Assistant Director: Academic Affairs & Programs

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance from day one

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Department of Biostatistics (Harvard Chan School) invites applications for an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs. The role oversees admissions, curriculum, policy development, financial management, and data governance, coordinating with GSAS and HSPH offices to implement programs and reporting.

You will manage a team of 2–3 staff, partner with leadership across departments, advance student success, and ensure compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in Higher Education environment.
• Experience with database management and NIH T32 awards.
• Ability to lead policy, curriculum, and admissions processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions policies, tracking, targets, decisions, and reporting.
• Lead annual course offerings and instructor assignments.
• Coordinate degree program policy with program directors and registrar offices.
• Oversee funding strategy and department fellowship budgets.
• Maintain records of student progress, program requirements, and alumni outcomes.

Skills

Leadership & team building

Supervisory experience

Higher Education experience

Microsoft Access

NIH T32 awards

Financial oversight

Budgeting

LaTeX

Microsoft Excel

Data management

Policy development

Admissions data reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

LaTeX

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harvard University’s Department of Biostatistics (Harvard Chan School) invites applications for an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs. The role oversees admissions, curriculum, policy development, financial management, and data governance, coordinating with GSAS and HSPH offices to implement programs and reporting.

You will manage a team of 2–3 staff, partner with leadership across departments, advance student success, and ensure compliance with university policies.