Assistant Director, Benefactor Events

Job Description: As we enter the fourth year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life. Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement. See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience!

Job Description: The Assistant Director, Benefactor Events reports to the Senior Associate Director, Benefactor Events and is responsible for assisting in the strategy and oversight of the complex project management of signature fundraising events at Boston College, namely Pops on the Heights and the Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner, which raise a combined $15 million annually. The Assistant Director is directly responsible for individual ticket sales for both events, each of which provide an opportunity for alumni, parents, and friends to support Boston College and student financial aid, which has significant impact on the University’s commitment to remaining a need-blind institution for undergraduate students. Pops on the Heights Pops on the Heights is the largest fundraising event at Boston College and it supports undergraduate financial aid. The Pops on the Heights event alone requires ticket management for 6,000 tickets, concierge level service, and triage when necessary. Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner The Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner supports the Boston College Presidential Scholars program. In addition to ticket sales, this position manages two volunteer committees related to fundraising for the event. They are responsible for soliciting gifts to ensure 100% participation of every member, which includes collaborating on the marketing plan and timeline and management of all activity. Each event interfaces with parents and alumni leaders at Boston College including Trustees, members of the Board of Regents, and leading benefactors. The Assistant Director manages fundraising operations for both events in partnership with Gift Management and will be responsible for partnering with offices across Advancement including Communications and Marketing, Programs and Events, Alumni Relations, Gift Processing and Advancement Services to ensure all events reach their fundraising goals. The position also provides the opportunity to manage a portfolio of young alumni in the New York City area, cultivating relationships and advancing alumni engagement and philanthropic support. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations. Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $61,050 to $76,300; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements: This position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a professional setting. A working knowledge of Windows PC, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Google suite is required. Given the extensive independent contact with external constituents including alumni and parent volunteers, prospects and donors, and university officials, this position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy; excellent oral and written communications skills; and complete discretion regarding the handling and storing of confidential data. Occasional night and weekend work is required. Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College. The office of University Advancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to build teams reflecting our community; students, alumni, parents and friends of Boston College. 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-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sickand 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 and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.