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Senior Coordinator International Students & Scholars Office

Boston University
  • Boston, MA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Senior Coordinator, International Students & Scholars Office

    Category

    Charles River Campus --> Professional

    Job Location

    Boston, MA, United States

    Tracking Code

    26500050301030

    Posted Date

    11/4/2026

    Salary Grade

    Grade 00

    Expected Hiring Range Minimum

    $24.14

    Expected Hiring Range Maximum

    $25.53

    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.

    Position Type

    Full-Time/Regular

    Job Description Provide administrative assistance to a diverse international student, scholar and employee population of nearly 12,000. Evaluate client''s needs and refer them to most appropriate ISSO staff member. Advise clients on basic immigration and university procedures and perform some preliminary immigration processing. Perform front line reception duties including scheduling appointments, answering the main telephone line and triaging walk-in inquiries. Process international admission paperwork review, data entry and document issuance. Provide administrative assistance to administrative team members.

    Essential Functions:

    • Prepare and process various immigration and university documents such as on-campus work permission, certificates of attendance, travel signatures, and immigration documents.
    • Evaluate initial client inquiries and advise international students, scholars and employees on immigration and university policies and procedures.
    • Perform daily administrative functions such as sorting, opening and responding to all types of office correspondence, word processing and scheduling meetings and appointments.
    • Complete data entry for admission processing, semester verification and new student check-in.
    • Process international admission paperwork review, data entry and document issuance.
    • Perform front line reception duties including scheduling appointments, answer telephone and walk-in inquiries from a diverse, international student, scholar and employee population.

    Required Skills

    • Two years of college or equivalent, bachelor''s degree preferred.
    • Familiarity with computer hardware and software including Microsoft Office and similar application software.
    • Foreign language ability and proven intercultural sensitivity preferred Strong organizational, administrative and problem solving skills Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
    • 1-3 years of professional experience in international education or closely related field.

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size1 to 9 employees
    Websitehttp://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
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Hardwareunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Mail Processingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • University/School Policiesunmatched
    • Word Processingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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