Job Details

Director of Advancement, School of Public Health

Position Number: 9873309
Location: Boston, United States
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Director of Advancement, School of Public Health

Job Description
Director of Advancement, School of Public Health

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500485640924
Posted Date
10/2/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 51
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$96,300.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$125,000.00

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

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Advancement, Business Development & Partnerships, the Director of Advancement plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of SPH through strategic philanthropic partnerships and alumni engagement. This position serves as a key leader in development operations and alumni relations, working closely with SPH leadership, central development, and other stakeholders to drive fundraising and engagement strategies that support SPH's priorities in education, research, and public health practice. The Director of Advancement is instrumental in: 1) Identifying and cultivating Annual Fund pipeline to increase participation, engagement and unrestricted revenue 2) Managing Alumni and friends communication platforms and developing innovative and creative outreach and event strategies to broaden SPH's philanthropic base of support 3) Managing friend-raising and fundraising events (Gala, Giving day) in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to increase participation and funds raised 5) Overseeing database coordinator/manager position to effectively inform campaigns.

Required Skills

5+ years in event management and alumni engagement.
Superior project management skills.
Working knowledge of Salesforce, Imodules, Blackbaud, Airtable, Campaign Monitor, Wordpress.
Working knowledge of event and engagement databases.
Working knowledge and expertise within social media platforms including of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, and Hootsuite.

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 Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $96,300.00-$125,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317363