Diversity & Inclusion Programs Lead — Campus Belonging & Communications

SilkRoad; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Diversity & Inclusion (BU D&I) seeks an Assistant Director to support programming and communications. You will design DEI education for faculty, staff, and students, and act as a communications liaison to advance BU’s inclusion initiatives and resource development.

The role emphasizes intersectional DEI work, collaboration, and strong project management in a busy university environment, with in-person and hybrid capabilities in Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in higher education or related field.
• Strong knowledge of DEI, social justice, and intersectionality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to design, implement, and assess DEI programs and events (online, hybrid, in-person).
• Experience coordinating unit communications and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DEI educational opportunities for BU community.
• Serve as a communications liaison and advise on strategic communications.
• Oversee six faculty-staff community networks and collaboration across units.
• Liaise with partners to manage newsletters, social media, and website content.
• Support resource development and ongoing programming strategy.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative & problem-solving

Project planning & events

Social media & marketing

MS Office

Canva

WordPress

MailChimp

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WordPress

Canva

MailChimp

Job description

Boston University Diversity & Inclusion (BU D&I) seeks an Assistant Director to support programming and communications. You will design DEI education for faculty, staff, and students, and act as a communications liaison to advance BU’s inclusion initiatives and resource development.

The role emphasizes intersectional DEI work, collaboration, and strong project management in a busy university environment, with in-person and hybrid capabilities in Boston.