, as well as the master's Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and prepare applications for program directors and admissions committee's review. Input, update, and track graduate application data in spreadsheets.
• Respond to high volumes of inquiries via phone and email, providing clear information to prospective and current graduate students.
• Support the Director of Academic Affairs with planning and executing yearly commencement, orientation events, and various activities for MA and PhD students.
• Assist with special projects as required.

Required Skills

• Associates degree required, Bachelors preferred. One to three years of experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond efficiently to a large volume of queries.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet management.
• If you're passionate about supporting academic programs and contributing to students' academic journeys, we invite you to apply.

We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, tuition remission, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday leave.

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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