DIRECTOR, COLLEGE ADVISING CORPS-BU, Enrollment and Student Administration, Undergraduate Admissions

Tracking Code: 24500371680723

Job Description
DIRECTOR, COLLEGE ADVISING CORPS-BU, Enrollment and Student Administration, Undergraduate Admissions

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
24500371680723
Salary Grade
Grade 50
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

About the role

Boston University seeks a dedicated and dynamic Director to lead the College Advising Corps-Boston University (CAC-BU) program. The CAC-BU Director is responsible for the strategic planning, management, and implementation of the CAC-BU, a partner program of the national College Advising Corps. The program aims to increase educational opportunities for students by making post-secondary education more accessible and equitable. The Director will oversee all aspects of the program, including partnership development, grant and budget management, fundraising, program implementation, and evaluation. This position directly supervises two senior assistant directors and a cohort of eight near-peer college advisers, as well as manages adviser training and recruitment in collaboration with the senior assistant directors. This role reports to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions.

The Director works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Financial Assistance, and multiple external partners, including the National College Advising Corps, AmeriCorps, Boston Public Schools, other school districts, individual schools, Massachusetts Service Alliance, and nonprofits.

The Director's primary duties includes:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with partners and stakeholders;
• Managing grants and budgets, ensuring fiscal compliance, and overseeing fundraising efforts;
• Overseeing adviser training, recruitment, and professional development;
• Monitoring and evaluating program performance and ensuring the achievement of annual goals and;
• Leading the annual advisor recruitment and onboarding.

About the Organization

The College Advising Corps-Boston University (CAC-BU) is part of a national non-profit organization dedicated to increasing college enrollment and completion among low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students. By placing well-trained recent college graduates as full-time advisers in high schools, CAC-BU provides crucial support to students navigating the complex processes of college admissions and financial aid.

Across the 9 departments of ENSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies, practices, and services meet the needs of an increasingly diverse University community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni. We do so through a lens of respect, and a commitment to encouraging the personal success and productivity of all employees. To read more about Boston University and our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.bu.edu/diversity/about/diversity-statement/

About our Benefits

This position is eligible to work remotely up to two days per week. Boston University offers generous benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Required Skills

A cover letter is required for consideration.

About the candidate

A Master's degree with 8+ years of direct experience with 5+ years of management, or a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of direct experience with 8+ years of management experience, is required. We are seeking a candidate who:

• Demonstrates leadership and competency around equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, especially with post-secondary success.
• Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Displays strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor staff.
• Possesses ability to fundraise and manage multiple, complex grants.
• Has experience with in data analysis and performance management to track and achieve program goals.

A familiarity with federal and grant compliance and working in a higher education setting is strongly preferred, but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Required Skills


Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 50

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/314367







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