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Boston University UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM SPECIALIST, College of Arts & Sciences, Chemistry in BOSTON, Massachusetts
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 Undergraduate Program Administrator provides mission-critical support to the Department of Chemistry. The Administrator works closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure the success of the departments instructional programming and the undergraduates it serves.
Admissions and Advising: The Administrator coordinates undergraduate orientation activities for new and transfer students, provides advising to first-year undergraduates, and assists the faculty instructor of CH195, Freshman Seminar in the Chemical Sciences. Administration: Chemistry courses receive over 4,500 enrollments each academic year, supporting the educational objectives of students across multiple University colleges and programs. The Administrator partners with staff and faculty in Chemistry, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Registrars office, and other units to manage the logistics of the program, including course and exam scheduling, student enrollments, and the accuracy of department offerings in the College Bulletin.
Program Development and Student Support: The Administrator works with the Undergraduate Program Director and the Undergraduate Program Committee to support admitted students, tracking student progress and ensuring that students understand and satisfy program requirements on the path to graduation. The Administrator also serves as the contact point for students enrolled in Chemistry courses and programming, providing resources and support.
Required Skills
The successful candidate must possess excellent attention to detail; strong time-management and communication skills; the ability to work with students, staff, and faculty from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures; and a commitment to facilitating the education and career development of undergraduates in a dynamic department dedicated to excellence in research and teaching.
Other Requirements
B.A./B.S. degree
3-5 years of administrative experience, preferably in an academic setting
Applicants must include a cover letter to be considered
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.
Required Experience