Senior Associate Director, Content Strategy

Boston College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for employees

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plans (401k/403b)

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Boston College seeks a Senior Associate Director of Content Strategy to lead Editorial and Communications efforts within University Advancement. You will oversee a team of writers/editors, shape institutional messaging, and manage high-impact donor-focused publications and multimedia.

You will drive audience-centered content planning, ensure consistency with BC's voice, and collaborate across departments to deliver cohesive, cross-functional communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional writing experience, preferably in a development-related environment.
• Experience managing and developing staff.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, feedback-rich environment.
• Appreciation for mission-driven institutions and commitment to higher education values at Boston College.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial team: manage writers/editors, assign projects, review work, coach growth, ensure deadlines and quality.
• Shape messaging frameworks for University Advancement priorities.
• Oversee content development for donor solicitations, publications, and multimedia.
• Drive strategic content planning aligned with institutional priorities and audience needs.
• Champion audience-centered work with segmentation to build long-term trust.
• Apply BC’s voice and brand standards across segments and publications.
• Source and shape narratives with stakeholders to meet editorial needs.
• Maintain editorial excellence with high copy quality across multiple projects.

Skills

Professional writing

Staff management

Editorial planning

Story sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in communication/English/journalism

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Aswe enter the fourth year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for BostonCollege,we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advancethe university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensivecampaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

Basedon a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, UniversityAdvancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet smallenough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an averagetenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralizedorganizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumnirelations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in theprofessional growth of every staff member through individual and team-basedprograms. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members whoare as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture ofdiversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting teammembers who contribute to the success of University Advancement.

Seebelow the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston Collegeexperience!

The seniorassociate director of content strategy is a key leader within AdvancementCommunications and Marketing (ACM), responsible for shaping and delivering acohesive, audience-centered editorial strategy that advances Boston College’sfundraising and engagement priorities. Reporting to the director of advancementcommunications and marketing, this individual oversees a team of writers and editorsand ensures that all content reflects the highest standards of quality,clarity, and brand equity.

A highly skilled writer andeditor, the senior associate director maintains a personal portfolio ofhigh‑impact assignments, ranging from donor proposals and institutionalpublications to digital storytelling and multimedia. They set and upholdeditorial standards across the team, ensuring that every piece of content ispolished, compelling, and aligned with BC’s institutional voice. This role alsocollaborates closely with colleagues across ACM, Development, Alumni Relations,and University Communications to source narratives and deliver cohesive,cross‑functional work.

Primary Duties:

• Lead editorial team: Manage and develop a team of writers and editors, including project assignment, reviewing work, performance feedback, coaching growth, and ensuring adherence to deadlines as well as consistent quality and messaging across all content
• Shape messaging frameworks: Contribute to the creation of messaging frameworks for University Advancement priorities
• Oversee content development: Lead concepting and copy development for both broad engagement touchpoints and custom, high-impact materials including donor solicitations, publications, and multimedia assets
• Drive strategic content planning: Develop strategies to maximize existing communication platforms and publications, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and audience needs
• Champion audience-centered work: Ensure content is grounded in audience insight and segmentation to deliver relevant, engaging communications that build long-term trust
• Apply institutional voice: Uphold BC’s style, voice, and brand standards across all segments, constituencies, and publications
• Source and shape narratives: Partner with University Advancement stakeholders to identify stories that reflect business objectives while meeting editorial needs
• Maintain editorial excellence: Ensure high standards of copywriting and quality control while managing multiple projects and deadlines

• Build cross-functional partnerships: Collaborate across ACM and University Advancement to align priorities, share insights, and deliver cohesive, integrated communications

Applicationswill be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position islisted below, with the final salary based on various factors, including thecandidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internalequity considerations.

Full-TimeEquivalent Hiring Range: $104,950 to $131,200 salary commensurate with relevantexperience.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of professional writing experience, preferably in a development-related environment
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing staff
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, feedback-rich environment
  Innate drive and collaborative spirit
• Appreciation for mission-driven institutions and commitment to advancing higher education and Boston College’s Jesuit, Catholic values
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in communication, English, journalism, or a related field preferred
• Sense of humor appreciated

The office of UniversityAdvancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture ofinclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support thatcommitment to build teams reflecting our community; students, alumni, parentsand friends of Boston College.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sickand Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.