"COMMUNICATION AND EVENT MANAGER, College of Arts & Sciences, Computer Science"

COMMUNICATION AND EVENT MANAGER, College of Arts & Sciences, Computer Science

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code
25500357011219

Posted Date
12/19/2025

Salary Grade
Grade 48

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes. Our faculty are award-winning researchers, innovative teachers, and dedicated mentors committed to exploring the complexities of our present and past, uncovering new perspectives, and crafting creative solutions to real-world problems. Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of the college enterprise. Our community thrives on collaboration, bold ideas, and interdisciplinary exploration. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge that changes the world and provides boundless opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders. We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, tuition remission, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday leave.

Position Summary

The Communications and Engagement Manager leads departmental communications, marketing, and engagement efforts for the Computer Science Department. This role strengthens the departments brand and community by overseeing communications, faculty-driven programming, alumni and industry engagement, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. The position works closely with departmental leadership, faculty, and University partners and supports faculty actions and appointments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CS website and oversee all departmental communications, marketing, and branding.
• Coordinate faculty actions, appointments, and faculty searches, including search logistics and documentation.
• Plan and support faculty-driven events, seminars, lectures, and departmental programs.
• Lead alumni, industry, and career engagement initiatives, including events, communications, and employer partnerships.
• Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts and respond to related student concerns.
• Supervise staff and/or student employees.

Required Skills

B.A./B.S., and 3+ years of related experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of organization, must be detail-oriented, and also have the abilities to be flexible and work comfortably both independently, as part of a team, and with other university and external stakeholders. A hybrid work schedule is available for this role.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

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.

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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