Position Overview

The Director of Campus and Community Development will play a critical role in early-stage project management of key campus developments. This role will ensure the successful implementation of project timelines, deliverables and reports.

This is a grant funded position through September 2029. 

Responsibilities

Campus Development

• Develop and manage timelines and deliverables for the successful implementation of campus development projects
• Engage with Gateway Executive sponsors in assessing preliminary scope, alignment with strategic priorities and identification of dependencies and stakeholders on campus development projects with critical impact upon the campus
• Collaborate with Gateway team and partner developers to review industry trends and market analysis; track and support the team in the contemplation of feasibility studies, financial analysis, legal agreements and partner vetting
• Manage the overall project timeline during the assessment and validation stages of campus projects
• Collaborate with partners to track and maintain metrics for Butler-related engagement in relevant programming

Grant Implementation

• Provide regular progress reports, track budget and ensure the successful implementation of grant activities
• In consultation with grant team and executive sponsors, ensure the successful implementation of overall grant timeline and deliverables
• Provide regular progress updates to executive sponsors
• Track and report on engagement metrics
• Coordinate plans and implementation with Butler Stakeholders related to programming

Community Development & Engagement (project specific)

• Holcomb Gardens and Sustainable Landscaping – track education of campus and community in collaboration with partners and stakeholders, including the Office of Sustainability
• MLK Center new Wellness Center – oversee reporting engagement activities related to the new wellness center
• Tarkington Park – oversee and maintain reporting and metrics for Butler-related engagement in relevant programming with IndyParks, the MLK Center, and community partners at Tarkington Park
• In collaboration with Sr. Director of Gov and Community relations, provide support as it relates to the Midtown Indy, Inc. partnership

Reporting and Financials

• Review financial reports monthly and work with staff team to ensure appropriate entry of accounts payable
• Maintain appropriate files and records
• Track relevant metrics and outcomes
• Collect reports from Sub-Grantees and Midtown Indy, Inc
• Prepare drafts of reports for review by Executive Sponsors

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, campus development, financial management, community engagement, or related field

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's Degree

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
  • 28 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
  • 8 Paid Holidays
    • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement:
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance:
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
    • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
    • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
    • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
    • Covers tuition only
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
  • Discount at the College Bookstore
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

About Butler

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.