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PROGRAM COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, History

Position Number: 7131183
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - History

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, History

Job Description
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, College of Arts & Sciences, History

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500569430430
Posted Date
5/4/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 26
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$43,079.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$44,881.00

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
Full-Time/Regular

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 Boston University African American & Black Diaspora Studies Program is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to provide event, communication, and administrative support to the Program.This position supports the Program Administrator and Director, as well as the larger African American & Black Diaspora Studies undergraduate major/minor and graduate program. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with program events and communications, facilitating course scheduling, providing academic support, working with student employees, and maintaining our program office/building logistics. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Experience in an academic setting preferred Demonstrated interest in African American & Black Diaspora Studies Experience with Canva, Wordpress, Hootsuite, and Mailchimp Committed to undergraduate student development and outreach Proficiency in MS Office 365, Zoom, and Adobe Pro Strong organizational and computer skills Desired candidates must be professional, highly organized, diligent and who approach their work with positivity and enthusiasm. We strongly encourage candidates who are upbeat, have a positive attitude, and a demonstrated interest and/or past experience with African American &Black Diaspora Studies to apply. You can learn more about the African American & Black Diaspora Studies program: www.bu.edu/afam/

Required Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred: Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of experience Experience prioritizing working in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests Experience communicating effectively (in writing and verbal) with various stakeholders such as faculty, fellows, and visitors Proven project and/or program management skills Experience working independently with minimal supervision Experience handling complex and confidential information with discretion.

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 Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $43,079.00-$44,881.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316672