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SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Questrom School of Business
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SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Questrom School of Business
Posted Date: 11/12/2025. Job Location: Boston, MA, United States.
Category: Administrative/Support/Clerical. Position Type: Full-Time/Regular. Salary Grade: $23.67-$32.50 (Grade 26). Core working hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional shift adjustments for evening and weekend events. 10:30 am – 6:30 pm coverage required occasionally. 35‑hour/week role.
This Senior Program Coordinator provides logistical support to all graduate student organizations and the Graduate Center in the Questrom School of Business. They maintain budgets and records, administer club financials, and work with organizations to support their needs. The role supports major events, develops new initiatives, and provides general office support on an as‑needed basis.
Responsibilities
Financial Oversight of Student Organizations (60%) Process financial transactions, maintain accounts, transfer funds, and liaise with departments and external parties on students' behalf. Work closely with Graduate Council leadership on budgeting, tracking student fee allocations, and oversight of community engagement platform financial operations. Execute club‑related events, purchasing, and track club spending. Create and execute training for student leaders and develop accompanying resources.
Graduate Center Support (40%) Provide planning and logistical support for events and initiatives run by the Graduate Center. Serve as subject matter expert and first point of contact for financial processes and policies, with responsibility to train staff in these policies. Maintain and track departmental budgets and administer procurement needs of the office. Assist with front desk operations as needed. Liaise with Sourcing & Procurement, Accounts Payable, Questrom Finance & Administration, and other stakeholders to approve and execute contracts, pay invoices, student reimbursements, and other financial transactions.
Required Skills
Two years of college or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred. One year of work experience required, preferably in higher education.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work on multiple digital platforms.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with budget tracking, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with student leaders, internal teams, vendors, and university finance offices.
Willingness to learn new processes and functions.
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316087
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.
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Category: Administrative/Support/Clerical. Position Type: Full-Time/Regular. Salary Grade: $23.67-$32.50 (Grade 26). Core working hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional shift adjustments for evening and weekend events. 10:30 am – 6:30 pm coverage required occasionally. 35‑hour/week role.
This Senior Program Coordinator provides logistical support to all graduate student organizations and the Graduate Center in the Questrom School of Business. They maintain budgets and records, administer club financials, and work with organizations to support their needs. The role supports major events, develops new initiatives, and provides general office support on an as‑needed basis.
Responsibilities
Financial Oversight of Student Organizations (60%) Process financial transactions, maintain accounts, transfer funds, and liaise with departments and external parties on students' behalf. Work closely with Graduate Council leadership on budgeting, tracking student fee allocations, and oversight of community engagement platform financial operations. Execute club‑related events, purchasing, and track club spending. Create and execute training for student leaders and develop accompanying resources.
Graduate Center Support (40%) Provide planning and logistical support for events and initiatives run by the Graduate Center. Serve as subject matter expert and first point of contact for financial processes and policies, with responsibility to train staff in these policies. Maintain and track departmental budgets and administer procurement needs of the office. Assist with front desk operations as needed. Liaise with Sourcing & Procurement, Accounts Payable, Questrom Finance & Administration, and other stakeholders to approve and execute contracts, pay invoices, student reimbursements, and other financial transactions.
Required Skills
Two years of college or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred. One year of work experience required, preferably in higher education.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work on multiple digital platforms.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with budget tracking, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with student leaders, internal teams, vendors, and university finance offices.
Willingness to learn new processes and functions.
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316087
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.
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