Director of Outreach & Programming, Northeastern University External link - opens in new window

Engagement Scholarship; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Director of Outreach & Programming to lead the Office of City & Community Engagement in Boston. You will develop and evaluate community programs, build partnerships with residents, businesses, and organizations, and drive initiatives that connect campus resources with local neighborhoods.

You will manage multiple programs, track outcomes, and collaborate with campus leaders to advance Northeastern’s engagement goals while supporting budgeting and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in community/civic engagement, program management and strategic planning for a higher education institution or nonprofit organization.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate follow-through.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment with different personalities.
• Strong relationship-oriented and results-driven mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong program planning, organization, supervision, and budget management.
• Willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of the Boston community, especially Roxbury, Mission Hill, Fenway, and South End.

Responsibilities

• Generate and facilitate partnerships and programs for residents, businesses, and community organizations surrounding Northeastern’s Boston campus.
• Refine systems for tracking, collecting and sharing program outcomes and knowledge.
• Oversee program creation and development with new collaboration pathways.
• Attend relevant events and engagement activities to deepen community ties.
• Assist in developing an external identity for Northeastern’s community programs.
• Develop outreach strategies for Northeastern Crossing and future community spaces.
• Support CCE staff in planning and implementing programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Community engagement

Program management

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

## Director of Outreach & ProgrammingApply: Boston, MA (Main Campus): Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R142454**About the Opportunity**# **Summary**Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Community Relations, the Director of Outreach and Programming will develop, coordinate, administer, and evaluate community programs and special projects conducted by the Office of City & Community Engagement (CCE) at Northeastern University. In collaboration with the Community Relations and Programs Manager and other CCE staff, this position will be an active and responsible contributor to our local and campus communities by fostering collaborative relationships and partnerships that connect, educate, and engage people and organizations throughout our network. The Director of Outreach and Programming will lead CCE’s programs and partnership initiatives with three focus areas: hosting residents and community groups on campus, managing small business and neighborhood association partnerships, and delivering programs and offerings open to the public, both on and off campus.The position involves collaborating with various stakeholders and cultivating existing relationships to work towards Northeastern’s vision of becoming a model institution for community engagement. This position also works closely with CCE leadership to set and meet the department’s budget and program oriented goals.# **Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred* 5+ years of relevant experience in community/civic engagement, community development, program management and strategic planning for a higher education institution or nonprofit organization* Be idea-driven with the ability to take creative initiative and demonstrate follow- through* Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with different personalities* Problem-solve and resolve conflicts and disputes in a professional manner* Be relationship-oriented and results-driven* Communicate effectively to various internal and external stakeholder* Possess the ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner* Have strong abilities in planning and running programs* Have strong abilities in organization, supervision, administration, and budget management* Willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details* Have working knowledge of the Boston community with special attention to Roxbury, Mission Hill, Fenway, and the South End# **Key Responsibilities*** Generate and facilitate partnerships and programs that respond to the needs, interests, and concerns of the residents, businesses, and other community organizations surrounding Northeastern’s Boston campus.* Refine existing, and/or establish new systems, processes and tools for tracking, collecting and sharing the outcomes, measurements and knowledge that is generated by those programs and partnerships.* Oversee program creation and development, with a focus on establishing new and innovative pathways for internal and external collaboration.* Regularly attend relevant events and other engagement activities that foster deeper engagement with the local community and other stakeholders in the community engagement space.* Assist in developing an external identity for Northeastern’s community programs.* Assist in developing the outreach strategy for the Northeastern Crossing and future community-specific spaces on campus.* Support CCE staff in planning and implementing new & existing programs.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Position Type**Marketing and Communications**Additional Information**Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Compensation Grade/Pay Type:**108S**Expected Hiring Range:**$60,315.00 - $85,192.50*With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.*