SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, Administration

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, Administration

Category
Charles River Campus --> Administrative/Support/Clerical

Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code
26500398160210

Posted Date
3/10/2026

Salary Grade
Grade 45

Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$20.10

Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$23.13

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
Part-Time

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.

The Administrative Coordinator provides support for the BU Center for the Humanities, with particular focus on awards applications, publications, and supervising/managing undergraduate staff. Manage all awards competitions. Manage PR and communications for Center, including updating website, overseeing weekly events/opportunities/and news bulletin, and producing the annual newsletter. Mentor student staff on all writing, design, and publicity. Provide support for event coordination, process disbursement requests, and assist with purchasing and travel arrangements as needed.

We are looking for someone to join our team starting in September 2026. However, we are happy to begin the interview process now, so please feel free to apply - just note that the official start date will be later!

Required Skills

• BA in a Humanities field and a minimum of one to three years of experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills necessary. Basic familiarity with MS Excel, WordPress, Canva, and MailChimp a plus.

*This is a 12 months position at 50% time (20 hours/week) position.