Associate Director

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for employees

Tuition remission for spouses and/or }

Generous medical, dental, and vision

Low-cost life insurance

Retirement plans: BC 401k and employer

Paid holidays annually

Sick and vacation pay

Job summary

Boston College invites applications for an Associate Director in the Church in the 21st Century Center (C21). The role focuses on managing the C21 Resources magazine, collaborating with editors and the editorial board, and coordinating marketing with multiple university units.

Strong writing, editing, and design sensibilities are essential. Experience in staff leadership and digital communications is preferred, with involvement in cross-department programming and external engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with eight+ years in a related professional role
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills
• Experience in staff management and coordinating cross-unit initiatives
• Background in communications or theology preferred; familiarity with digital marketing and design

Responsibilities

• Serve as Associate Director and managing editor of the annual C21 Resources magazine
• Coordinate strategic marketing initiatives across University units and engage BC students, faculty, and external scholars
• Liaise with printer/publishing house for production of each issue and contribute creative programming
• Serve on the C21 Advisory Committee and collaborate across C21 and University Mission & Ministry

Skills

Editing

Writing

Creative design

Digital marketing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

The Church in the 21st Century Center (C21) is a catalyst and resource for the renewal of the Catholic Church, engaging critical issues facing the Church and Catholic community through conversation, programming, publications, and other creative initiatives. The Center is part of Boston College’s Division of University Mission & Ministry, which advances the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission and supports the formation of the Boston College community.

The Associate Director collaborates closely with the Director in implementing the goals and overall direction of the Church in the 21st Century Center. The Associate Director serves as managing editor of the annual C21 Resources magazine, working with guest editors and the editorial board. With strong editing and writing skills and an eye for creative design, the Associate Director serves as the primary liaison with the printer/publishing house in the development and production of each issue.

The Associate Director coordinates strategic marketing initiatives, including working with multiple academic and administrative units throughout the University to plan and implement a wide array of programs; interacting with Boston College students, faculty, administrators, and prominent external scholars and speakers; and managing the Center’s marketing and promotional activity. Creativity is central to this role, and the Associate Director will help conceive and develop engaging new approaches to C21’s programming, publications, communications, and outreach.

The Associate Director also serves on the C21 Advisory Committee and works collaboratively with colleagues across C21 and University Mission & Ministry.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $82,100 to $102,650; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

At minimum, a bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of work experience in a directly related professional role, including staff management, are required. A communications or theology background is preferred, along with excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills; demonstrated strength in creative design and digital marketing; and a strong understanding of contemporary issues facing the Catholic Church.

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.