Launchpad Program Manager, Center Career Development

Category
Charles River Campus -->
Professional

Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code

Posted Date
4/23/2026
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$62,600.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$81,200.00
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
The Launchpad Program at Boston University was established through a generous endowment to support students in exploring career options and developing career competencies early in their college experience through a wide range of experiential learning opportunities. The Launchpad Program Manager oversees the distribution of nearly $500,000 in awards to students annually, advises students on the application process, builds relationships with employers, monitors student progress, and supports their career education through these experiential learning opportunities.

As a member of the Center for Career Developments (CCD) Internships and Industry Partnerships team, the Launchpad Program Manager reports to the Associate Director of Launchpad and is responsible for the day-to-day activities as well as the long-term strategy that guides the reach and impact of the program. The Program Manager will exercise leadership for program development and relationship-building with partners across campus and externally, in collaboration with the CCD team.
Essential Functions Of This Role Include

• 30% - Plan, organize and implement all phases of application process for students, including campus wide publicity and outreach, information sessions, individual feedback sessions, application acceptance, selection process, awarding of stipends, and onboarding of selected students.
• 30% - Plan, coordinate, and manage student participation in the program, in collaboration with Associate Director and CCD staff, including pre-internship orientation, student activities and events during the program, periodic check-ins with student interns and employers, internship evaluations, and debriefing after internship experience.
• 20% - Plan, organize and conduct outreach to employers in the Boston area and beyond to cultivate new opportunities for students, while maintaining and growing current relationships with organizations. Represent the Program to various constituents both on and off campus. Nurture effective relationships with employers to ensure strong, educational internship experiences for students.
• 10% - Manage program finances to ensure stipends are disbursed in keeping with endowment policies, model future spending, and budget accordingly. Engage in benchmarking to ensure stipends align with best practices. Collect, analyze, and present qualitative and quantitative data, produce annual report.
• 5% - Evaluate program policies and procedures annually, seek feedback from students and employers, and make changes to streamline and improve the experience of students and employers by utilizing the best available technology and best practices in the field.
• 5% - Represent the CCD and Boston University in professional associations, conferences, and networks focused on experiential education, internship funding, and career development. Stay current on trends in experiential learning, internship policy, and best practices in program assessment. Contribute to the field through presenting, publishing, or serving on committees at local, regional, and national levels.

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social sciences, or other relevant fields, master's degree preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in career services, student affairs, education administration, or similar field.
• Program management experience including budgeting, workshop design and delivery, coaching of individual students, timely organization of student information, and ability to coordinate award decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation…