Assistant Director, Health Policy Interfaculty Initiatives

Harvard University Central Administration; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration seeks an Assistant Director for the Interfaculty Initiative in Health Policy to oversee administrative and academic operations for the PhD Program in Health Policy. The role focuses on student support, policy interpretation, and coordinating course and admissions activities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead the office culture, manage records, prepare reports, and facilitate collaboration across faculty and university services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of administrative experience in higher education, academic research, or a comparably complex organization.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with faculty, administrators, and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative operations for the PhD Program in Health Policy.
• Interpret and implement Graduate School policies for students.
• Foster a service-oriented office culture aligned with the academic mission.
• Prepare and maintain administrative and student records; ensure compliance with university requirements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for staff, faculty, and committees.
• Support course administration and scheduling for the Core Course in Health Policy.
• Advise students on academic and administrative matters, guiding a positive student experience.
• Coordinate meetings of faculty committees and track action items.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student support experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration seeks an Assistant Director for the Interfaculty Initiative in Health Policy to oversee administrative and academic operations for the PhD Program in Health Policy. The role focuses on student support, policy interpretation, and coordinating course and admissions activities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead the office culture, manage records, prepare reports, and facilitate collaboration across faculty and university services.