Assistant Director, Graduate Student Support & Programs

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University in Boston, MA, is seeking an Assistant Director for Graduate Student Support in the College of Engineering’s Graduate Programs Office. You will partner with staff to support a diverse graduate population, advise student groups, and coordinate services across departments.

You will oversee events, from LEAP onboarding to orientation and community-building initiatives, while ensuring academic progress and responsible budgeting. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, College Student Development, or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Strong organizational abilities and interpersonal skills are needed to support a diverse student population.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and student groups across the university.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and supports a diverse student population on personal, medical, and academic issues.
• Works with faculty to determine extensions or temporary accommodations and follows up appropriately.
• Provides guidance to departments and program managers to solve complex issues.
• Supports LEAP and on-boarding, community building, and registration planning with registrar.
• Leads event planning, budgeting, advertising, and catering for student activities.
• Develops leadership training and maintains student orientation processes across programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Boston University in Boston, MA, is seeking an Assistant Director for Graduate Student Support in the College of Engineering’s Graduate Programs Office. You will partner with staff to support a diverse graduate population, advise student groups, and coordinate services across departments.

You will oversee events, from LEAP onboarding to orientation and community-building initiatives, while ensuring academic progress and responsible budgeting. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.