Academic Affairs Lead — Admissions, Curriculum & Operations

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs to lead and coordinate the Department of Biostatistics’ administrative functions, admissions policies, curriculum processes, and budgeting initiatives.

This role collaborates with program directors, graduate studies, and leadership to support graduate and PhD programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in an academic setting with supervisory experience, and

Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education or Graduate School settings.
• Experience with database management and NIH T32 awards is a plus.
• Strong budgeting, financial oversight, and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental policy development and degree program governance.
• Coordinate admissions policy, data reports, and reporting with leadership and offices.
• Oversee curriculum processes, instructor assignments, and course data.
• Manage budgets, funding strategies, and NIH T32-related activities.
• Staff liaison for education committees and cross-unit collaboration.
• Ensure compliance and support for student progress and outcomes.

Skills

Higher Education experience

Microsoft Access

LaTeX

Microsoft Excel

Budgeting

Data management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Harvard University’s Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs to lead and coordinate the Department of Biostatistics’ administrative functions, admissions policies, curriculum processes, and budgeting initiatives.

This role collaborates with program directors, graduate studies, and leadership to support graduate and PhD programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in an academic setting with supervisory experience, and