Administrative Programs Assistant - Philosophy Department

Overview

Boston College Introduction:
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. The university has 923 full-time faculty, 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Administrative Programs Assistant
Hiring Range: $25.60/hr to $32.01/hr pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

This position is full-time, 35 hrs/wk, for the Academic Year only 42 wks/yr.

As part of a team of two responsible for department faculty support. Oversees student majors advisement process. Handles student requests during drop/add period. In consultation with Philosophy Chairperson, handles special approvals for Philosophy Core fulfillment, and approvals of student abroad studies. Coordinates and implements Philosophy course management processes. Updates Philosophy Department sections of the University Catalogue and Directory. Coordinate Perspectives Program Workshop budget.

Directly monitors part-time faculty salary budgets. Manages processes and logistics related to Philosophy faculty searches, promotions and tenures. Coordinates sabbatical application process.

• Part of a team responsible for interactions with department visitors, both in-person and via phone/email.
• Provides support for program directors and committees.
• Processing applications for majors and minors, course overrides.
• Fielding faculty (both full and part-time) FAQs and providing administrative support.
• Provides support for department-sponsored lectures and conferences.
• Supports the department Chair.

• One year of academic office administration experience required.

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found in the employee handbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. A statement of nondiscrimination is available on the university website.