Associate Director, Talent Management, Advancement

Boston University; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Boston University Advancement is seeking an Associate Director of Talent Management to lead talent development, performance management, and leadership development across the organization. The role partners with HR and senior leadership to design integrated talent strategies, onboard new hires, plan succession, and drive retention through development programs.

You will guide career pathways, create learning experiences, and foster a culture of growth and accountability across the campus.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in HR, OD, business, psychology, education, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in talent management, organizational development, learning and development, human resources, or related field.
• Experience designing and implementing talent management or employee development strategies.
• Experience with performance management, career development, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strong consulting, facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work strategically while managing complex initiatives and competing priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute an Advancement-wide talent management strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Establish frameworks for identifying, developing, engaging, and retaining talent.
• Partner with leadership to assess current and future talent needs.
• Lead talent reviews and workforce talent discussions.
• Develop strategies for critical roles, succession planning, and organizational continuity.
• Monitor talent trends and recommend strategies to address emerging workforce needs.
• Lead ongoing development and administration of performance management.
• Partner with managers to set meaningful goals, feedback practices, and standards.
• Develop tools to strengthen performance conversations and communications.
• Support annual performance review processes and related communications.
• Identify opportunities to connect performance, development, and organizational goals.
• Develop career development frameworks and resources for growth.
• Lead internal mobility initiatives and career pathways.
• Identify opportunities for stretch assignments, projects, mentorship, and development experiences.
• Develop leadership development programs and succession planning activities.
• Collaborate on manager forums and leadership initiatives.
• Use people data and insights to inform talent decisions.

Conhecimentos

Talent management

Organizational development

Learning and development

Performance management

Career development

Leadership development

Succession planning

Consulting

Facilitation

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business, psychology, education, or related field

Master's degree in HR, organizational psychology, organizational development, business, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Associate Director, Talent Management, Advancement

Job Description

Associate Director, Talent Management, Advancement

Category: Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location: Boston, MA, United States

Salary Grade: Grade 50

Expected Hiring Range Minimum: $90,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum: $110,000.00

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

Boston University Advancement is at a pivotal moment, guided by new leadership and a clear strategic framework for growth and impact. Our work is organized around three core priorities: securing $500 million in philanthropy annually; deepening relationships with a strategically defined segment of alumni and donors; and strengthening the organizational foundation while launching focused priority areas across the University.

Advancement is evolving into a highly collaborative, matrixed model that integrates new University leadership, regional engagement, and the distinctive strengths of BU's schools and colleges. With more than 250 advancement professionals, the organization is building the capacity, partnerships, and culture required to deliver sustained philanthropic momentum and institutional impact.

The Associate Director, Talent Management provides strategic leadership for talent development and employee growth across Boston University Advancement. This role leads the design and implementation of talent strategies that strengthen employee performance, career development, leadership capacity, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

Working closely with the Director of People & Culture, Human Resources, and Advancement leadership, the Associate Director develops integrated talent practices across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, career development, succession planning, talent reviews, leadership development, and retirement.

The Associate Director serves as a strategic advisor to leaders and managers, helping them identify, develop, and retain talent while building a culture of continuous growth, accountability, and performance.

Position Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Management

• Develop and execute an Advancement-wide talent management strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Establish frameworks for identifying, developing, engaging, and retaining talent.
• Partner with leadership to assess current and future talent needs.
• Lead talent reviews and workforce talent discussions.
• Develop strategies for critical roles, succession planning, and organizational continuity.
• Monitor talent trends and recommend strategies to address emerging workforce needs.

Performance Management

• Lead the ongoing development and administration of Advancement's performance management approach.
• Partner with managers to establish meaningful goals, expectations, feedback practices, and performance standards.
• Develop tools and resources to strengthen performance conversations.
• Support the annual performance review process and related communications.
• Identify opportunities to connect performance, development, recognition, and organizational goals.

Career Development & Internal Mobility

• Develop career development frameworks and resources that help employees understand opportunities for growth.
• Partner with managers and employees on career conversations and development planning.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Individual Development Plans.
• Develop career pathways and internal mobility strategies.
• Identify opportunities for employees to build skills through stretch assignments, projects, mentorship, and other development experiences.

Leadership Development

• Develop leadership development strategies for current and emerging leaders.
• Create programming for managers, supervisors, and aspiring leaders.
• Partner with the Director, People & Culture on manager forums and organizational leadership initiatives.
• Identify leadership competencies and development opportunities across Advancement.
• Support succession planning and leadership pipeline development.

Retention & Employee Development

• Analyze talent trends and employee feedback to identify retention risks and opportunities.
• Develop targeted strategies to support employee engagement, growth, and retention.
• Partner with leaders to understand talent challenges within their teams.
• Use people data and organizational insights to inform talent decisions.

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business, psychology, education, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in talent management, organizational development, learning and development, human resources, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing talent management or employee development strategies.
• Experience with performance management, career development, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strong consulting, facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work strategically while managing complex initiatives and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, organizational psychology, organizational development, business, or related field.
• Experience with talent reviews, succession planning, career frameworks, or internal mobility.
• Experience with people analytics and employee engagement data.

But that's not all we're looking for; we want someone who embodies our values:

• Teamwork, transparency, and mutual respect, because we value every member's contributions and know that leadership can come from anywhere.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and a commitment to ensuring that each of us knows we belong here.
• Integrity in how we work and how we treat one another.
• Strategic thinking and curiosity in the relentless pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results.
• Continuous growth and improvement, both as individuals and as a team.
• Joy and shared appreciation for working hard toward goals that matter.

We recognize that no candidate brings every experience or qualification to a role. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe your skills and experiences could contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking, and we're committed to building a team where everyone can thrive.

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

If you require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-358-1796.

Reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-358-1796.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: $90,000.00-$110,000.00