Associate Director, Newbury Center Community & Inclusion

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Boston University’s Newbury Center seeks an Associate Director to lead programming, resources, and community initiatives for first-generation students. This is a 100% in-person role reporting to the Executive Director of the Newbury Center.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years advising diverse students, with a strong background in higher education and student affairs. Proficiency in Office apps and event planning is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in higher education or related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience advising and working with diverse students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and event management experience.
• Direct experience with first-generation student populations is preferred.
• Knowledge of student development theory and identity framework is desired.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to write well and work diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Plan and manage events and programs for student inclusion.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to support first-generation students.

Skills

Experience advising diverse students

First-generation student population

Excellent communication

Strong writing and diplomacy

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Event management

Job description

Associate Director, Newbury Center Community & Inclusion

Category

Job Location

Tracking Code

26500785321013

Posted Date

10/21/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 48

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$72,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$83,000.00

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.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Associate Director is part of the team of the Boston University Newbury Center, which provides programming, resources, community, and support for first-generation undergraduates, graduate students, and professional students at Boston University. The Newbury Center is a nationally-recognized, university-wide, centralized center which reports to the Associate Provost of Academic Initiatives & Operational Excellence in the Office of the Provost. It has an extensive reach collaborating with a broad range of constituents including faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and external partners who support first-generation student success. This position reports to the Executive Director of the Newbury Center and is 100% in person.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required; master's degree in higher education and student affairs or a related field, e.g., counseling, MSW, is preferred.


• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience advising and working directly with students from diverse backgrounds is required.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and event management experience is required.


• Direct experience working with the first-generation student population at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional student levels is preferred.


• Knowledge and awareness of issues that first-generation students from diverse backgrounds encounter throughout their educational experience.


• Familiarity with current scholarship and trends in first-generation student research; and a working knowledge of student development theory and the intersectionality of identity framework is also strongly desired.


• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to write well and to deal effectively and diplomatically with various constituencies; attention to detail is necessary.

The Newbury Center is a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The associate director must work independently and efficiently, make decisions using excellent professional judgement, manage sensitive/confidential information discreetly, anticipate the Newbury Center needs, prioritize responsibilities effectively, and respond in a timely manner to the Executive Director's requests which sometimes may be immediate.

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