Student Affairs Administrator (Engagement and Formation)

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students.  Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Student Affairs Administrator (Engagement and Formation)

The Student Affairs Administrator (Engagement and Formation) supports the work of the Division of Student Affairs, with a focus on formative initiatives, integrated learning, student and staff development (in collaboration with Human Resources), and divisional signature events and traditions. This position contributes to advancing the division’s strategic plan and strengthening the student experience through research, project management, event coordination, and administrative support.

Acting on behalf of the Associate Vice President, the Administrator partners with Division of Student Affairs staff and campus stakeholders to implement divisional initiatives. The role also provides primary support to the Associate Vice President for Engagement and Formation, including project coordination, calendar management, and communication support.

This cross-functional position may serve in support of various departments, contribute to divisional operations, and take on additional responsibilities such as committee participation, presentations, or liaison roles.

Key Competencies

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills
• Clear, persuasive verbal and written communication
• Ability to analyze and interpret research to inform practice
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Demonstrated cultural fluency and commitment to equity and inclusion
• Alignment with Jesuit educational values and a student-centered mission

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Primarily on-campus; occasional evening and weekend commitments; must be comfortable traversing a hilly campus in various weather conditions.
• Each staff member is expected to contribute to division- and university-wide initiatives, including committee service, event support, and special projects as needed.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $59,400 to $74,250; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 1-2 years of higher education experience is preferred. Undergraduate and Graduate experience in Student Affairs will be considered.
• Experience working with Student Affairs professionals, students and campus leaders; working knowledge of Student Affairs best practices at R1 Research Institutions, Atlantic Coast Conference schools and/or Jesuit schools helpful, but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively with staff from across the division and university.
• Excellent communication skills (in verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, communicate with a variety of stakeholders, and navigate institutional infrastructure as well as train staff.
• In-depth understanding of Jesuit education principles and commitment to service; prior experience at a Catholic university highly preferred.
• Desire to serve in multiple capacities/departments within the Student Affairs portfolio as needed.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• 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
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .