Associate Director, Intercultural Programming

IMDiversity; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and/ or/

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision保险

Low-Cost Life Insurance

University 401k and 403b retirement

Paid Holidays Annually

Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

Job summary

Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA seeks an Associate Director of Intercultural Programming to provide strategic leadership for intercultural education, LGBTQ+ initiatives, and campus-wide programming. The role oversees large events and mentoring programs, engaging a diverse student body within a Jesuit mission.

The Associate Director advises student organizations, supervises staff, and collaborates with academic and student life partners to deliver outcomes-driven experiences that foster

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or Higher Education or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive student affairs experience.
• Experience with LGBTQ+ students on a college campus.
• Ability to develop educational strategies and resources supporting dialogue.
• Experience with budget management and large programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, assessment of intercultural education and LGBTQ+ initiatives.
• Plan and deliver large-scale events like Spectrum Retreat and Lavender Graduation.
• Advise undergraduate student organizations and coordinate mentoring programs.
• Supervise an Assistant Director and a Graduate Assistant.
• Align programs with Jesuit mission and campus strategic priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program development

Budget management

Intercultural competence

Communication skills

Student advising

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Higher Education

Job description

Associate Director, Intercultural Programming
Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $78,100 - $97,650 per year
Category: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services
Military
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.

The Associate Director serves as a resource to undergraduate students in supporting their holistic development. In this role, the Associate Director advises a portfolio of intercultural student organizations, manages their day-to-day operations, and coordinates mentoring programs and campus engagement opportunities aligned with Student Affairs strategic priorities.

The Associate Director of Intercultural Programming coordinates and oversees programs and services that directly enhance student experience and engagement within a Jesuit, Catholic context. This position is responsible for developing and managing processes to deliver successful, outcome-driven student programming aligned with University and divisional strategic goals regarding community engagement. Additionally, the Associate 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-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and 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.

Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.