Assistant Director, Doctoral Programs

Harvarduniversity; Boston (MA); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harvard Business School in Boston seeks a dedicated administrator for the Doctoral Programs Office. You will focus on student advising, admissions collaboration, and professional development to enhance the doctoral student experience.

The role reports to the Director, Doctoral Programs, and participates in planning, events, and cross-functional coordination with faculty and GSAS. Hybrid schedule with on-site presence required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in higher education administration.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Experience with admissions, student advising, or program management preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Advise current students on departmental policies, resources, research, and job market planning; coordinate with faculty advisors to ensure program success.
• Participate in admissions: outreach, information sessions, evaluation of applications, and scheduling interviews; liaise with GSAS Admissions and IT for data transfers.
• Plan and oversee complex student events, including orientation and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain admissions data, track decisions, and generate analyses for stakeholders; support the Admitted Students Program.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Policy interpretation

Data and reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

Harvard Business School's Doctoral Programs consist of 120+ students across 7 different programs. Join a small, dynamic and dedicated team, where you will have the opportunity to focus on a range of higher education administration; the Doctoral Programs Office manages admissions, course planning, registration and enrollment, student services, progress tracking, career planning, and commencement. This job is for you if you are interested in many different aspects of higher education and care deeply about the student experience!

This role focuses primarily focuses on student advising, and plays an instrumental role in admissions and professional development. The position reports to the Director, Doctoral Programs.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Student Advising Serves as the primary contact for current students on departmental policies and requirements, academic resources, research, and job market planning; refers students appropriately to staff, faculty, and University resources for assistance. Partners with faculty advisors and chairs to ensure the success of each student and to maintain policies and program requirements. Provides recommendations and implements changes to the program. Conducts annual yearly meetings with students and supports the annual planning and progress review process with faculty chairs. Advises students in assigned programs, partnering with colleagues in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Plans and oversees complex student events, including month-long orientation program and professional development opportunities.
• Admissions Works closely with the Doctoral Programs leadership team to build a broad, diverse, and large admissions pipeline; advises prospective students. Represents the programs at recruiting events and leads regular information sessions. Evaluates applications and provides detailed notes to faculty chairs; participates in first-round interviews. Supports faculty throughout the admissions process by serving as a liaison as faculty evaluate, interview, and make admissions decisions; manages interview scheduling, logistics, and communications with applicants and recommenders. Maintains admissions data and tracks decisions throughout the cycle; partners with GSAS Admissions and HBS IT to ensure a smooth transfer of admissions data to HBS systems; updates admissions analyses and reports annually. Manages the Admitted Students Program, the annual yield event. Works with the team to support logistics. Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents. This role is responsible for other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of experience in higher education administration.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficiency to interpret and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as good judgment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience with admissions, student advising, or program management preferred.
• Comfort working with data, reporting, and student information systems.

Why You Will Love this Job

You can take advantage of having a view across the MBA & Doctoral programs - you'll get to know everyone. Join a small group of dedicated staff and faculty colleagues who are committed to a wonderful group of appreciative doctoral students. Grow your career here - be exposed to the inner workings of a world-renowned business school and develop your skills and experience. Competitive salary & benefits as well as a commitment to sustainable work-life integration.

Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Other Information: This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday - Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice. We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role. A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts . Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. C

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