Assistant Director, Specialty Masters Programs

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking an Assistant Director for Specialty Masters Programs within the Questrom School of Business. The role oversees program operations, student services and events for the MS in Business Analytics and supports other specialtyMasters programs in a collaborative center.

The position focuses on improving the student experience for two overlapping cohorts and requires strong communication, organiza tion and event planning abilities, with some travel and flexible hours as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 1–3 years in counseling, student services or higher education administration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; highly organized and able to multitask.
• Prior event planning experience; some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations, programs and student services for the Questrom MS in Business Analytics and support for other Questrom Specialty Masters programs.
• Maintain and enhance student experience for a growing enrollment (two cohorts of 100+ students).
• Plan and execute student events such as orientation and community-building activities.
• Collaborate with Masters & PhD Center staff on general administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Counseling

Student services

Higher education administration

Oral and written communication

Event planning

Multitasking

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Assistant Director, Specialty Masters Programs

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Specialty Masters Programs will have primary responsibility for program management, operations and student services for the Questrom MS in Business Analytics program and a shared role in supporting the other Questrom Specialty Masters degree programs. The Assistant Director will report to the Business Analytics Master's Program Director, and work closely with the Master's and PhD program staff. The Assistant Director will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the student experience for a growing enrollment of MS in Business Analytics degree students, which currently comprises two overlapping cohorts of 100+ students each. Responsibilities include program management, operations, academic student support and managing student events such as orientation and community building events. In addition, the Assistant Director will be assigned other projects as they relate to all graduate students and share in general administrative responsibilities as a member of the Master's & PhD Center team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural, protective, or culturally significant hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
• One to three years of experience in counseling, student services or higher education administration.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, be highly organized and able to multitask and have.
• Prior event planning experience preferred. Some evening and occasional weekend work is required.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required.

Category Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code 26500621380819

Posted Date 8/31/2026

Salary Grade Grade 47

Expected Hiring Range Minimum $60,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum $68,000.00

Position Type Full-Time/Regular

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.