Clerical/Technical/General Positions
July 29, 2008

4595/E068 - SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, HOUSING, RESIDENTIAL SAFETY, GRADE 22
Ensure that only residents, authorized guests enter the Residence Hall. Enforce the access policy and the alcohol policy. Check I.D.’s and notify proper authorities in the event of emergency and ensure that all large valuables are signed out. Requires: High school diploma or equivalent, excellent communication skills, and one year of experience as a security assistant or related experience working with the public. This position is a nine month position, 40 hours per week, September through May.

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4657/F108 - SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, HOUSING, RESIDENTIAL SAFETY, GRADE 22
Responsible for ensuring that only residents and authorized guests enter the buildings. Check I.D.'s and notify proper authorities in the event of an emergency and ensure that all large valuables are signed out. Requires: High school diploma or equivalent, excellent communication skills, and one year of experience as a security assistant or related experience working with the public. This position is 20 hours per week and is a nine month position, September through May.

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4658/F108 - SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, MUGAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY, SECURITY, GRADE 22
Maintain building security and ensure that library policies are enforced. Respond to emergency situations, prepare detailed incident reports, answer patron questions, make appropriate referrals and oversee student employees. Requires: High school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and problem solve, and six months of related experience. This position is Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

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4735/G018 - ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT ASSISTANT, ATHLETICS, EQUIPMENT ROOM, GRADE 22
Provide assistance to the assistant equipment manager, and equipment manager in the daily operations of the equipment room. Provide laundry services to all student athletes and issue equipment to varsity athletes. Requires: High School diploma or equivalent and six months to one year of general work experience. This position is 40 hours per week, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with some weekend work during games.

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4749/G018 - SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, OFFICE OF HOUSING, RESIDENTIAL SAFETY, GRADE 22
Responsible for ensuring that only residents and authorized guests enter the buildings. Check I.D.'s and notify proper authorities in the event of an emergency and ensure that all large valuables are signed out. Requires: High School diploma or equivalent, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of one year of experience as a security assistant or related experience working with the public. This position is 40 hours per week and is a nine month position, September through May.

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4750/G018 - SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, OFFICE OF HOUSING, RESIDENTIAL SAFETY, GRADE 22
Responsible for ensuring that only residents and authorized guests enter the buildings. Check I.D.'s and notify proper authorities in the event of an emergency and ensure that all large valuables are signed out. Requires: High School diploma or equivalent, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of one year of experience as a security assistant or related experience working with the public. This position is 40 hours per week and is a nine month position, September through May.

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4710/F248 - TICKET OFFICE ASSISTANT, AGGANIS ARENA, GRADE 23
Sell tickets to all Agganis Arena and Walter Brown Arena events using Ticket Master Archtics ticketing software. Provide exceptional guest service, perform operational duties to support the box office, and assist with general office duties in the Agganis Arena and the Walter Brown Arena as needed. Requires: High school diploma, strong customer service, communication and problem solving skills, and one year of related experience. This position is 40 hours per week, requires weekend and evening hours and occasional overtime.

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4736/G018 - ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, ATHLETICS, GRADE 24
Provide administrative support for the men’s basketball, women’s basketball,women’s softball programs and track and cross country. Answer phones, greet visitors and prepare business office forms (travel reports, advances and disbursement forms). Arrange travel for coaches, assist with recruitment process and in-season practice and game day preparation. Update recruiting databases and coordinate mailings to recruits and alumni. Requires:Typing of 35 wpm, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and databases, two years of college or equivalent and two years of related experience.

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4737/G018 - LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III, MUGAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY, PROCESSING/BINDING, GRADE 24
Process new library materials, ensure accuracy of catalogers’ work slips, perform in-house binding of new and damaged library materials, and prepare new and damaged materials for commercial binding. Process library materials for storage, track and maintain storage and bindery items and records, provide consultation to library staff concerning material binding and repair, train and supervise work-study employees, and assist with special projects. Requires: High school diploma and additional courses, library experience, experience in bookbinding and preservation, strong computer skills to include Microsoft Word and library databases, proficiency in book construction, paper repair, and in-house binding techniques, knowledge of Innopac and LC classification structure, strong verbal and written communication and problem solving skills, the ability to lift 30-50 pounds of book boxes and one year of related.

