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.
As we enter the fourth year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.
Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs.
Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of inclusion and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement.
See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience!
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Assistant/Associate Director (AD) will serve as a project manager and content expert to advance key philanthropic priorities across the University to increase support and awareness for innovative programs, faculty and student achievements, research, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
The AD serves as a vital resource for colleagues across University Advancement (UA), including: Development, Stewardship & Donor Engagement, Advancement Communications & Marketing, Alumni Relations, and the Business Intelligence and Reporting teams.
We are seeking to fill two (2) separate roles, each dedicated to fundraising priorities and focus areas. Candidates will be considered for either or both roles based on their interest and background. Portfolios are listed alphabetically and represent equal, parallel positions:
(Note: Portfolio coverage areas are subject to change over time as university priorities evolve and there is demonstrated growth within the role).
Application Note for Candidates: Please indicate in your cover letter whether you wish to be considered for Portfolio A, Portfolio B, or Both. If applying for both, briefly mention how your background prepares you for either role.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:
-Assistant Director: $67,350 - $84,200
-Associate Director level 1: $74,450 - $93,050
-Associate Director level 2: $80,150 - $100,150
Qualifications & Experience: A bachelor’s degree or higher is required. Professional experience requirements vary by role tier: 1–3 years for Assistant Director; 3–5 years for Associate Director (Level 1); and 5+ years for Associate Director (Level 2). Background in non-profit, higher education, or social services organizations is preferred.
Core Competencies: Success in this role requires intellectual rigor, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the adaptability to manage shifting priorities across different departments. Candidates should bring proven proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Blackbaud, or similar advancement databases) and the analytical capability to translate data into strategic decisions and prospect opportunities. This position demands strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across university leadership and staff, alongside a track record of - or ability to articulate - meaningful engagement across varied student, alumni, and prospective donor groups. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly adaptive, and thrives in high-volume, complex environments.
Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate:
Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College. A desire to build a career in advancement is a plus.
The Office of University Advancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to building teams reflecting our community, students, alumni, parents and friends of Boston College.
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
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.
