OPERATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGER, Center for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Questrom School of Business

Tracking Code7330Job Description

The Operations and Project Manager of the Center for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion will assist in fostering the empowerment of Questrom School of Business students to become skillful problem-solvers and experienced decision-makers, well positioned to emerge as the business leaders of tomorrow. This position will report to the Director of the Center for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. This position will work closely with the Center Director to help meet the needs and ensure the success of Questrom students, including championing our Ascend Fellowship Program and myQuestrom student organizations. Furthermore, the Operations and Project Manager will oversee and manage operations, communications, and reporting functions of the Center and provide administrative logistics to the Director of the Center and the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Professional Development will be provided to ensure continual growth, and additional responsibilities can be added based on the Operations and Project Manager’s interests and aspirations.

The Questrom School of Business believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that, we are especially eager to have join our ranks a colleague who advances our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive. The Questrom School of Business seeks to continue diversifying our faculty, student and staff ranks, recognizing that diversity of experience and thought deepens the intellectual endeavor.

Required Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in fields related to higher education administration, student affairs, advising, or supporting underrepresented populations
• Bachelors Degree required, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Dedication to service and ability to effectively navigate thoughtful conversations
• Knowledge of identity-conscious practices and demonstrated initiative for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and services
• Ability to work some evening and weekend hours

Position Preferences:

• Documented Project Management skills and successful communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to handle exceptions to processes and work assignments with maturity and effectiveness
• Capacity to work independently and take initiative

This position is eligible for Boston University's generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, and so much more!

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular