Assistant Dean for Advancement School of Public Health

About the role

The Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) is seeking an Assistant Dean for Advancement to support the Dean in various strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dean in expanding partnerships and driving organizational effectiveness.
• Elevate the School's academic and philanthropic profile through external engagement and advancement efforts.
• Guide implementation of school-wide initiatives and strengthen operational alignment.
• Lead cross-functional projects that enhance fundraising capability, visibility, impact, agility, and efficiency.
• Handle confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders, including international organizations and global partners.
• Manage complex, cross-functional projects in a matrixed academic or mission-driven environment.
• Develop and implement philanthropic engagement, donor relations, and advancement strategies.
• Apply operational improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and design thinking.
• Ensure successful management of multiple projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in management and an advisory leadership role.
• A Master of Business Administration (or equivalent Master's) with a focus in higher education administration, business, organizational management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, including international organizations and global partners.
• Proven track record in philanthropic engagement, donor relations, and advancement strategy.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-functional projects in a matrixed academic or mission-driven environment.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
• Experience with operational improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and design thinking.

Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (or equivalent Master's) with a focus in higher education administration, business, organizational management, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in management and an advisory leadership role.
• Extensive experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, including international organizations and global partners.
• Proven track record in philanthropic engagement, donor relations, and advancement strategy.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-functional projects in a matrixed academic or mission-driven environment.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
• Experience with operational improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and design thinking.

Skills

• Philanthropic experience.
• Data-driven approach.
• Organizational intelligence.
• Performance management.
• Collaboration across sectors.
• Operational acumen.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• International-level engagement.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Minimum $188,025.00

Maximum $263,275.00

Schedule

Full-Time/Regular