Senior Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education, Curriculum and Special Programs

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide strategic direction, leadership and guidance. Direct academic affairs operation including faculty support, curriculum management and training.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, Academic Programs and Policy in the Office of Undergraduate Education, the Senior Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education is a high-level administrative and leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction for the Harvard College undergraduate curriculum. Working as a member of a group of administrative leaders in units that report to the Dean of Undergraduate Education, the Senior Assistant Dean is centrally involved in the administration of policy concerning the undergraduate academic program, especially as it impacts pedagogy and curricular support for faculty and special academic programs. The Senior Assistant Dean partners with faculty to provide administrative and strategic governance for flagship academic and experiential learning programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to work and negotiate directly with faculty is essential.
• Superb communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to research and synthesize complex issues and data; and the ability to work with a number of different constituencies.
• Strong skills in teaching and knowledge of new pedagogies are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Harvard College curriculum strongly preferred.
• Previous budget experience a plus.
• Ph.D. preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Independent Study program, advising undergraduates and providing administrative oversight.
• Oversees the Experiential Study Program in collaboration with academic departments.
• Oversees the director of the Lemann Program on Creativity and Entrepreneurship, setting program goals and ensuring alignment with College vision.
• Oversees program staff for Mindich courses and the Certificate for Civic Engagement, setting program goals and ensuring alignment with College vision.
• Serves as the Director of Studies in Special Concentrations, advising students, guiding applicants, and serving as the primary academic adviser.
• Works with the Associate Dean on administering the Anya Bernstein Bassett Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and consults on candidates for additional faculty prizes.
• Oversees the Phi Beta Kappa election process and events in collaboration with the PBK Officers.
• Performs other duties and committee service as determined by the Associate Dean.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree