Associate Director, Internal Communications, Advancement Communications

Associate Director, Internal Communications, Advancement Communications Category Job Location Tracking Code

8/10/2026

Grade 48

$71,925.00

$93,375.00

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.

Full-Time/Regular

Boston University Advancement

Boston University Advancement is at a pivotal moment, guided by new leadership and a clear strategic framework for growth and impact. Our work is organized around three core priorities: securing $500 million in philanthropy annually; deepening relationships with a strategically defined segment of alumni and donors; and strengthening the organizational foundation while launching focused priority areas across the University.

Advancement is evolving into a highly collaborative, matrixed model that integrates new University leadership, regional engagement, and the distinctive strengths of BU’s schools and colleges. With more than 250 advancement professionals, the organization is building the capacity, partnerships, and culture required to deliver sustained philanthropic momentum and institutional impact.

Associate Director, Internal Communications

Reporting to the Managing Director of Strategic Communications, the Associate Director of Internal Communications is a key member of the Strategic Communications team within Boston University Advancement. This role is ideal for a communications professional who enjoys both the structure of project management and the creativity of storytelling—someone who can turn organizational priorities into clear, engaging, and consistent communications delivered across multiple channels.

The Associate Director will lead the development and execution of Advancement's internal communications program, helping shape how information, strategy, and culture are shared across the division. Working closely with the Managing Director and collaborating with colleagues throughout Advancement, this individual will manage the internal communications calendar, create content for the division’s Staff Hub and division-wide newsletter, and support executive communications that reinforce the Senior Vice President's vision and priorities.

Through thoughtful planning and compelling messaging, they will help foster transparency, alignment, and engagement among staff.

The ideal candidate brings experience developing internal communications strategies and managing content across multiple platforms in a dynamic, collaborative environment. They are equally comfortable writing executive messages, producing digital content, managing editorial calendars, and coordinating communications workflows. Experience in higher education or advancement is welcomed but not required; candidates with strong internal communications experience from other industries and a demonstrated ability to learn new organizations and audiences are encouraged to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

Internal Communication Strategy and Program Development (30%)

• Partner with the Managing Director to develop, implement, and continuously evolve Advancement's internal communications strategy and program, creating a framework that promotes timely, transparent, and engaging communication across the division.
• Develop and maintain a strategic communications calendar and editorial governance standards that ensure consistent voice, tone, and messaging across internal channels and audiences.
• Monitor emerging tools, platforms, and best practices in internal communications and digital engagement, recommending enhancements that improve reach, effectiveness, consistency, and the overall staff experience.
• Develop and maintain reusable messaging frameworks, templates, editorial standards, and communications resources that improve efficiency, consistency, and quality across internal…