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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, COMMS & OUTREACH, Global Development Policy Center
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Assistant Director, Comms & Outreach, Global Development Policy Center
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Communications and Outreach develops and manages the Global Development Policy (GDP) Center's overall strategic communications and outreach programs. They communicate with stakeholders at all levels to effectively represent the GDP Center and ensure compliance with Boston University's brand guidelines. They are responsible for producing content for the GDP Center's website, social media outlets, press advisories, email marketing, and other publications for internal and external stakeholders. They track and report on communications and outreach impact, publications, media mentions, and web/social/email analytics, recommending improvements and changes to strategy as necessary. They also oversee the logistics of virtual and in-person events. This role reports to the Director and Executive Director of the GDP Center and directly supervises the Global China Initiatives (GCI) Communications & Outreach Associate, the Global Economic Governance Initiatives (GEGI) Communications & Outreach Specialist, and students.
Overview The role is focused on developing and implementing communications strategy and coordinating outreach activities to advance the GDP Center’s mission.
Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Implementation (30%): Work with the Inaugural Director and Executive Director of the GDP Center to develop goals, strategies, tactics, and messaging for programming and initiatives aimed at University and external audiences across all platforms (web, social media, video, digital, print). Utilize tools such as CISION, Sprinklr, Infogram, HubSpot, and others. Engage in media relations and build relationships with reporters. Produce and post content to the website and other communications platforms. Oversee content produced by others and updates to the Center website and social media platforms. Develop monthly reports on web, email, and social media metrics. Track metrics for grant reporting and provide insights.
Events & Outreach (30%): Coordinate events (conferences, workshops, community events, discussions, book launches, presentations) both virtually and in-person. Serve as point of contact for speakers, provide advance information to participants, and coordinate logistics and communications for event promotion, setup, catering, facilities, and post-event activities. Maintain relationships with internal and external service providers, contractors, and partner universities and institutes. Oversee the work of the Communications & Outreach Associate/Specialist in this area.
Editorial Strategy & Implementation (30%): Ideate, produce, and publish content for the GDP Center’s website, social media, email, and other platforms. Collaborate with the Center Director, Executive Director, and researchers to author blog posts. Develop internal and external presentation materials. Create visual content using tools such as Canva, InDesign, Infogram. Develop, manage, and maintain institutional collateral, photography, and messaging with consistent brand delivery. Oversee staff in this area and coordinate with BU’s marketing communications team as necessary.
Report Production (10%): Oversee print and digital design production, negotiate with vendors, and ensure high-quality products and timely delivery. Act as primary contact for graphic and data design consultants and vendors. Use software such as InDesign and Canva to create and edit reports and publications.
Required Skills
Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in International Development, Global Economics, Political Science, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
Expertise in Global Economic Governance and Development Finance: deep understanding of international development and economic governance.
Equal Employment Opportunity statement: 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 marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location:
Boston, MA
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade:
Grade 48
© 2025 Boston University; Salary and posting details reflect BU’s posting standards.
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Job Description
The Assistant Director of Communications and Outreach develops and manages the Global Development Policy (GDP) Center's overall strategic communications and outreach programs. They communicate with stakeholders at all levels to effectively represent the GDP Center and ensure compliance with Boston University's brand guidelines. They are responsible for producing content for the GDP Center's website, social media outlets, press advisories, email marketing, and other publications for internal and external stakeholders. They track and report on communications and outreach impact, publications, media mentions, and web/social/email analytics, recommending improvements and changes to strategy as necessary. They also oversee the logistics of virtual and in-person events. This role reports to the Director and Executive Director of the GDP Center and directly supervises the Global China Initiatives (GCI) Communications & Outreach Associate, the Global Economic Governance Initiatives (GEGI) Communications & Outreach Specialist, and students.
Overview The role is focused on developing and implementing communications strategy and coordinating outreach activities to advance the GDP Center’s mission.
Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Implementation (30%): Work with the Inaugural Director and Executive Director of the GDP Center to develop goals, strategies, tactics, and messaging for programming and initiatives aimed at University and external audiences across all platforms (web, social media, video, digital, print). Utilize tools such as CISION, Sprinklr, Infogram, HubSpot, and others. Engage in media relations and build relationships with reporters. Produce and post content to the website and other communications platforms. Oversee content produced by others and updates to the Center website and social media platforms. Develop monthly reports on web, email, and social media metrics. Track metrics for grant reporting and provide insights.
Events & Outreach (30%): Coordinate events (conferences, workshops, community events, discussions, book launches, presentations) both virtually and in-person. Serve as point of contact for speakers, provide advance information to participants, and coordinate logistics and communications for event promotion, setup, catering, facilities, and post-event activities. Maintain relationships with internal and external service providers, contractors, and partner universities and institutes. Oversee the work of the Communications & Outreach Associate/Specialist in this area.
Editorial Strategy & Implementation (30%): Ideate, produce, and publish content for the GDP Center’s website, social media, email, and other platforms. Collaborate with the Center Director, Executive Director, and researchers to author blog posts. Develop internal and external presentation materials. Create visual content using tools such as Canva, InDesign, Infogram. Develop, manage, and maintain institutional collateral, photography, and messaging with consistent brand delivery. Oversee staff in this area and coordinate with BU’s marketing communications team as necessary.
Report Production (10%): Oversee print and digital design production, negotiate with vendors, and ensure high-quality products and timely delivery. Act as primary contact for graphic and data design consultants and vendors. Use software such as InDesign and Canva to create and edit reports and publications.
Required Skills
Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in International Development, Global Economics, Political Science, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
Expertise in Global Economic Governance and Development Finance: deep understanding of international development and economic governance.
Equal Employment Opportunity statement: 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 marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location:
Boston, MA
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade:
Grade 48
© 2025 Boston University; Salary and posting details reflect BU’s posting standards.
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