Program Director, Graduate Programs in Leadership

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

The Program Director will guide Boston College’s Leadership Portfolio through its next phase of strategic growth and academic distinction. This portfolio includes the M.S. in Leadership, the Executive M.S. in Leadership and Strategy, and additional prospective graduate programs that advance Boston College’s mission to educate reflective, purpose-driven leaders for the common good.

The Program Director will strengthen the portfolio’s academic foundation and ensure the highest standards of curricular quality, formation, and innovation. Responsibilities include designing new courses and concentrations; mapping program learning outcomes; and guiding the portfolio through internal curricular review and continuous improvement processes. The Director will also ensure that leadership formation and ethical discernment are woven into all aspects of teaching and learning.

The Program Director will recruit, onboard, and mentor adjunct faculty who bring academic expertise and professional distinction to the classroom. The Director will lead faculty development workshops, provide hands‑on pedagogical coaching, and cultivate a community of practice dedicated to excellence in student engagement and reflective learning.

In partnership with the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, the Program Director will design and implement student recruitment and marketing strategies, strengthen outreach to corporate and community partners, and raise visibility for the portfolio across professional networks. The Director will also collaborate with the University’s Center for Digital Innovation in Learning (CDIL) to enhance online and hybrid pedagogy and with the Dean’s Office to coordinate assessment, program evaluation, and accreditation readiness.

The Program Director will ensure that courses remain interactive and practice‑based, integrating peer coaching, collaborative projects, and experiential learning opportunities that connect theory and application. The role also includes supporting alumni engagement and extending the reach of Boston College’s leadership education through partnerships and applied projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D., or equivalent) and have at least five years of experience in higher education, leadership development, or a related field. Demonstrated success in curriculum design, faculty coaching, and program management is essential. A deep commitment to Boston College’s Jesuit, Catholic mission—and to leadership formation that shapes both intellect and character—is required.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $121,600 to $152,000; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

• At least five (5) years of industry experience in positions related to the management and leading in industry and business organizations
• Experience leading teams of professionals
• Professional expertise in one of the main subject areas (Corporate Communications and Marketing;
  Executive Leadership and Organizational Development; Human Resources Management; and Project Management)
• Involvement with relevant professional and/or industry associations and agencies
• Success creating and implementing training/educational programs along with expertise with mentoring and coaching

• Master’s degree required in leadership, organizational studies, management, higher education, or a closely related field.
• Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) preferred, particularly with experience in leadership development, graduate program design, or higher education administration.
• Demonstrated graduate-level teaching, advising, or faculty development experience strongly preferred.
• Progressive management or…