Job Details

Phd Program Administrator, Computer Science

Position Number: 9900152
Location: Boston, United States
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Phd Program Administrator, Computer Science

Job Description
Phd Program Administrator, Computer Science

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500465641009
Posted Date
10/14/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 46
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$53,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$62,500.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes. Our faculty are award-winning researchers, innovative teachers, and dedicated mentors committed to exploring the complexities of our present and past, uncovering new perspectives, and crafting creative solutions to real-world problems. Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of the college enterprise. Our community thrives on collaboration, bold ideas, and interdisciplinary exploration. Come join the Computer Science team! Our Ph.D. Program Administrator is the primary point of contact for all aspects related to the Computer Science Ph.D. programs and populations, including prospective students, 120+ current students, and alumni. This position, in consultation with the Director of Ph.D. Admissions, is primarily responsible for applicant recruitment, program admissions, meeting enrollment targets, and onboarding for all CS Ph.D. programs. This position advises and guides faculty and students through requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States. This position also works closely with our Director of Graduate Studies and manages all aspects post-matriculation, such as doctoral student financial aid and payroll, academic advising and course registration, monitoring student degree progress, and course planning/teaching fellow assignments. This position also plans events for the Ph.D. population, including workshops, social events, and other professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work well and flexibly with different populations including students, faculty, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders and will be detail-oriented and organized. A hybrid work schedule is available for this role after an initial onboarding period. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge that changes the world and provides boundless opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders. We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, tuition remission, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday leave.

Required Skills

BA Required and 3 years of experience.

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.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $53,000.00-$62,500.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317408