Job Details

Senior Staff Assistant, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Position Number: 9968865
Location: Boston, United States
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Senior Staff Assistant, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Job Description
Senior Staff Assistant, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500004451103
Posted Date
11/6/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 00
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$21.33
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$23.17

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. The Senior Staff Assistant will provide administrative support to the Director of Academic Affairs and other staff and will be the primary front office staff person in the department who will direct students to the appropriate offices within the department. The candidate will explain procedures for academic advising, transfer credit evaluations, etc., and will provide information to students regarding various academic issues and deadlines. The Senior Staff Assistant will also assist the Director of Academic Affairs with scheduling and maintaining attendance records for orientation sessions for psychology majors and will assist with special projects as assigned by the Director. In addition, the Senior Staff Assistant will provide secretarial support to faculty as needed. 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

Two years of college or equivalent, B.A./B.S. preferred, and one to three years of relevant 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.

In accordance with the Local 2324 collective bargaining agreement, this job will be open to internal applicants only for the first week of posting. Current L2324 represented employees, click here for information on how to apply for this position.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $21.33-$23.17

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317537