Systems & Project Manager, Innovate@BU

Boston University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Innovate@BU is a campus-wide initiative that empowers Boston University students of all majors to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills to turn ideas into impactful solutions. The Systems & Project Manager keeps Innovate@BU’s internal systems, data, and public-facing information accurate, connected, and easy for the team to use. The role manages projects and program operations, helps staff confidently use the technology it oversees, and turns data into clear insights. Reporting to the Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, the position manages internal workflows, software resources, and reporting; supports Innovate@BU’s in-house application; and coordinates website updates, communications planning, and social media publishing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in project management, coordination, operations, marketing, or administration.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and coordinate it across a team.
• Proficiency with workflow and project management tools, ability to learn new technology quickly, and ability to train others.
• Experience with, or a clear aptitude for, administering software resources, integrations, and automations.
• Hands-on experience using agentic AI tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, or similar to build or maintain applications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to turn data into clear insights.
• A collaborative, proactive approach; ability to build relationships with students and stakeholders; and comfort with change and experimentation.
• Interest in innovation and entrepreneurship.
• A cover letter is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience improving processes, documenting workflows, and supporting application testing.
• Experience building dashboards, maintaining data quality, or administering applications, assessments, and surveys.
• Experience managing website content, communications calendars, and social media publishing.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and program operations.
• Manage internal workflows, software resources, and reporting.
• Support Innovate@BU’s in-house application.
• Help staff use the technology overseen by the role and train others on technology.
• Coordinate website updates, communications planning, and social media publishing.
• Turn data into clear insights.

What This Job Offers

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