Full Time

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).

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.