Assistant​/Associate Director, Schools & Programs

Assistant/Associate Director

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Assistant/Associate Director will serve as a project manager and content expert for a portfolio of schools and programs that comprise BC's most prominent areas of research, teaching, and service. As a content expert, the AD will serve as a resource to colleagues in functional areas across UA, primarily Development, Stewardship, Communications, and the Alumni Association.

The AD will be responsible for supplying verbal and written content and access to relevant university partners. They will also play a key role in ensuring consistency and accuracy of messaging across these functions; ensuring optimal service to, and partnership with, campus partners, noting that many relationships with senior administrators will require coordination with Directors of Development, the Executive Director and the AVPs.

On occasion, the individual may be asked to develop new areas of expertise and/or work on other projects as assigned. The AD in Schools & Programs will support and advance the BC School of Law, the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, and other academic initiatives to increase support and awareness for the schools' and areas' innovative programs, faculty and student achievements, research, and interdisciplinary initiatives.

These content areas are subject to change at any given time. The AD will be responsible for developing written content that can be used effectively for numerous Advancement purposes, including proposals, appeals, reports, and correspondence. The AD will also be expected to work with Prospect Research to help identify a pipeline of constituent and non-constituent prospects for the schools and programs in their areas of coverage.

Proficiency with CRM and the ability to interpret and analyze data are needed. At the Associate Director level, the individual may manage or serve as a collaborative partner for a small portfolio of prospects whose gifts are connected to their areas of content expertise. As they progress developmentally, this portion of the job may increase commensurate with skills and career aspirations.

The salary range(s) for this position are listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations. Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:

• Assistant Director: $67,350 - $84,200; 1-3 years experience
• Associate Director: $74,450 - $93,050; 3-5 years related professional experience
• Associate Director: $80,100 - $100,150; 5+ years related professional experience

This position requires a bachelor's degree or higher, and for the Assistant Director position, 1-3 years of professional-level experience in higher education or a minimum of two years professional experience in a relatable fundraising area; for the first level Associate Director position, 3-5 years of experience in a higher education setting, with particular emphasis on communications, stewardship, project management, and some frontline fundraising;

for the second level Associate Director, a minimum five years of experience in a higher educational setting, with particular emphasis on communications, stewardship, project management, and some frontline fundraising. To be successful, the AD must possess: intellectual rigor; the ability to bridge sectors; excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to understand the needs of- and work equally effectively with university officials and staff colleagues;

facility with data; an orientation to service and collaboration; and the ability to manage time and conflicting priorities. Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employee handbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://.