Northeastern University
Academic Program Administrator page is loaded Academic Program Administrator Apply locations Boston, MA (Main Campus) time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R132851
About the Opportunity ABOUT The College of Social Sciences and Humanities
(CSSH) combines Northeastern University’s signature approach to experiential learning with liberal arts education, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement, both locally and globally. The College comprises 17 academic units, including two schools, seven departments, and eight interdisciplinary programs, as well as 15
research centers and institutes
. Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, and fosters ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture. CSSH promotes inquiry with global perspectives and a culture of inclusion across interdisciplinary clusters of expertise including Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity; Cultural studies, Governance, and Globalization; and Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Data Ethics. RESPONSIBILITIES The Academic Program Administrator provides support for student services and academic support in one or more units within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH). This includes providing program support for graduate students in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs five Master’s and Ph.D. programs. The Academic Program Administrator work s with CSSH Graduate Office on University and College level on admissions and recruitment. They will support recruitment efforts, graduate admissions, data tracking of admissions, and student advising (in conjunction with related faculty). The Academic Program Administrator is part of a team that plans and participates in student-centered events including orientation and recruit ment. They also handle general program administration and monitor student progress. The Academic Program Administrator reports to the Associate Dean of Administration and Finance to support curriculum changes, accreditation, and assessment of classroom instruction and student outcomes, particularly with respect to online graduate courses. In addition, they will work with the units and College staff on program marketing and student recruitment strategies . QUALIFICATIONS BA/BS degree, and at least two years of experience working in a higher education setting.
D egree in higher education administration, career development, or similar preferred, as are strong verbal, statistical, and analytical skills and experience.
Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter that highlights qualifications for the position. Position Type Academic Administration
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 107S
Expected Hiring Range: $52,820.00 - $74,607.50
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
About Us
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
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About the Opportunity ABOUT The College of Social Sciences and Humanities
(CSSH) combines Northeastern University’s signature approach to experiential learning with liberal arts education, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement, both locally and globally. The College comprises 17 academic units, including two schools, seven departments, and eight interdisciplinary programs, as well as 15
research centers and institutes
. Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, and fosters ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture. CSSH promotes inquiry with global perspectives and a culture of inclusion across interdisciplinary clusters of expertise including Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity; Cultural studies, Governance, and Globalization; and Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Data Ethics. RESPONSIBILITIES The Academic Program Administrator provides support for student services and academic support in one or more units within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH). This includes providing program support for graduate students in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs five Master’s and Ph.D. programs. The Academic Program Administrator work s with CSSH Graduate Office on University and College level on admissions and recruitment. They will support recruitment efforts, graduate admissions, data tracking of admissions, and student advising (in conjunction with related faculty). The Academic Program Administrator is part of a team that plans and participates in student-centered events including orientation and recruit ment. They also handle general program administration and monitor student progress. The Academic Program Administrator reports to the Associate Dean of Administration and Finance to support curriculum changes, accreditation, and assessment of classroom instruction and student outcomes, particularly with respect to online graduate courses. In addition, they will work with the units and College staff on program marketing and student recruitment strategies . QUALIFICATIONS BA/BS degree, and at least two years of experience working in a higher education setting.
D egree in higher education administration, career development, or similar preferred, as are strong verbal, statistical, and analytical skills and experience.
Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter that highlights qualifications for the position. Position Type Academic Administration
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 107S
Expected Hiring Range: $52,820.00 - $74,607.50
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
About Us
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
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