Impactful Assistant Director, Tax Reform Initiative

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for employees

Tuition remission for spouses and/or:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans (401k/403b)

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Employee handbook access

Job summary

Boston College is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Initiative for Tax Reform and the Common Good at Boston College Law School.

The role involves budgeting, calendar management, coordinating outside consultants, and maintaining the Initiative’s social media and communications presence. Strong project-management, budgeting, and written/oral communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
• 2 years of related experience in program administration, project management, finance, or executive support; higher education, law, or policy/advocacy setting preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, financial tracking, and reconciliations; PeopleSoft Financials experience preferred.
• Advanced-level experience with standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe, online calendars, databases, mail merges).
• Strong organizational and project-management skills; extremely detail-oriented; able to manage multiple projects and complex calendaring.
• Experience managing social media and supporting marketing or communications.
• Excellent written and oral communication; skilled at composing correspondence and recording minutes.
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a small team, with sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Initiative’s budget, finances, and gift funds.
• Administer the Initiative’s budget and keep the Director’s schedule.
• Coordinate outside consultants and experts and track deliverables.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Communication skills

Social media management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe

Job description

Boston College is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Initiative for Tax Reform and the Common Good at Boston College Law School.

The role involves budgeting, calendar management, coordinating outside consultants, and maintaining the Initiative’s social media and communications presence. Strong project-management, budgeting, and written/oral communication skills are essential.