Associate Director of Media and Technology

Boston College • Newton, MA

6d • $88,350 - $110,450 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Psychological Humanities and Ethics is launching a project to develop a new online platform to house and disseminate all of the Center’s offerings, including lectures, podcasts, asynchronous content, workshops, learning groups, and commentaries. This initiative represents a significant scaling of the Center’s current operations and impact capacity. The Associate Director of Media and Technology will be responsible for leading and executing all operations related to the creation and ongoing management of this new online platform. The development and launch process involves research into appropriate design and technology needs, strategy formulation and timeline planning, media production and content development with faculty and subject matter experts, and troubleshooting and maintaining the platform for a seamless user experience. The Associate Director will act as a primary liaison with Boston College’s Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Center for Digital Learning and Innovation (CDIL) to ensure effective design, implementation, and ongoing support of the digital platform, adhering to all Boston College systems and protocols. This role also involves being a core member of the Center team, collaborating to develop strategy and inputs for optimizing platform development and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Educational Technology, Information Systems, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in digital media, web management, instructional technology, digital communications, or a related field, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization.
• Experience managing websites and digital platforms, including content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, AEM).
• Demonstrated experience in multimedia content development, including video production, graphic design, and/or animation.
• Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS), UX principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and SEO best practices.
• Experience with website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and data-informed decision making.
• Proven experience managing complex projects and working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and edit content for a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency with media production and design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all operations related to the creation and ongoing management of a new online platform.
• Conduct research to determine appropriate design and technology needs for the online platform.
• Formulate strategy and timelines for the implementation of the online platform.
• Engage in media production and content development with faculty and subject matter experts.
• Troubleshoot and maintain the platform to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Serve as a primary liaison to Boston College’s Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Center for Digital Learning and Innovation (CDIL).
• Ensure effective design, implementation, and ongoing support of the digital platform in compliance with Boston College systems and protocols.
• Collaborate with the Center team to develop strategy and inputs for platform development and ongoing management.
• Translate complex academic content into clear, engaging digital formats.

Benefits

• 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-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level