PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health, School of Social Work (24500613070117)

The BU Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health seeks a full-time Program Coordinator. Reporting to the Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative, financial, programming, and event planning support for a high-profile, high-performing Center. Duties include financial data entry, meeting coordination, event planning, scheduling, travel and other logistics, and professional-level communications with team members, partners, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in meeting planning and event coordination, providing administrative and financial reporting support, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects and events simultaneously. 

Essential Functions

• Provides administrative support, travel logistics, event planning, and financial data entry to support the Center.
• Supports daily operations through collaboration with Director, Executive Director, Core Directors, PIs, project leaders, staff, and fellows.
• Applies professional standards and best practices in project management and team coordination to perform duties.
• Works closely with IT, Facilities, and Telephone personnel to manage the needs of the Center.
• Acts as a resource to update and support the Centers policies and procedures in providing high-level operational and strategic support.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems within areas of responsibility.
• Consults relevant documentation and liaises with appropriate resources to obtain and provide information on diverse and complex issues.
• Takes initiative to complete open tasks.
• Stays current on University policies and procedures, and provides internal communication and training as needed.
• Builds and develops relationships with all staff for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness of operations.
• Supports new operational strategies and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, event planning, hospitality, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in event coordination and administration.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional and polished demeanor.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Google Suite, Concur, SAP, Asana, Fellow, Otter, Zoom, project management tools, and other technology to ensure the execution of deliverables.
• Openness to feedback and continuous learning.

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.