Director, Organizational Development, Human Resources

Skip Navigation Home Jobs My Account Menu Jobs My Account Loading... search chevron_left Boston University Jobs Apply Director, Organizational Development, Human Resources  Category Charles River Campus --> Professional Job Location Boston, MA, United States Tracking Code 26500557480929 Posted Date 10/14/2026 Salary Grade Grade 51 Expected Hiring Range Minimum $120,000.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $140,000.00 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 Boston University's Organizational Development & Learning (OD&L) team is seeking a Director of Organizational Development. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, the Director will lead a team of OD specialists and bring demonstrated change and transformation capabilities to university-wide initiatives. The Director will advise academic and administrative leaders, facilitate strategic design and collaboration, and guide complex efforts from discovery through sustained adoption. The role will apply human-centered, systems, and design thinking approaches to strengthen organizational effectiveness, build stakeholder ownership, and advance a culture of learning, innovation, and inclusive excellence. Responsibilities include: Human-Centered Strategic Change & Transformation Lead university-wide transformation using human-centered and design thinking approaches. Apply systems thinking and participatory practices to engage the community in shaping change. Integrate talent capability building into transformation. Use stakeholder insights to guide design, implementation, and measurement. Address adoption barriers and build ownership for sustained success. Facilitation, Design Thinking & Innovation Lead workshops, retreats, and design sessions that engage diverse perspectives. Apply design thinking, journey mapping, prototyping, and dialogue to address complex challenges. Evaluate outcomes and refine approaches using feedback and data. Project Leadership Lead OD initiatives from discovery through sustained implementation. Manage scope, timelines, and stakeholder engagement. Embed the human-centered approaches into planning and execution. Build readiness, mobilize champions, accelerate adoption, and sustain results. Partnership & Collaboration Build trusted partnerships across academic and administrative units. Connect diverse voices to co-create solutions and advance strategic priorities. Foster relationships, continuous learning, innovation, and inclusive excellence. Required Skills Required Education Master’s degree in organizational development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field Preferred Education Certifications in Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, Dialogic OD, Change Management Required Experience Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in organizational development, transformational change design and management, or related areas. Preferred Experience Experience in higher education or mission-driven organizations is a plus. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Demonstrated expertise in human-centered change and design thinking methodologies. Demonstrated expertise in dialogic and humanistic OD approaches. Proven ability to lead strategic planning and team development initiatives in complex organizations. Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and consulting skills. Project management skills. Effective Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication. 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. This position is located in Boston, MA, United States. View the Google Map in full screen . Apply Life @ BU Benefits Compensation | Human Resources Faculty and Staff Assistance Office Children's Center Life @ BU Flexible Work Boston University About BU Strategic Plan Community and Inclusion Sustainability Campus Locations Locations Schools and Colleges Questions or Issues? Recruitment Inquiry General HR Inquiry close