Job Details

Administrative Coordinator, Biology

Position Number: 9971419
Location: Boston, United States
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Administrative Coordinator, Biology

Job Description
Administrative Coordinator, Biology

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500117611110
Posted Date
11/13/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 00
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$24.14
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$25.66

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

Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes. Our faculty are award-winning researchers, innovative teachers, and dedicated mentors committed to exploring the complexities of our present and past, uncovering new perspectives, and crafting creative solutions to real-world problems. Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of the college enterprise. Our community thrives on collaboration, bold ideas, and interdisciplinary exploration. This position provides comprehensive administrative coordination and operational support for the Instructional Biology Program, which serves more than 1,600 students each semester across multiple lecture and laboratory courses. Coordinates course administration, academic planning support, exam management, instructional technologies, and student-facing operations in collaboration with faculty, Teaching Professionals, graduate teaching fellows, graduate teaching assistants, and departmental staff. Serves as a key resource for students, instructors, and instructional personnel regarding course-related processes, policies, and systems. Manages confidential student and academic records, supervises student employees, assists with instructional technology platforms, and supports departmental academic planning and course administration. Requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.

Required Skills

B.A./B.S. required, 1-3 years of relevant experience.
Organization, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and general office administration.

The Biology Department believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that, we are especially eager to welcome a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge that changes the world and provides boundless opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders. We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, tuition remission, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday leave.

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 Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $24.14-$25.66

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317566