Senior Associate Director, Content Strategy

As

• we enter the fourth year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston
• College,
• we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance
• the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive
• campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

Based

• on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University
• Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small
• enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average
• tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized
• organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni
• relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the
• professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based
• programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who
• are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of
• diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting team
• members who contribute to the success of University Advancement.

See

• below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College
• experience!
• The senior
• associate director of content strategy is a key leader within Advancement
• Communications and Marketing (ACM), responsible for shaping and delivering a
• cohesive, audience-centered editorial strategy that advances Boston College’s
• fundraising and engagement priorities. Reporting to the director of advancement
• communications and marketing, this individual oversees a team of writers and editors
• and ensures that all content reflects the highest standards of quality,
• clarity, and brand equity.
• A highly skilled writer and
• editor, the senior associate director maintains a personal portfolio of
• high‑impact assignments, ranging from donor proposals and institutional
• publications to digital storytelling and multimedia. They set and uphold
• editorial standards across the team, ensuring that every piece of content is
• polished, compelling, and aligned with BC’s institutional voice. This role also
• collaborates closely with colleagues across ACM, Development, Alumni Relations,
• and University Communications to source narratives and deliver cohesive,
• cross‑functional work.

Primary Duties

• Lead editorial team: Manage and develop a team of writers and editors, including project assignment, reviewing work, performance feedback, coaching growth, and ensuring adherence to deadlines as well as consistent quality and messaging across all content
• Shape messaging frameworks: Contribute to the creation of messaging frameworks for University Advancement priorities
• Oversee content development: Lead concepting and copy development for both broad engagement touchpoints and custom, high-impact materials including donor solicitations, publications, and multimedia assets
• Drive strategic content planning: Develop strategies to maximize existing communication platforms and publications, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and audience needs
• Champion audience-centered work: Ensure content is grounded in audience insight and segmentation to deliver relevant, engaging communications that build long-term trust
• Apply institutional voice: Uphold BC’s style, voice, and brand standards across all segments, constituencies, and publications
• Source and shape narratives: Partner with University Advancement stakeholders to identify stories that reflect business objectives while meeting editorial needs
• Maintain editorial excellence: Ensure high standards of copywriting and quality control while managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Build cross-functional partnerships: Collaborate across ACM and University Advancement to align priorities, share insights, and deliver cohesive, integrated communications

Applications

• will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is
• listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the
• candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal
• equity considerations.

Full-Time

Equivalent Hiring Range: $104,950 to $131,200 salary commensurate with relevant

experience.