Policy-Driven Assistant Director, Tax Reform & the Common Good

Boston College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Boston College Law School seeks an Assistant Director to oversee the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Initiative for Tax Reform and the Common Good. Reports to Faculty Director; manages budget, gifts, calendar, correspondence, and logistics.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (JD preferred) and 2 years in related administration; expects some early morning/evening/weekend work; appointment through May 31, 2028 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD degree preferred.
• 2 years of related experience in program administration, project management, finance, or executive support; higher education, law, or policy/advocacy setting preferred.
• A genuine commitment to the Initiative’s mission is essential to this role.
• 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.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters; a high degree of professionalism, tact, and patience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Initiative for Tax Reform and the Common Good at Boston College Law School.
• Administer the Initiative’s budget and gift funds, keep the Director’s schedule, correspondence, and the Initiative’s logistics running smoothly.
• Coordinate outside consultants and experts, track deliverables and timelines.
• Manage the Initiative’s social media and marketing presence.
• Support communications and record meeting minutes as needed.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Executive support

Social media management

Communications

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe

Online calendars

Databases

Mail merges

Job description

Boston College Law School seeks an Assistant Director to oversee the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Initiative for Tax Reform and the Common Good. Reports to Faculty Director; manages budget, gifts, calendar, correspondence, and logistics.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (JD preferred) and 2 years in related administration; expects some early morning/evening/weekend work; appointment through May 31, 2028 with potential extension.