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4746/G018 - SENIOR ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, GRADE 24
Responsible for processing disbursement transactions. Proofread detailed financial documentation and confidential correspondence, enter and authorize invoices, research and resolve problem transactions and respond to written and verbal inquiries from vendors and the University community. Requires: Two years of college or equivalent, basic accounting and data entry skills and one year of related experience with excellent attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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4767/G088 - AUDIO COORDINATOR, COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, SCHOOL OF MUSIC, GRADE 24
Assist in the operation of the recording studio. Maintain equipment in the electronic music studio, library and the Tsai recording room. Requires: Two years of college or equivalent, knowledge of electronics and music recording, and two years of experience as a recording or maintenance engineer or similar position. This position is 40 hours per week including evenings and weekends. This is a nine-month position, September through May.

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4769/G088 - RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, CENTER FOR MEMORY AND BRAIN, GRADE 24
Assist in performing neuropsychological and behavioral research on animals. Train animals to perform complex memory tasks, prepare materials for behavioral testing and perform histological analyses of brain damage and implant locus. Assist in surgical procedures to ablate specific brain areas or implant cannulae. Retrieve research materials from library and assist in behavioral analysis. Requires: B.A./B.S. or equivalent in neuroscience or related degree and one year of related experience. This position is grant funded and 40 hours per week.

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4794/G228 - SENIOR STAFF ASSISTANT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA GROUP, GRADE 24
Act as the point of contact between the Media Group and its clients. Address inquiries via telephone and in person, supervise work study students and assist in the coordination of daily student assignments and media service requests. Requires: Knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience operating audio/visual equipment, two years of college or equivalent, and one year of office experience. This position is Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. with occasional overtime.

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4101/I047 - SENIOR COMPUTER TECHNICIAN, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, CENTER FOR MEMORY AND BRAIN, GRADE 25
Maintain and administer computer systems for data collection, storage and analysis. Maintain software for direct access to central storage, provide on-site support, provide scripts for transfer of files and maintain and implement file storage and backup systems. Implement security patches and maintain the center’s website. Requires: Proficiency in Linux, Unix, RAID, PC and Mac systems, and experience with large scale storage devices, two years of college or equivalent, and two years of related experience. This position is 40 hours per week and is grant funded.

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4337/L187 - ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER, RECEIVABLES, GRADE 25
Provide assistance to university staff, customers, outside collection agencies, and auditors to ensure the timely collection of non-student receivable balances. Respond to telephone and written inquiries. Coordinate the billing and collection of the university’s miscellaneous Accounts Receivable, to include reviewing and processing of invoices, adjustments, refunds and payments. Research and analyze accounts and collection processes. Reconcile general ledger accounts, update and maintain records. Assist Cashier’s Office during peak periods and assist with special projects. Requires: Two years of college or equivalent (B.A./B.S. preferred), strong analytical, accounting and/or arithmetic, computer, customer service, communication and problem solving skills, ability to work with confidential material and meet deadlines, and two years of related experience.

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4599/E138 - PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SCHOOL OF LAW, REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, GRADE 25
Update, monitor and maintain the Registrar's office website. Coordinate room reservations for faculty members, staff and student organizations, prepare weekly class schedules, class assignments, notices and announcements. Assist faculty by notifying students of canceled classes and rescheduling procedures. Verify enrollment status, prepare transcripts, loan forms and assist with all other aspects of the registration process. Supervise distribution and processing of course evaluations, screen and direct telephone calls and maintain the filing system. Requires: Typing of 35 w.p.m., proficiency with Microsoft Word, Netscape, and HTML, two years of college or equivalent, strong customer service skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines, and two years of related experience.

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4646/F038 - PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, GRADUATE PROGRAMS, GRADE 25
Assist the assistant dean of graduate programs in the delivery of academic services provided by the department to include managing the daily administrative support needs. Answer telephone and e-mail inquiries, type correspondence, organize program materials and mailings and revise published communications. Organize and oversee the semester course and evaluation process. Assist in the planning and execution of program events, and provide front desk coverage when needed. Requires: Typing of 35 w.p.m., proficiency with Microsoft Office, two years of college or equivalent, excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, problem solve, prioritize and work with confidential material, and two years of related experience.

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4675/F178 - PROGRAM COORDINATOR, ENROLLMENT, REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, GRADE 25
Support the maintenance of computer system components critical to the registrar's office operation. Maintain and update information such as the charge/credit generator inventory by receiving, clarifying, confirming and researching information. Assist in the university-wide distribution statistics and reports. Requires: Two years of college or equivalent, ability to learn natural programming, excellent communication skills and attention to detail, and two years of experience with computer systems, preferably in a university setting.

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4711/F248 - PROGRAM COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS, GRADE 25
Oversee the reception area, answer inquiries via in person, telephone, facsimile and e-mail. Promote programs and maximize enrollment and retention of participants through timely and accurate communication. Evaluate and investigate concerns and resolve problems for program applicants, participants, parents, administrators, faculty and others. Requires: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, two years of college or equivalent, excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills, and two years of related experience. This is a nine month position, September to May.

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4795/G228 - SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, SCHOOL OF MUSIC, GRADE 25
Serve as the primary initial contact for the school of music admissions process. Respond to inquiries from potential students and their parents, conduct tours of the facilities and coordinate the audition schedule with faculty. Provide administrative support for planning and execution of the regional audition tour, coordinate travel arrangements and supervise and train student employees. Requires: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Filemaker Pro, two years of college or equivalent (B.A. in music preferred) and two years of related experience.

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4796/G228 - BENEFITS ASSISTANT III, HUMAN RESOURCES, BENEFITS, GRADE 25
Provide clerical support to the benefits section of the Office of Human Resources. Process benefit enrollment applications for new employees. Prepare weekly reports to track the enrollment of employees in the health plans, prepare written correspondence, and research employee payroll deductions. Answer telephone and written inquiries regarding the health and dental plans, life insurance and tuition remission. Requires: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, two years of college or equivalent and two years of related experience. This position is 37.5 hours per week and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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4603/E138 - ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS, ADMINISTRATION, GRADE 26
Coordinate and oversee program applications process and ensure integrity of database records. Maintain electronic and paper records, track application fees, monitor status of applicants, process decision letters and individualized acceptance mailings. Evaluate students for special agreement school status and communicate with university offices to ensure accurate program registration and billing. Assist in editing and updating pre-departure materials, and supervise student employees. Requires: Proficiency with Microsoft office, FileMaker Pro preferred, two years of college or equivalent, the ability to work independently with accuracy in a fast-paced deadline driven office, and three years of related experience, preferably in higher education. This is a nine month position, September through May.

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4629/E208 - SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, GRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFICE, GRADE 26
Provide customer service via telephone and in person, in a fast paced environment to current and prospective students at the graduate admissions and programs office and provide administrative support to advisors. Process transfer of credit requests, exam waiver applications, and coordinate special projects and events. Supervise, train, and delegate work assignments to student employees, coordinate mailings, and assist with special events. Requires: Two years of college or equivalent, exceptional customer service skills, keen attention to detail, and three years of related experience.

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4665/F108 - SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, GRADE 26
Provide administrative support to the Biomedical Engineering department and BME undergraduate committee with course schedules, faculty advising, undergraduate research opportunities and curriculum development. Act as focal point for external publications that provide information and foster contact between the department and potential students, alumni and biomedical engineering industry and academia, this includes the department's web site, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets and information sheets. Requires: Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, web design and database management, two years of college or equivalent, strong communication and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and work with confidential material, and three years of related experience. This position is 37.5 hours per week.

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4676/F178 - SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS, SARGENT COLLEGE, GRADE 26
Provide office support for Sargent College Development and Alumni Relations team. Coordinate event details including mailings, catering, signage, printing and speeches. Work with class agents to generate correspondence and update mailing database. Coordinate travel and schedule arrangements, answer incoming telephone calls, photocopy documents and track gifts. Requires: Typing of 30 w.p.m., proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, two years of college or equivalent, and three years of related work experience. This position is 37.5 hours per week.

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4684/G018 - ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF THE PROVOST, GRADE 26
Provide organizational and administrative support to senior staff members in the Provost’s office. Coordinate and take minutes at meetings, schedule appointments and screen and direct incoming phone calls. Organize and maintain filing system, coordinate special projects and prioritize supervisors’ work flow to ensure smooth operation of office. Requires: Typing of 40 w.p.m., proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, two years of college or equivalent and three years of related experience. This position is 37.5 hours per week and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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4712/F248 - SENIOR ISSO COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS OFFICE, GRADE 26
Respond to telephone and walk-in inquiries from a diverse international student, scholar and employee population. Advise clients on basic immigration and university procedures. Answer routine questions and provide guidance, including the distribution of appropriate information, handouts, and federal government forms. Assist with graduate admissions data entry and processing. Requires: Typing of 25 w.p.m., two years of college or equivalent, strong organizational, administrative and problem solving skills as well as excellent verbal and written skills, foreign language ability is preferred and three years of related experience, preferably in an international environment. This position is 37.5 hours per week.

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4751/G018 - ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF THE PROVOST, GRADE 26
Provide organizational and administrative support to senior staff members in the Provost’s office. Coordinate and take minutes at meetings, schedule appointments and screen and direct incoming phone calls. Organize and maintain filing system, coordinate special projects and prioritize supervisors’ work flow to ensure smooth operation of office. Requires: Typing of 40 w.p.m., proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, two years of college or equivalent and three years of related experience. This position is 37.5 hours per week and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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4766/G088 - SENIOR LIBRARY COORDINATOR, COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS, GRADE 26
Oversee the visual arts library and assure its smooth, efficient daily operation. Ensure that students and faculty have access to library materials, services and rooms, oversee distribution of media equipment and keep resources updated. Manage career and professional development information including the coordination of the School of Visual Arts Artist Development Series. Maintain the Visual Arts website and image database. Requires: Two years of college or equivalent, knowledge of AV equipment, and three years of either library or gallery experience. This is a ten-month position, August through June.

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4780/G158 - SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS, ATHLETICS, GRADE 26
Assist with the ongoing stewardship of donors, create stewardship reports, prepare correspondence, and fulfill ticket requests to athletic events. Assist with event planning for the Office of Athletic's Development, assist with various fundraising initiatives and assist with general office tasks as assigned. Requires: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Filemaker, two years of college or equivalent (B.A./B.S. preferred), and three years of related experience. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

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4792/G158 - ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF THE PROVOST , GRADE 26
Provide administrative support and coordinate office processes for two offices, the Office of the Associate Provost/VP for Research and the Associate Vice President for Research Compliance. Schedule meetings, maintain calendars and coordinate documents and materials for meetings. Compose, edit and proofread correspondences. Make travel arrangements and process travel expense reports. Schedule appointments, screen and direct calls, and maintain and update filing systems. Requires: Strong computer skills, two years of college (B.A. preferred), excellent interpersonal skills, professional manner and the ability to be flexible and work independently, three years of related experience preferably in a large organization or university setting.This position is 37.5 hours per week and is not covered by collective bargaining agreement.

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4793/G228 - SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, CAREER CENTER, GRADE 26
Assist with the School of Management’s Feld Career Center eRecruiting system. Liase with companies to determine their recruiting needs for students and alumni. Greet visitors and answer in-person, telephone, facsimile and email inquiries. Provide administrative backup for counseling and recruiting staff, assist with event planning and execution. Coordinate the selection, processing, supervision and assignment of student employees and assist with special projects. Requires: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, two years of college (B.A./B.S. preferred) or equivalent and three years of experience, preferably in an academic business environment. This position is 37.5 hours per week.

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4797/G228 - SENIOR ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR, ENROLLMENT, ADMISSIONS, GRADE 26
Provide clerical and administrative support to the office of admissions. Train and supervise student staff. Assist in the timely and accurate flow of work through the processing area and provide in-person and telephone service to prospective students. Provide credit evaluations for transfer students and respond to e-mail inquiries. Requires: Knowledge of Windows and Excel, two years of college or equivalent (B.A./B.S. preferred), excellent communication and organizational skills, and three years of related experience, with supervisory experience preferred.

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4798/G228 - SENIOR LL.M PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SCHOOL OF LAW, GRADUATE PROGRAMS, GRADE 26
Assist in managing the daily recruiting, marketing and admissions operations of the graduate programs. Oversee the execution of student affairs activities related to the LL.M programs. Manage the LL.M admissions process from inquiry to matriculation. Requires: Typing of 35 w.p.m., strong computer skills, ability to use Filemaker Pro, and comfort with learning new computer applications and communications technologies, two years of college or equivalent, and three years of experience in admissions related work.

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ELECTRICIAN, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING
Install, maintain and service new and existing commercial, industrial and residential electrical systems. Install new fire alarm systems and repair related equipment. Install electrical motors and motor control sensors. Install and maintain card access systems. Respond to emergency calls throughout university properties. Requires: Five years of commercial electrical experience as a licensed Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician. Two years of fire alarm installation and repair. Ability to perform maintenance on all phases of electrical structures. Must be able to lift fifty pounds and work from various heights. Must have own set of tools. Must have a valid driver’s license and use of car. Ability to read, write and speak English. (Wendell Graham)

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Boston University prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, or veteran status. This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including admissions, financial assistance, employment, housing, athletics, and educational programs. Boston University recognizes that nondiscrimination does not ensure that equal opportunity is a reality. Because of this, the University will continue to implement affirmative action initiatives which promote equal opportunity for all students, applicants, and employees. Inquiries regarding the application of this policy should be addressed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 25 Buick Street, Boston, MA 02215.

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