Temporary Program Support Specialist - The Lynch School of Education and Human Development

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full‑time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full‑time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non‑faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Temporary Program Support Specialist - The Lynch School of Education and Human Development

Position Details: 20 hours per week with graduate assistant support available

Hiring Range: $23–$25/hour. Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented candidate to support the day‑to‑day operations of the Professional Development and Urban Outreach offices. The successful candidate will be a vital manager in admissions processing, enrollment tracking, commencement activities, and managing programmatic logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support/Manage admissions processing activities, including application tracking, data entry, and file maintenance
• Maintain accurate enrollment records and assist with reporting and data reconciliation
• Coordinate logistical support for program activities, events, and commencement‑related initiatives
• Assist with scheduling, communications, and preparation of program materials
• Serve as an administrative point of contact for students, staff, and internal partners
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support program operations and shared goals
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with enrollment tracking, data management, or student information system (preferred)
• Experience supporting events, commencements, orientations, or program logistics (preferred)
• Prior experience in higher education, student services, admissions, or program administration (preferred)
• High proficiency with standard office technology and systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, CRMs)

Closing Statement

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