Job Description
This position provides administrative support to the Mechanical Engineering Department, and is the first point of contact for guests, visitors, students, faculty, and staff who visit, or call the department. The position oversees the daily operational aspects of running the department, while ensuring the big picture objectives and goals are supported in their efforts, including support related to the Director and Chair's vision. This position will be directly supporting events, seminars, and meetings, including associated logistics i.e. space reservations, catering, AV equipment needs. This position provides support to the department's academic and finance team and projects assigned by the Department Director and Chair.
Required Skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse student population.
- Ability to develop and manage relationships across various stakeholders (i.e. students, faculty, program and university administration).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivate with problem solving.
- Professional demeanor and excellent customer service abilities.
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.
In accordance with the Local 2324 collective bargaining agreement, this job will be open to internal applicants only for the first week of posting. Current L2324 represented employees, click here for information on how to apply for this position.
Required Experience
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $45,000–$55,000 |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Website | http://www.bu.edu/ |
About Company
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.
Skills
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Audiovisualunmatched
- Catering Servicesunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Geneticsunmatched
- Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Militaryunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Relationship Managementunmatched
- Seminarsunmatched
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