Director of Education and Scientific Outreach, Harvard Quantum Initiative

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Education and Scientific Outreach leads academic affairs operations for the Harvard Quantum Initiative (HQI), including faculty support, curriculum management, and training. The role oversees education and outreach activities across the Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) Ph.D. program and undergraduate programs, and works with faculty and external partners to advance HQI’s educational mission.

The Director advises and supports students, manages student lifecycle administration and records, reviews educational goals and requirements, and recommends program improvements. The role also advances diversity, inclusion, and belonging through broader participation strategies and supportive mentoring, advising, and professional development. Additional duties include coordinating scientific outreach, supporting grant-funded projects, producing reports and analyses, and potentially providing training or representing HQI education programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in a science or engineering field.
• Demonstrated commitment to STEM outreach.
• Experience as an educator in a field related to quantum science and engineering.
• Knowledge of learning and instructional design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate recruiting, admission, events, and programs for the Quantum Science and Engineering Ph.D. program.
• Oversee graduate student progress and serve as an advising resource.
• Manage the administrative aspects of the Ph.D. student lifecycle and maintain student records.
• Manage undergraduate education in HQI, including the Secondary Field in Quantum Science and Engineering and undergraduate research programs.
• Review graduate and undergraduate program goals, policies, curricula, and requirements, and recommend improvements.
• Oversee strategies to broaden participation in QSE and develop mentoring, advising, and professional development support for students.
• Partner with faculty to develop graduate- and undergraduate-level coursework and participate in producing online educational modules.
• Develop partnerships with academic institutions and industry to advance HQI’s educational mission.
• Develop and coordinate scientific outreach events, programs, and communications related to QSE.
• Serve as project coordinator and/or education director for grant-funded education and outreach projects.
• Develop reports and analyze statistics related to course development, teaching effort, student progress, grant-funded projects, and diversity, inclusion, and belonging goals.
• May provide ongoing training and documentation.
• May represent HQI education programs at the department or school level.

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: Director