Department Administrator, College of Arts - Boston, United States - Boston University

Boston University

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Boston, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Department of World Languages & Literatures is home to the study of global cultural traditions taught by a diverse group of faculty.

We offer ten languages (Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Russian, and Turkish), and a wide range of courses in premodern and modern literature, film, translation, and gender.

Our MFA program in Literary Translation and an annual lecture series featuring renowned translators add vibrancy to our department.

The Department is committed to diversity and accessibility in the study of linguistic and literary cultures in a globalized world.

Key Responsibilities _
Manage and monitor departmental operating budget and restricted accounts.
Track department teaching assignments and plan Summer Term offerings; coordinate CAS Bulletin editing process and academic planning process Serve as primary departmental contact for faculty and administrators.
Manage office facilities, maintenance, and improvements.
Supervise Administrative Coordinator and numerous 10 to 12 undergraduates employed as language and writing tutors and research assistants.
Advise chair on space issues and personnel considerations involving office assignments.
Plan and coordinate special events and effect interdepartmental funds transfers related to joint events and BUCHfunded projects.
Process honoraria and expense reimbursements and advise faculty & staff on use of Concur Administer the BU Seminar in Literary Translation, with 810 guest speakers every spring, and other events including the Pedagogy Symposium and Big Fat Books symposium.

Required Skills:

B.A./B.S., and 35 years of experience.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Experience with student information systems is a plus.
Proficiency with data collection and analysis.
Strong verbal and written skills, project management, and interpersonal skills are also essential to this position.
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 pregnancyrelated condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. _We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor_._