Spark Program Operations Coordinator

Program Operations Coordinator

Founded in 2017, Spark! is an innovation and experiential learning lab for interdisciplinary computing and data science projects. Based at BU's Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, Spark! serves as the experiential learning engine for students majoring in computer science, data science, computer engineering and related disciplines, providing opportunities for students to work on real-world projects learning focused on the application of data science, machine learning, and software engineering skills.

Position Summary : The Program Operations Coordinator is a new position in a dynamic growing unit. This role reports directly to the Spark! Operations Director and works closely with other members of the Spark! and CDS team to help deliver high-quality experiences for students, university faculty and staff, and external partners engaging with Spark! experiential learning programs. This role will support day-to-day administrative operations across Spark! programs including, but not limited to, academic courses, external projects and partnerships, event planning, and management of communication with internal and external community members. This role will administer and coordinate workflows across various program areas and be responsible for specific initiatives as determined by Spark!'s needs and the candidate's interests. This position will supervise 35 student employees, on average. The ideal candidate will be an individual with experience in dynamic, faculty and student-oriented environments. This role is a good match for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable with working within an academic setting.