Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,100 full-time undergraduates and 4,700 graduate and professional students. Ranked 31 among national universities and a member of the Association of Research Universities, Boston College has 752 full-time and 1,080 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $886 million, and an endowment of approximately $2 billion.
Department Marketing Statement
The Office of International Programs (OIP) works with approximately 2000 students each year and sends around 1,200 students off campus through BC and non-BC approved programs. The office handles all aspects of recruitment, marketing, advising, health and safety, academics, and assessment for 60 BC semester/academic year programs, 30 summer faculty-led programs, and a growing number of semester and summer internship opportunities.
Job Description
Boston College's Office of International Programs (OIP) is seeking a Receptionist / Staff Assistant to work in a face-paced, team-oriented environment. The OIP works with approximately 2000 students each year and sends around 1,200 students off campus through BC and non-BC approved programs. The office handles all aspects of recruitment, marketing, advising, health and safety, academics, and assessment for 60 BC semester/academic year programs, 30 summer faculty-led programs, and a growing number of semester and summer internship opportunities.
Working closely with all OIP staff members, the Receptionist / Staff Assistant is the first point of contact for all inquiries to the OIP, which involves answering and directing calls; taking messages; following up on inquires after consulting with other staff; and welcoming and providing information and resources to students and visitors, who come from all regions of the world. The Receptionist / Staff Assistant also maintains the office's e-mail account, updates website content, provides assistance for OIP events, and assists with other projects as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum of one to two years of general office work experience, preferably in high education. Excellent organizational and communication skills as well as strong computer skills required. Preference given to experience living abroad and proficiency in a foreign language.
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 race, color, religion, s*x, nation origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.
In order to be considered as an official applicant, please note that it is necessary to apply directly online at our site: target=_blank>www.bc.edu/bcjobs
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