Associate Director, Intercultural Programming

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Boston College is seeking an Associate Director of Intercultural Programming to lead intercultural education and LGBTQ+ initiatives within the Thea Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center. You will guide large-scale events such as Spectrum Retreat and Lavender Graduation, and develop programs that foster dialogue and community across differences in line with the Jesuit mission.

The role oversees staff, advises student organizations, and partners with campus life to deliver outcome‑driven programming

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of demonstrated progressive student affairs experience.
• Experience with students from diverse backgrounds and intercultural affairs.
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ students on a college campus.
• Ability to develop educational strategies and resources for learning and dialogue.
• Ability to manage program risk and promote student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement intercultural education and programming at scale.
• Lead signature events and mentorship/dialogue groups for LGBTQ+ students.
• Supervise an Assistant Director and a Graduate Assistant.
• Advise undergraduate intercultural student organizations and coordinate mentoring.
• Align programs with university diversity and Jesuit mission goals.

Skills

Student affairs leadership

Program development

Conflict resolution

Community engagement

Oral and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or Higher Education

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

Associate Director of Intercultural Programming

The Thea Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center is hiring an Associate Director of Intercultural Programming. The Associate Director provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of intercultural education, LGBTQ+initiatives and programming, heritage month celebrations, campus-wide signature events, and leadership development initiatives. This role is responsible for the planning and implementation of several large-scale events, including signature intercultural programs such as Spectrum Retreat, Lavender Graduation, and various peer mentorship and dialogue groups supporting LGBTQ+ students. In addition, the Associate Director creates and delivers educational programming for students and the broader BC community focused on engaging across differences, fostering meaningful dialogue, and developing engaged communities in support of Boston College’s Jesuit mission.

TheAssociate Director serves as a resource to undergraduate students in supportingtheir holistic development. In this role, the Associate Director advises aportfolio of intercultural student organizations, manages their day-to-dayoperations, and coordinates mentoring programs and campus engagementopportunities aligned with Student Affairs strategic priorities.

The Associate Director of Intercultural Programmingcoordinates and oversees programs and services that directly enhance studentexperience and engagement within a Jesuit, Catholic context. This position isresponsible for developing and managing processes to deliver successful,outcome-driven student programming aligned with University and divisionalstrategic goals regarding community engagement. Additionally, theAssociate Director directly supervises an Assistant Director and a Graduate Assistant.

Each staff member in the Division of Student Affairs is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.

This is an in-office position.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $78,100 to $97,650; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Higher Education, or related field required.
• 5-7 years of demonstrated progressive student affairs experience, including experience with students from a range of backgrounds and experiences and/or in intercultural affairs or related fields.
• Experience in working with LGBTQ+ students on a college campus.
• Must use professional judgment and creative thinking to develop educational strategies and resources that support student learning, meaningful dialogue, and community engagement.
• Must exercise sound judgment in identifying and managing potential risks associated with programs while supporting opportunities for student learning, engagement, and community building
• Expertise in student leadership and programming.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a significant program with budget responsibility.
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with academic and student life partners across the University.
• Ability to advocate for and provide leadership to students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with students and respond thoughtfully to their needs and perspectives.
• Ability to use ongoing assessment to evaluate program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and adapt programs accordingly.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills and demonstrated ability to incorporate restorative practices in supporting dialogue, accountability, and community building.
• Understanding and supportive of the Jesuit Catholic mission of Boston College.
• Evening and/or weekend work is 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