DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
Job Description
DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26501013330528
Posted Date
5/28/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 49
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$86,050.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$105,000.00
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 Director of Partnerships serves as a senior operational and program leader for the Boston University Wheelock Educational Policy Center (WEPC). Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Faculty Director and Director of PARABL, this position is responsible for managing WEPCs portfolio of research-practice partnerships, leading core center operations, supervising staff, and overseeing the production and dissemination of policy-facing research products. This role translates WEPCs strategy into effective day-to-day execution. The Director of Partnerships ensures that partnerships are well-scoped, well-managed, and responsive to partner needs; that internal systems and workflows support high-quality work; and that research outputs are communicated clearly to policy and practitioner audiences. The position requires strong judgment, operational leadership, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to build trust across academic, policy, and practitioner communities.
Required Skills
Masters degree or equivalent work experience required. Advanced degree in education, public policy, public administration, social science, or a related field preferred. 710 years of progressively responsible professional experience in education policy, applied research, public sector partnerships, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or partnerships. Demonstrated supervisory experience, including coaching and developing staff. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate research and technical information for policy and practitioner audiences. Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience building or improving systems, workflows, and operational processes. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage sensitive relationships with diplomacy and professionalism.
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.
Required Skills
Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $86,050.00-$105,000.00
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316796
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