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Programs & Events Administrator
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Position Number: 1714270
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Position Type: aihe_category

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,150 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 31 among national universities, Boston College has 758 full-time and 1,096 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $956 million, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.

Job Description

The Program and Events Administrator manages and executes multiple events and several major, high profile conferences to promote and align with the activities of supported centers and institutes with a strong focus on events for the Global Leadership Institute, the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy, and Continuing Education. To this end, he/she is responsible for managing the entire process from preplanning to serving as the point person during execution. Oversees the coordination and delivery of various programs such as lecture series, colloquia and fellow programs developed across the designated centers and institutes. Working closely with the Programs and Events Manager, the Administrator plans and ensures the successful execution of over 60 events and at least 2 major conferences on an annual basis for the designated centers and institutes. This position is a key member of the Center for Centers cross-functional support team and provides superior customer service in the areas of event planning and program management. This role organizes all logistical aspects including; developing timelines; scheduling speakers; selecting menus, vendors, and venues; and securing media and tech services. Other responsibilities include effectively managing event budgets; coordinating publicity efforts; conducting post-event evaluations; and proactively communicating with faculty, participants and other special guests to address anticipated needs. The incumbent also serves as a resource to coordinate and implement various programs developed across the designated centers and institutes. Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $46,550 to $58,200; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

In order to be considered an official candidate to Boston College, please apply online at bc.edu/bcjobs.

The successful candidate demonstrates an ability to independently prioritize and organize multiple tasks in order to meet competing deadlines; have excellent interpersonal and communications skills; an ability to work independently as well as in a team-based environment; work effectively and provide superior customer service to diverse groups; identify tools to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Minimum qualifications, experience and technical skills: Bachelor's degree required. Prefer concentration in hospitality management. Certification in meeting planning a plus. 2+ years experience of progressively responsible event and conference planning, academic setting preferred. Exceptional computer skills; Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with databases.

Closing Statement

Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits including depending on your job classification eligibility;

Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, and Dental Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both 401K and University Funded 403B Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick, and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity/compliance/nondiscrim

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