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Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,445 full-time undergraduates and 5,125 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 878 full-time and 1,201 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.2 billion, and an endowment in excess of $2.8 billion.

Job Description

Administrative and Program Specialist
The Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch School of Education
Department of Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics and Assessment (MESA) and Department of Formative Education

The Administrative & Program Specialist is responsible for the administrative oversight and daily operations of the Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics and Assessment (MESA) department and the Formative Education Department within the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. The Specialist provides high-level support to the Chair and plays a key role in supporting the strategic and programmatic planning efforts, including the management of financial resources. Working closely with the Chair, Lynch School Graduate Student Services, Graduate Admissions, Office of Undergraduate Programs, Faculty and Programs Directors, this position is instrumental for the successful enrollment, retention, and effective student services and support. .

Position Details:
Department: 055261 - LSEHD MESA and Formative Education Departments
Position: 00010799 - Administrative and Program Specialist - Lynch School
Grade: 2ND

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $44,100 to $55,150; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

*3-5 years of administration and student services experience

*Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

*Strong problem solving, decision-making and project management skills

*Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude and "customer service focus"

*Excellent computer skills (Excel, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Google Suite, learning management systems) and initiative to learn new technologies.

*Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

*Budget management and resource allocation skills

*Ability to take initiative and work independently to prioritize and complete competing tasks

*Ability to maintain data security and confidentiality of all data at all times

*Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

*Ability to create and maintain systems and efficient processes

*Ability to hire, delegate, oversee, follow-up and supervise (valuing diversity)

*Familiarity with Boston College systems is preferred

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