Assistant Director, Operations & Events

Assistant Director, Operations & Events Chestnut Hill, MA, United States | req10695 Posted on: 3/31/2026 Back to Search Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description The Assistant Director, Operations & Events reports to the Director of Event Management and plans, develops, coordinates and implements the successful customer service, event planning and execution of high-profile and complex events. Also manages and supports the operational aspects of the business, collaborating with the Director to negotiate event terms and fees, including but not limited to space rental, menus, residence hall rentals, etc. This position works closely with the Event Management team in reviewing processes and policies to ensure compliance and oversees the Event Specialist position. In addition, the Assistant Director must consistently prioritize activities in order to ensure events are planned and executed in a timely manner; may relocate events to more appropriate spaces to allow for better space and labor utilization across campus; work with service providers and vendors to schedule services, deliveries, etc.; and use decision making and problem-solving abilities to execute event services efficiently. The Assistant Director, Operations & Events utilizes and applies event management technology to create accurate event records; participates in the Event Management On-Call program; and must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays, as business levels dictate. Requirements

Requirements:

Position requires a bachelor's degree, with previous experience in event planning, preferably in a high volume hospitality or university venue. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and/or Collegiate Conference and Events Program (CCEP) designation preferred. Minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience in event planning, demonstrating mastery of event planning and execution concepts. Must be able to anticipate constituent needs and adapt well to change in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range:

$83,950 to $104,950; salary commensurate with relevant experience. Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found on Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination. As an applicant for employment, you are entitled to a copy of Boston College's Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, located on the Campus Security Information Page. This web page contains Boston College's campus safety program, which includes the University's safety policies and campus crime statistics reported during the previous three years, as well as the University's fire safety program. To request a paper copy of this report, please contact the Boston College Police Department at 617-552-4446. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.