Boston University
ERC ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, Part-Time, Photonics Center
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02108
ERC Administrative Coordinator
The Administrative Coordinator will be a member of an administrative team that provides support to the NSF funded Engineering Research Center (ERC), which has activities related to research, education, mentoring trainees, public outreach and industry engagement. Duties will involve regular interaction with administrative staff in the Photonics Center where the ERC is administered, affiliated departments and offices, partner institutions, and ERC-affiliated faculty, students and staff. Reporting to the ERC's Assistant Director of Administration, primary duties will include extensive administrative data collection and management, meeting and event coordination, financial transactions and tracking, compilation of annual reports, and website updates. Efficient coordination and follow-through in multiple operational areas will be essential to support evolving program directions. High School Diploma/GED required, bachelor's degree preferred and 1-3 years of experience. The position requires knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop. Candidate must have strong attention to detail and context, good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, and a sense of humor to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline driven environment. This is a one-year contract position at 60% FTE.
The Administrative Coordinator will be a member of an administrative team that provides support to the NSF funded Engineering Research Center (ERC), which has activities related to research, education, mentoring trainees, public outreach and industry engagement. Duties will involve regular interaction with administrative staff in the Photonics Center where the ERC is administered, affiliated departments and offices, partner institutions, and ERC-affiliated faculty, students and staff. Reporting to the ERC's Assistant Director of Administration, primary duties will include extensive administrative data collection and management, meeting and event coordination, financial transactions and tracking, compilation of annual reports, and website updates. Efficient coordination and follow-through in multiple operational areas will be essential to support evolving program directions. High School Diploma/GED required, bachelor's degree preferred and 1-3 years of experience. The position requires knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop. Candidate must have strong attention to detail and context, good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, and a sense of humor to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline driven environment. This is a one-year contract position at 60% FTE.