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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. 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. The Mathematics and Statistics departments serves more than 9,800 students each academic year and has over 600 majors.

The Undergraduate Program Administrator will be the primary point of contact for all first year Mathematics and Statistics undergraduate students and prospective students. This role will provide transition support to those moving into mathematics & statistics majors and minors, both while already at BU and in the admissions process. Additionally, the UPA position will be primarily responsible for cultivating a community among our undergraduate students, create and coordinate events geared towards our undergraduate student population, contribute to the online presence for the department, fostering relationships with industry affiliates, work with the Center for Career Development to co-host events for our students and manage the administrative aspect of the program assessment.

Job Functions

• Undergraduate Student Outreach and Communication

• Department Advising (First year, transfer, and minor students)

• Perspective Student Support

• Frist Year Events including Accepted Students and Orientation

• Commencement Planning

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree required

• 3-5 years of experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or education in advising or counseling

• Experience in organizing events

• Knowledge of the academic landscape for STEM fields

  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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