What are the responsibilities and job description for the YAWKEY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER, Center for Career Development, Operations position at Boston University?
Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500352891217
Posted Date
12/17/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 47
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
The purpose of this position is to administer and develop the Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program, which provides funding to undergraduate students to support their participation in unpaid internships at nonprofit organizations. As a member of the Center for Career Development (CCD) team, the Program Manager reports to the Associate Director of Operations and is responsible for the day-to-day activities as well as the long-term strategy that guides the reach and impact of the Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program. The Program Manager will serve as the CCDs liaison to the Yawkey Foundation, exercise leadership for program development, employer engagement, and relationship-building with partners across campus and externally, in collaboration with the CCD team.
Required Skills
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.
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500352891217
Posted Date
12/17/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 47
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
The purpose of this position is to administer and develop the Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program, which provides funding to undergraduate students to support their participation in unpaid internships at nonprofit organizations. As a member of the Center for Career Development (CCD) team, the Program Manager reports to the Associate Director of Operations and is responsible for the day-to-day activities as well as the long-term strategy that guides the reach and impact of the Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program. The Program Manager will serve as the CCDs liaison to the Yawkey Foundation, exercise leadership for program development, employer engagement, and relationship-building with partners across campus and externally, in collaboration with the CCD team.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in human services, social sciences, or other relevant fields, masters degree preferred, with at least 3-5 years of experience in career services, student affairs, education administration, or similar field.
- Program management experience including budgeting, workshop design and delivery, coaching of individual students, timely organization of student information, and ability to coordinate award decision-making.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to correspond with accuracy and sensitivity with regard to student awards, develop written materials, guidelines, and policies.
- Ability to collect, analyze and report on client and program data to inform decision making, and write annual reports and other updates for program constituents.
- Cultural competency, commitment to inclusion, equity and engagement of all students, including students from marginalized communities.
- Highly collaborative, able to conduct outreach and develop relationships with diverse constituents including students, faculty, staff, alumni and employers.
- Ability and eagerness to learn and utilize computer applications, systems, AI, and social media. Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed to support CCD activities.
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.