• Assistant Director, Operations & Academic Programs

    Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)


    Boston College Introduction

     

    Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

    Job Description

    Position Details:

    Department: 050401 - Academic Advising Center

     

    Position: 00010679 - Assistant Director

     

    Grade: 3RD

     

    Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $63,800 to $79,750; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

     

    The Assistant Director, Operations & Academic Programs, provides operational leadership for the Associate Deans and the Academic Advising Center in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. This role directly supervises four Administrative and Records Assistants and ensures smooth coordination of office operations, communication of academic policies, and execution of student-centered initiatives. The Assistant Director also partners with the Associate Deans to support key programs such as student orientations, academic review, registration, and web communications. Additionally, the Assistant Director oversees academic events and programs hosted by the Deans' office.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Report to the Associate Dean/Director of the Academic Advising Center

    + Supervise and provide professional support to the Administrative & Records Assistants

    + Serve as liaison to university departments and administrative offices

    + Oversee budget management and office operations

    + Coordinate events, including orientations and academic ceremonies

    + Support Pre-Health Program logistics and initiatives

    + Ensure timely communication of academic policies and procedures

    + Lead efforts to enhance academic support infrastructure

    + Maintain advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Mail Merge); learn new technologies as needed, and manage the department website

    + Represent the office at occasional evening and weekend events

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

    + Minimum five years of supervisory experience, preferably in higher education

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills

    + Experience in event coordination and administrative management

    + Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

    + Collaborative team member with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

    + Familiarity with Boston College's mission, culture, and academic programs is a plus

     

    Closing Statement

    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://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

     

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

     

    Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .