Boston University

Role Description CARB-X is seeking a dynamic, mission driven Assistant Director of External Affairs to join our dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity to help expand the impact of the world's leading public private partnership accelerating the early-stage development of much-needed innovations to prevent, diagnose and treat life threatening bacterial infections. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the process by which bacteria and other microbes become resistant to the medicines designed to kill them, is widely recognized as one of the most urgent global health and development threats of our time. As a key member of the External Affairs team, your main objectives will be to: - Raise funds to ensure the long-term sustainability of CARB-X. - Strengthen our collaborations with funders and key stakeholders to address the antibacterial pipeline and access crisis. Essential responsibilities will include: - Resource mobilization: - Manage day-to-day relationships with current and prospective funders. - Coordinate internally to ensure that funder expectations are understood and integrated across CARB-X teams. - Work closely with Boston University's Sponsored Programs and other internal teams to draft funding proposals and negotiate grant agreements. - Map funder priorities, funding cycles, and decision-making processes to inform engagement planning and proposal timing. - Use internal and external data to show CARB-X's impact and strengthen the case for additional funding in the early stages of AMR product development. - Provide strategic advice to colleagues across CARB-X on funder engagement and external positioning. - Engagement with policymakers and key stakeholders: - Manage day-to-day relationships with policymakers and key stakeholders. - Customize engagement tactics for each partner. - Ensure regular documentation and internal sharing of insights from stakeholder interactions to inform future engagement strategies. - Collaborate with other teams to provide CARB-X's technical expertise to policymakers and relevant partners. - Support efforts to strengthen CARB-X's convening role within the AMR and global health space. - Research and opportunity identification: - Keep abreast of policy developments in AMR and global health R&D. - Analyze news, reports and studies to identify and share emerging trends. - Engage in forward-thinking analysis to anticipate shifts in the AMR and global health landscape. - Deliver stakeholder mapping and power analysis, identifying influence, interests, and alignment with CARB-X goals. - Refine CARB-X's narrative based on these policy developments and emerging trends. - External Representation: - Support preparation of speaking notes, background briefs, and key messages for senior leadership ahead of external engagements. - Act as a representative of CARB-X at global health forums and conferences. - Participate in roundtables and events with funders and policymakers, advocating for the organization's mission. - Coordinate with external organizations about crucial narratives and messages. Qualifications - Experience in fundraising, resource mobilization and partner engagement in science, global health, public health, biomedical innovation, or related fields. - Strong familiarity with the global health funding ecosystem, especially in areas related to R&D and antimicrobial resistance. - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific and strategic topics into clear, compelling narratives. - A proactive, analytical mindset and the confidence to engage with senior leaders, global funders, and policymakers. Requirements - This position reports to one of CARB-X's Directors of External Affairs. - Fully remote, offering flexibility and autonomy. - Candidates must be able to collaborate effectively across Eastern Time (ET) and Central European Time (CET) working hours but are not expected to mirror a different time-zone. - Periodic international travel will be required for meetings, conferences, and partner engagements.

Title: LAUNCHPAD PROGRAM MANAGER, Center for Career Development Location: Boston United States Job Description: The Launchpad Program at Boston University was established through a generous endowment to support students in exploring career options and developing career competencies early in their college experience through a wide range of experiential learning opportunities. The Launchpad Program Manager oversees the distribution of nearly $500,000 in awards to students annually, advises students on the application process, builds relationships with employers, monitors student progress, and supports their career education through these experiential learning opportunities. As a member of the Center for Career Developments (CCD) Internships and Industry Partnerships team, the Launchpad Program Manager reports to the Associate Director of Launchpad and is responsible for the day-to-day activities as well as the long-term strategy that guides the reach and impact of the program. The Program Manager will exercise leadership for program development and relationship-building with partners across campus and externally, in collaboration with the CCD team. Essential functions of this role include: - 30% - Plan, organize and implement all phases of application process for students, including campus wide publicity and outreach, information sessions, individual feedback sessions, application acceptance, selection process, awarding of stipends, and onboarding of selected students. - 30% - Plan, coordinate, and manage student participation in the program, in collaboration with Associate Director and CCD staff, including pre-internship orientation, student activities and events during the program, periodic check-ins with student interns and employers, internship evaluations, and debriefing after internship experience. - 20% - Plan, organize and conduct outreach to employers in the Boston area and beyond to cultivate new opportunities for students, while maintaining and growing current relationships with organizations. Represent the Program to various constituents both on and off campus. Nurture effective relationships with employers to ensure strong, educational internship experiences for students. - 10% - Manage program finances to ensure stipends are disbursed in keeping with endowment policies, model future spending, and budget accordingly. Engage in benchmarking to ensure stipends align with best practices. Collect, analyze, and present qualitative and quantitative data, produce annual report. - 5% - Evaluate program policies and procedures annually, seek feedback from students and employers, and make changes to streamline and improve the experience of students and employers by utilizing the best available technology and best practices in the field. - 5% - Represent the CCD and Boston University in professional associations, conferences, and networks focused on experiential education, internship funding, and career development. Stay current on trends in experiential learning, internship policy, and best practices in program assessment. Contribute to the field through presenting, publishing, or serving on committees at local, regional, and national levels. Required Skills Both a resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this role. - Bachelor's degree in human services, social sciences, or other relevant fields, master's degree preferred. - 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. - This is a hybrid position, eligible for two days of remote work per week throughout the year. 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.

Role Description The Compliance Director is a member of the Operations Team and leads the compliance team at CARB-X. This leadership role is responsible for designing, directing and continuously improving CARB-X’s compliance program across regulatory, research, contractual, and organizational domains. - Provides strategic oversight of regulatory alignment with US and international standards. - Ensures compliance by CARB-X and portfolio companies with multiple funder agreements. - Manages high-risk issue escalation and ensures readiness for regulatory review and audit. - Guides the development of policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks. - Leads and mentors a multidisciplinary compliance team. - Fosters cross-team collaboration and a culture of ethical conduct, transparency, and continuous improvement. - Works closely with the CARB-X Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic counsel on organizational risk, regulatory obligations, and operational integrity. Essential functions include: - Leadership of the CARB-X Compliance Program: - Provide overall leadership, vision and direction for CARB-X’s compliance program. - Establish long-term goals, monitoring systems, training frameworks, and organizational priorities. - Develop and steward a unified compliance strategy that ensures CARB-X meets all governmental and private regulatory expectations. - Exercise clear decision-making authority within the compliance function. - Drive timely resolution of compliance challenges through active engagement and hands-on leadership. - Work closely with the COO to ensure the compliance strategy supports organizational priorities. - Oversight of Research Compliance Programs: - Provide oversight for compliance activities related to human subjects research and animal research. - Ensure institutional consistency, risk mitigation, regulatory readiness, and alignment with OLAW, NC3Rs, IRBs, IACUCs, and funder requirements. - Collaborate with the Assistant Director, Research Compliance. - Enterprise Risk Management, Due Diligence, and High-risk Issue Resolution: - Direct risk identification and mitigation across legal, financial, operational, and research activities. - Escalate significant risks and proposed resolutions to the COO. - Review high-risk compliance concerns surfaced by the Compliance Manager and others. - Lead crisis management and decision-making for compliance escalations. - Governance, Regulatory Alignment, and Award/Contract Negotiation: - Lead the development, approval, and maintenance of compliance policies and governance documentation. - Serve as CARB-X's primary institutional representative to external regulatory bodies and auditors. - Ensure CARB-X’s policies align with evolving federal and international research requirements. - Represent CARB-X in contract and award negotiations. - Oversight of Conflicts of Interest, Confidentiality, and Regulatory Reporting Frameworks: - Provide leadership oversight for CARB-X’s conflicts of interest program. - Ensure consistency across teams and quality assurance of compliance-related documentation. - Approve escalated or sensitive COI/HSR/animal research issues. - Cross-functional Leadership, Staff Development, and Organizational Integration: - Lead, collaborate with, and mentor the compliance team. - Serve as key advisor to the COO on compliance-related operational planning. - Align cross-departmental processes involving BU’s Office of General Counsel and others. - Promote a culture of compliance, ethical research, transparency, and continuous improvement across CARB-X. Qualifications - Substantial experience navigating a complex grant-funded global research environment. - Deep expertise in research compliance regulations. - Strong strategic and operational judgment. - Ability to effectively engage external stakeholders. Requirements - Experience in compliance management in a research setting. - Proven leadership and team management skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits - Competitive salary. - Comprehensive health benefits. - Opportunities for professional development.

Role Description The CARB-X Financial Operations Specialist is a member of the Finance & Research Administration team and oversees financial tasks and transactions on behalf of all teams. Essential functions include: - Oversee communications between CARB-X vendors, consultants, and internal staff, ensuring clear and consistent communication. - Manage, triage, and respond to inquiries in the CARB-X invoicing inbox with accuracy and professionalism. - Troubleshoot issues related to vendor accounts, invoicing, and documentation. - Conduct vendor and account research to resolve discrepancies or gather required information. - Oversee Core budget procurement and accounts payable transactions for CARB-X, ensuring accurate coding, proper classification, and alignment with established budget allocations and funder requirements. - Responsible for managing vendor and consultant financial supporting documentation, solving discrepancies, and acting as a liaison on behalf of CARB-X with Account Payable and Sourcing/Procurement. - Manage payment timelines and ensure that all invoices are paid in a timely and compliant manner. - Work independently with CARB-X staff members to identify different sourcing and contracting needs. - Oversee entering purchase requisitions for vendors, consultants, supplies, and equipment. - Oversee payments of core budget invoices on behalf of CARB-X. - Oversee the financial process for international employees working for CARB-X. - Manage monthly payroll for international employees including expense management. - Manage and execute deposits and payroll fees and reports for all international CARB-X employees. - Responsible for onboarding and training new hires as it relates to core financial operations. - Manage the process to enter FRN’s into SAP to create commitments for the Core Budget. - Responsible for conducting monthly audits to revise and correct commitment amounts as necessary. - Collaborate with the CARB-X finance team during annual budget development, revisions, and closeout activities, ensuring accurate financial tracking and alignment with organizational and funder requirements. - Act as a team member in the ongoing process improvements to strengthen financial tracking, enhance transparency, and promote accountability across CARB-X financial operations. - Collaborate with the Associate Director and Financial Operations Management on the development of documentation regarding financial guidelines and processes. - Work on miscellaneous tasks and special projects, such as gathering and tracking annual reporting data, forecasting or budget reviews, software enhancements, and other ad hoc projects as needed. Qualifications - Experience in financial operations or related field. - Strong communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. - Proficiency in financial software and tools. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field. - Experience with SAP or similar financial systems. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Benefits - Competitive salary. - Health and wellness programs. - Professional development opportunities.

Role Description The CARB-X Information Technology (IT) Director provides strategic leadership for CARB-X’s enterprise technology, data, and cybersecurity functions, ensuring the organization’s systems, digital tools, and information infrastructure effectively support its global mission. This senior leader is responsible for: - Developing and executing CARB-X’s IT strategy. - Overseeing cybersecurity risk management and compliance with US and international data protection standards. - Guiding the design, integration, and optimization of core systems such as Salesforce, Box, Asana, and analytics platforms. - Directing data governance, reporting, business intelligence, and organizational analytics. - Working closely with the CARB-X COO to ensure technology, data, and cybersecurity strategies are fully integrated into operational planning. - Overseeing a multidisciplinary, remote team across time zones. - Serving as CARB-X’s primary liaison to Boston University IS&T and external vendors. - Promoting secure and effective technology use. - Shaping organizational policies for the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including AI. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong strategic judgment, and the ability to advance complex technology initiatives in a global, fast-paced, research-focused environment. Essential Functions include: - Technology Strategy, Architecture and Governance: - Develop and lead CARB-X’s enterprise technology strategy. - Advise the COO on technology investments, risks, and opportunities. - Oversee the work of Business Intelligence Architects. - Establish technology governance frameworks. - Partner with executive leadership to align technology roadmaps. - Cybersecurity Oversight and Risk Management: - Lead CARB-X’s cybersecurity program in partnership with Boston University’s Information Services & Technology department. - Conduct quarterly security reviews and risk assessments. - Maintain and execute the Information Security SOP. - Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor to the COO. - Systems Administration, SDLC Oversight, and Application Management: - Provide leadership for CARB-X’s enterprise applications. - Participate in systems planning, requirements definition, and configuration decisions. - Ensure systems are scalable, resilient, user-centered, and compliant. - Coordinate with the COO to ensure system enhancements support organizational workflows. - Data Governance, Analytics, and Reporting Excellence: - Lead organizational data governance and analytics strategy. - Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and usability of CARB-X data assets. - Develop analytical frameworks, dashboards, and reporting tools. - Establish standards for data collection, validation, access, and lifecycle management. - User Support, Training and Technology Enablement: - Oversee user support operations. - Manage user provisioning and deprovisioning across all systems. - Lead robust technology onboarding and training for staff. - Promote secure and effective use of CARB-X technology. - Team Leadership, Vendor Management, and Cross-functional Collaboration: - Lead and mentor the IT team. - Provide clear direction, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional development. - Partner with the COO to define long-term staffing and vendor strategy. - Manage relationships with external technology vendors, contractors, and BU IS&T. - Foster strong collaboration across various teams. Qualifications - Deep technical expertise in IT and cybersecurity. - Strong strategic judgment. - Experience in managing complex technology initiatives. Requirements - Experience with enterprise applications such as Salesforce and Box. - Knowledge of data governance and analytics. - Ability to lead and mentor a remote team. Benefits - Competitive salary. - Flexible work environment. - Professional development opportunities.

Title: RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER III, IS&T Research Computing Category Charles River Campus --> Information Technology Job Location BOSTON, MA, United States Tracking Code 26500348040407 Salary Grade Grade 50 Expected Hiring Range Minimum $100,300.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $125,000.00 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 Job Description: Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is seeking applicants with diverse skills and experiences to join our innovative and inclusive community. Boston University is looking for a Research Computing Systems Engineer to join the development and operational efforts of a collaborative project called the New England Research Cloud (NERC). You will contribute to the design, implementation, operation, and support of advanced Research Computing (RC) services based on technologies such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, KVM, and Ceph. As a member of the Research Computing Systems Engineering team at Boston University, you will collaborate with the Mass Open Cloud Alliance on this project. You will work both directly with other team members, clients, and key stakeholders, as well as independently. This position is partially remote. You Will: - Automate deployments using a configuration management system. - Develop automation and monitoring capabilities using programming skills. - Identify and develop resolutions for system and performance issues. - Contribute to the design and implementation of virtualization and container services. - Contribute to the development and support of client workflows utilizing NERC and BU RC services. Required Skills You Will Have: - Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience or relevant post-secondary education, including a combination of these two. - Experience in Linux systems administration, storage, and networking. - Experience programming in a Linux environment, preferably Python. Experience in multiple languages such as Perl, C, Bash is a plus but not required. - Hands-on experience and understanding of Linux virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMWare, Openstack, OpenNebula, Docker, Kubernetes). - Ability to work with Configuration Management systems (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and Revision Control Systems (e.g., git). Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including: - Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays. - Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service. - Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members. - Check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ and https://www.bu.edu/hr/part-time-employee-perks/ for more information! Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individual's knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge and practice grows, we will ensure that our Mission, Vision, & Practices remain equitable and welcoming to all.

Role Description The Program Manager, Quality Improvement and Educational Programs manages quality improvement (QI) projects on behalf of Boston University Center for Continuing Education (BU CCE) at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center (BMC). - Take on project management for the Centers Project ECHO programs. - Manage enduring materials, partner programs, accreditation-only programs, and other projects as needed. - Coordinate all accredited continuing education and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for these activities. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian Center for Continuing Education produces high quality, unbiased continuing education activities based on valid content and best-evidence for a national audience of practicing healthcare clinicians. Qualifications Requirements Benefits Company Description Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian Center for Continuing Education produces high quality, unbiased continuing education activities based on valid content and best-evidence for a national audience of practicing healthcare clinicians.

The Online MBA (OMBA) program at Boston University's Questrom School of Business is an innovative program to bring an integrated graduate business curriculum to a global learning community at scale. With a global population of learners, and enrollment exceeding 1700 online MBA students by), the Learning Facilitator is a critical and valuable member of the teaching team. As a result, the successful Learning Facilitator will need to possess a willingness and aptitude to effectively work in a fast-pace virtual enrollment (regardless of time zone or location) with students, faculty and staff positioned across multiple geographies. We seek a candidate who is passionate about delivering a stellar online education experience and a student-centric approach to join our growing Online MBA team! The Learning Facilitator is a valued member of the teaching team and will work closely with the faculty to manage the delivery of that content and serve as the main academic touchpoint for the students in the online module. Please note: This position will begin on July 1, 2026

The Online MBA (OMBA) program at Boston University's Questrom School of Business is an innovative program to bring an integrated graduate business curriculum to a global learning community at scale. With a global population of learners, and enrollment exceeding 1700 online MBA students by), the Learning Facilitator is a critical and valuable member of the teaching team. As a result, the successful Learning Facilitator will need to possess a willingness and aptitude to effectively work in a fast-pace virtual enrollment (regardless of time zone or location) with students, faculty and staff positioned across multiple geographies. We seek a candidate who is passionate about delivering a stellar online education experience and a student-centric approach to join our growing Online MBA team! The Learning Facilitator is a valued member of the teaching team and will work closely with the faculty to manage the delivery of that content and serve as the main academic touchpoint for the students in the online module. Please note: This position will begin on July 1, 2026

Role Description Reporting to the Senior Director of Graduate Enrollment & Strategic Communications, the Enrollment & Digital Engagement Coordinator plays a critical role to provide professional support to the graduate enrollment and strategic communications team at Sargent College for the recruitment, engagement, and enrollment of graduate students. - Serves as a point of contact for prospective graduate students applying to Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. - Provides professional and responsive guidance and support to the team while working within existing graduate enrollment policies and practices throughout the admissions lifecycle. - Works collaboratively with Sargent College faculty, staff, and students to provide support to the Sr. Director to drive engagement. - Ensures timely, accurate communication with prospective students via social media campaign management and application processing. - Navigates multiple software platforms to process graduate applications within established admissions guidelines. - Applies professional knowledge and skills towards the development of social media content to enhance brand visibility, increase digital engagement, and showcase student experiences for Sargent College. - This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) and 100% remote position that works under the supervision of the team manager within established practices and policies. - Manages and provides support to existing and ongoing projects for the Graduate Enrollment and Strategic Communications team. Company Description