Associate Director of the Harvard Foundation

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Working within the Harvard Foundation, Office of Culture & Community (C&C) and the Dean of Students Office (DSO) at large, the Associate Director will report to either the Senior Director or Director of the Harvard Foundation and will direct initiatives related to supporting student life at the College and will provide leadership to foster community, respect and respectful dialogue, sustained engagement among the College’s community of communities. The Associate Director will coordinate events that foster community amongst undergrads at the College, and which cultivate a pluralistic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience
• Experience with student activities managing programming/events and assessment.
• Ability to forge collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies including students, staff, and faculty.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Available to work evenings about once a week and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of an intersectional array of programs and events which account for students’ developmental needs.
• Develop ongoing mechanisms for feedback from current undergraduates and from alumni to inform program development and implementation.
• Share responsibility for budget oversight for programs and events.
• Collaborate with campus partners and act as liaison to other DSO and College offices and programs responsible for student organization, advising, planning and events, etc.
• Develop learning outcomes and collect and assess program data.
• Provide programmatic leadership and administrative direction of Harvard Foundation space in Sever Hall.
• Serve as administrative lead for and advisor to the First-Year International Program, a pre-orientation program for international students and U.S. students who have lived overseas.
• Support Woodbridge students in their community building efforts.
• In partnership with Program Manager for Military Students, provide leadership and support for military and veteran students.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the C&C and Residential Life offices who advise and support C&C Proctors and Tutors in addressing emergent, sensitive issues in the residences.
• Support the work to identify and coordinate additional training opportunities for Proctors and Tutors and help to foster increased collaboration between the C&C team, Harvard Foundation, and Residential staff.
• Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate and graduate student employees.
• Advise student organizations and conduct leadership development to equip them to advance their missions.
• Represent student views in appropriate arenas and provide continuous feedback between students and the college administration.
• Play a key role in program development that will enhance the College community’s awareness of student and community issues.
• Support capacity-building for colleagues in other functional areas to ensure deeper awareness of and greater sensitivity to student needs is continually reflected through their work. Make referrals to related resources as needed.
• Other duties as assigned according to the changing needs of the community.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree