ACADEMIC PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, Epi Admin

Job Details Location: Boston, MA, United States Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary: $55,300.00 to $75,000.00 Salary Grade: 46 Tracking Code: 26500112550406 Posted Date: 4/7/2026 About the Role The Academic Program Administrator (APA) manages the day‑to‑day operations for the degree and certificate programs in the Department of Epidemiology at the BU School of Public Health. These programs include the Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The APA explains program policies and requirements to graduate students, serves as a facilitator for students, and collaborates closely with faculty and administration to ensure student success and program quality. The APA enhances culture among students, alumni, and departments by planning, promoting, and monitoring events such as concentrator dinners, orientation sessions, seminars, trainings, and social gatherings. Responsibilities also include managing student information, curriculum development, local publication production, updating courses, syllabi, academic documents, and student activities, as well as organizing the department’s annual retreat. In conjunction with the Department Chair, Program Directors, Office of Career Services, Directors of Professional and Academic Advising, and Graduate Student Life, the APA oversees all curricular and departmental educational activities. The role is in‑person, on‑site, with standard operating hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility to support evening events as needed. Key Responsibilities Manage day‑to‑day operations for MPH, MS, and PhD programs. Explain program policies and requirements to graduate students. Serve as a facilitator for students, working closely with faculty and administration. Ensure student success and maintain program quality. Plan, promote, and monitor events such as concentrator dinners, orientations, seminars, trainings, and social gatherings. Manage student information, curriculum development, and local publication production. Update courses, syllabi, academic documents, and student activities. Organize the department’s annual retreat. Oversee curricular and department educational activities in collaboration with the Department Chair, Program Directors, Office of Career Services, Directors of Professional and Academic Advising, and Graduate Student Life. Maintain standard operating hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility for evening events. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree, required; Master’s preferred. 1–3 years of related experience. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, with strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel). Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and sensitivity. Committed to providing the highest level of customer service and responsiveness. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston University