Student Affairs Coordinator, School of Dental Medicine, Student Affairs

Student Affairs Coordinator, School of Dental Medicine

Location: Boston, MA, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: Grade 46

Category: Boston University Medical Campus – Professional

Salary range:
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.

Posted Date: 12/17/2025

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Office of Student Affairs, greeting and assisting visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Respond to inquiries, provide accurate information, and share appropriate resources.
• Maintain a welcoming and service-oriented office atmosphere.

• Coordinate and oversee wellness programming, including planning, grant applications, implementation, facilitation, and assessment.
• Coordinate and support student matriculation leadership program and related initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison to student organizations and clubs, providing administrative and operational support.
• Support special events, workshops, and student-related activities (Professional Ceremony, White Coat Ceremony, Commencement, awards and recognition events).

• Co‑lead and coordinate the annual yearbook project, including content collection, vendor communication, timeline management, and distribution.

• Provide administrative, operational and communication support for the pre and post‑doctoral Geriatric Dental Medicine Program and Geriatrics coursework.
• Serve as the Title IX Resource Facilitator by acting as a primary point of contact for students and residents seeking information or support, attending monthly university Title IX committee meetings, collaborating with Title IX Deputy Directors on active cases, and presenting or assisting with Title IX‑related trainings as needed.
• Manage daily office operations, including reception coverage, departmental email account, inventory tracking, purchasing, mail distribution, and upkeep of shared spaces.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Associate Dean and Director and to advance the mission of the school and the university.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.
• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Initiative and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 2+ years of experience in higher education, preferable in student affairs, student support services or student activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Customer‑service oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively.
• Interest in working with students in higher education, particularly with graduate, international, and non‑traditional student populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Blackboard, Outlook, Google Applications, Canva, event scheduling and resources management systems.
• Occasional weekday evenings, weekend, and early morning hours required. In periods of heavy workload, workdays of greater than 8 hours are possible.

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.

Job Location: Boston, MA

Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular

Salary Grade: -