Assistant Director, Center Operations, Questrom School of Business

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to succeed in a workplace with colleagues and students from a wide array of backgrounds, identities, life experiences, and communication styles Talent in determining when to take initiative, problem solve and work independently and transparently with good judgment about when to seek direction. At least 5 years of full-time experience in fields related to student-facing higher education administration, such as student affairs, advising, and working with multicultural student leadership Extensive knowledge about diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and intersectionality, and awareness of identity-conscious programs and practices.

The Assistant Director of the Center for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion assists 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 supporting the Ascend Fellowship Program, Global Connections initiative, and myQuestrom student organizations. Furthermore, the Assistant Director will oversee and manage operations, communications, and reporting functions of the Center and direct day-to-day administrative functions for the Director of the Center.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required, master's degree preferred or demonstrated equivalent experience. 
• At least 5 years of full-time experience in fields related to student-facing higher education administration, such as student affairs, advising, and working with multicultural student leadership Extensive knowledge about diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and intersectionality, and awareness of identity-conscious programs and practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency with budget reporting and management.
• Command of social media and marketing (e.g., graphic design, branding, content creation, and marketing campaigns); openness to adopting new technologies.
• Success in previously working with undergraduate and graduate student employees.
• Capacity to manage many different projects simultaneously with consistent accuracy, follow-through, and timely completion of projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to succeed in a workplace with colleagues and students from a wide array of backgrounds, identities, life experiences, and communication styles Talent in determining when to take initiative, problem solve and work independently and transparently with good judgment about when to seek direction.
• Ability to work some evening and weekend hours This position is in-person in Boston, MA, with the potential to work remotely one-two days/week at supervisor's discretion.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Required Experience