Associate Director for Programs and Community Engagement, Howard Thurman Center

Boston University•Boston, MA

5d•$72,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Associate Director for Programs and Community Engagement provides leadership and administrative oversight for the Howard Thurman Center's educational programming, dialogue initiatives, leadership development, civic engagement, and community-building efforts. This role reports to the Director and leads the planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Center's programmatic portfolio, ensuring alignment with the Howard Thurman Center's mission and divisional priorities. Working collaboratively with the Associate Director for Operations and other HTC staff, this position leads the Programs and Community Engagement functional area by supervising professional staff, cultivating campus and community partnerships, assessing program effectiveness, and advancing educational initiatives that promote dialogue across difference, pluralism, belonging, leadership, and civic engagement.

Requirements

Master's degree required.
5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the Howard Thurman Center's educational programming, dialogue initiatives, leadership development opportunities, civic engagement efforts, and signature events.
Establish annual program priorities, oversee implementation of the Center's educational portfolio, and develop innovative initiatives that respond to emerging student needs while advancing the Center's mission.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic departments, student organizations, Student Affairs departments, alumni, and community partners to strengthen educational opportunities and expand student engagement.
Represent the Howard Thurman Center on university committees, working groups, and collaborative initiatives as assigned.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, performance management, and professional development for assigned professional and student staff within the Programs and Community Engagement functional area.
Establish work priorities, allocate responsibilities, and foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that supports departmental goals.
Develop and implement assessment strategies to evaluate program effectiveness, student learning outcomes, participation trends, and community impact.
Utilize assessment data to inform program improvements, establish annual priorities, prepare reports, and recommend enhancements that strengthen the educational effectiveness of the Howard Thurman Center.
Develop recommendations for annual program budgets, monitor program expenditures, and ensure resources are effectively utilized in support of departmental priorities.
Collaborate with the Associate Director for Operations, the Assistant Director for Marketing (or other HTC functional leaders, as applicable), and HTC leadership to coordinate operational support, communications, assessment, and resource planning necessary for successful program delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.