Assistant/Associate Director, Schools & Programs

As we enter the fourth year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life. Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates.

With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs.

Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of inclusion and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement. See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!)

your Boston College experience! Job Description: Reporting to the Director of Development, the Assistant/Associate Director (AD) will serve as a project manager and content expert to advance key philanthropic priorities across the University to increase support and awareness for innovative programs, faculty and student achievements, research, and interdisciplinary initiatives.

The AD serves as a vital resource for colleagues across University Advancement (UA), including: Development, Stewardship Donor Engagement, Advancement Communications Marketing, Alumni Relations, and the Business Intelligence and Reporting teams. Core Responsibilities: Content Creation Messaging: Develop compelling verbal and written content for advancement purposes, including proposals, donor acknowledgments, appeals, briefings, meetings, events, and leadership correspondence.

Supply content and help coordinate access to relevant university partners, while ensuring consistency and accuracy of messaging across all advancement channels. Fundraiser Education and Program Development: Create high-impact instructional resources and practical learning tools to educate internal advancement staff and strengthen fundraising opportunities.

Data Analysis Collaborative Partnerships: Utilize data analytics and leverage internal partners (Gift Officers, Stewardship, and Prospect Development, among others) to support Directors of Development in advancing targeted gift opportunities, streamlining internal workflows, and optimizing overall donor alignment. Special Projects Innovative Expertise: Adapt and develop content expertise in new areas or take on special advancement projects as needed.

We are seeking to fill two (2) separate roles , each dedicated to fundraising priorities and focus areas. Candidates will be considered for either or both roles based on their interest and background. Portfolios are listed alphabetically and represent equal, parallel positions: Portfolio A: BC School of Law and the Lynch School of Education and Human Development Portfolio B: Connell School of Nursing, Messina College, Pine Manor Institute for Student Success, School of Social Work, and Clough School of Theology and Ministry (Note: Portfolio coverage areas are subject to change over time as university priorities evolve and there is demonstrated growth within the role).

Application Note for Candidates: Please indicate in your cover letter whether you wish to be considered for Portfolio A, Portfolio B, or Both. If applying for both, briefly mention how your background prepares you for either role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is 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 -Associate Director level 1: $74,450 - $93,050 -Associate Director level 2: $80,150 - $100,150