Assistant Program Director, Montserrat Coalition

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for spouses and/or依照

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Sick and vacation leave

Job summary

Boston College in Boston, MA seeks an Assistant Program Director for the Montserrat Coalition to mentor students with high financial need and advance their Jesuit education. You will guide academic, social, and spiritual development while coordinating mentorship programs, budgeting duties, and data-informed planning.

The role requires leadership of programming initiatives, supervision of graduate and undergraduate staff, outreach efforts, and collaboration with BC departments and external

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Leadership, Applied Analytics, or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience in higher education or working with low-income families
• Demonstrated experience in managing a significant program
• Commitment to valuing diversity and inclusive working environment
• Demonstrated ability to assess program impact and effectiveness
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Competency with Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, Charts), Microsoft/Google Office Suite, Canva, SQL, FileMaker Pro

Responsibilities

• Mentor students individually to support academic, social, and spiritual development.
• Administer a sophomore mentorship program and coordinate the Montserrat Advisory Board.
• Analyze, validate, and prepare operational datasets to support planning and data-driven decisions.
• Assist with budget management and oversee the Frontier Fellowship and related processes.
• Plan and execute programming initiatives and co-supervise graduate assistants and student ambassadors.

Skills

Mentoring

Data analysis

Budget management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel PivotTables

Power Query

XLOOKUP

Canva

SQL

FileMaker Pro

Job description

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.

Job Description

Rooted in the Ignatian and Catholic mission of Boston College, the Montserrat Office serves students with the highest levels of financial need, helping them become active participants in their Jesuit education, while aiding in their academic, social, and spiritual formation.

The Assistant Program Director supports the Montserrat Coalition's mission to help students with the greatest financial need engage fully in a Jesuit education. They will mentor, guide, and assist students individually in developing academically, socially, and spiritually.

The Assistant Program Director duties are multiple. They include administering a sophomore mentorship program; coordinating the Montserrat Advisory Board; analyzing, validating, and preparing operational datasets to support strategic planning and data-driven decision-making; assisting with budget management; overseeing the Frontier Fellowship and the book/course materials processes; planning and executing programming initiatives; co-supervising a team of graduate assistants and undergraduate student ambassadors; managing in-person and digital outreach efforts; supporting first-generation, low-income student populations, and other underrepresented groups; serving as the department’s liaison with internal BC departments and external constituencies.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $61,050 to $76,300; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Leadership, Applied Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Three years of experience in higher education or working with low-income families
• Demonstrated experience in managing a significant program
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess program impact and effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, Charts), Microsoft/Google Office Suite, Canva,SQL, FileMaker Pro.
• Strong data management, analytical, organizational, administrative, and budget skills
• Understanding and supporting of the Jesuit Catholic mission of Boston College.
• Evening and weekend work required.

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-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sickand 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.