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COORDINATOR, STAFF, College of Arts & Sciences, Biology
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Position Number: 5729171
Location: Boston, MA
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COORDINATOR, STAFF, College of Arts & Sciences, Biology

Tracking Code: 24500099771016

Job Description
COORDINATOR, STAFF, College of Arts & Sciences, Biology

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
24500099771016
Posted Date
10/16/2024
Salary Grade
Grade 25
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.

Boston University's Department of Biology is seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join our team as a Staff Coordinator. As a central hub of activity within our department, the Staff Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing daily operations, serving as the primary contact for various stakeholders, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the main point of contact for all visitors, incoming phone calls, emails, website submissions, and students and faculty to the Biology Department main office.
Assist visitors with inquiries and address student and faculty questions regarding various procedures.
Oversee events within the department, including scheduling room reservations and conducting initial student screenings during advising.
Manage front desk responsibilities, such as sorting mail, ordering supplies, and coordinating deliveries.
Supervise work-study students, ensuring front desk procedures and etiquette are followed, and that accurate information is disseminated.
Create and maintain various departmental databases for key and card swipe access.
Assist with departmental events as needed.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

Excellent initiative, leadership, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to function independently and manage complex and confidential materials with discretion.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-prioritize and motivate others to meet daily deadlines.
High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
1-3 years of relevant work experience.

Join Our Collaborative Environment: The Department of Biology is a large, collaborative, and dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of our department.

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.

CURRENT BOSTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES Represented by L2324 click here to apply for this position. All other applicants (both internal and external), please use the {Apply} section on this page

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 25

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/314820