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The Boston University Global Development Policy Center seeks an Academic Researcher with a strong background in global development policy for our Global Economic Governance Initiative (GEGI).

Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM) seeks an experienced, student-centered leader to serve as Dean of Students. Based in the heart of Florence, this full-time, on-site role oversees student wellbeing, conduct, and support services for a diverse community of international and U.S. study abroad students. The position requires fluency in navigating intercultural environments, strong administrative and crisis management skills, and the ability to work within both Italian and U.S. higher education frameworks. The Dean plays a key role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaged campus community while collaborating across academic and operational teams to ensure a high-quality student experience in one of Europe’s most dynamic cultural centers.

The Boston University Global Development Policy (GDP) Center is seeking an Assistant Director for Communications and Outreach to work in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of global development topics and themes, a strong background in strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement across both internal and external audiences. Prior experience leading and managing a team is essential.

The GDP Center's mission is to advance policy-oriented research for financial stability, human well-being, and environmental sustainability through rigorous policy research. It is a convening place for scholars and stakeholders to engage in policy dialogue, and offers an experiential learning experience for Boston University students.

The Boston University Global Development Policy (GDP) Center seeks a Communications and Outreach Associate/Specialist to assist in monitoring and executing communications strategies across media relations, digital media, email marketing and stakeholder outreach for its Global China Initiative (GCI).

The GDP Center is a University-wide research center that works to advance policy-oriented research for financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability. To fulfill that mission, we conduct rigorous policy research; provide a convening place for scholars and stakeholders; engage in policy dialogue with policymakers, civil society and reporters; and offer experiential learning for Boston University students.

GCI examines the extent to which Chinese overseas economic activity and engagement with international institutions fosters a more stable, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable world economy.

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 (BU) 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.

To plan for the transition of a highly successful, long-time leader, GEC is seeking an Executive Director (ED), who will serve as a visionary leader and strategist, champion, fundraiser, and community ambassador. This is a critical inflection point for GEC, and presents an opportunity for the new ED to build on an outstanding track record of success while exploring opportunities for even greater impact. As the leader of GEC, the ED will advocate successfully and passionately for Kitenga and a growing portfolio of Tanzanian organizations.