Assistant Director, Health Policy & Interfaculty Initiatives

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Interfaculty Initiative in Health Policy (IIHP) seeks an Assistant Director to oversee administrative and academic operations for the PhD Program in Health Policy. You will support students, coordinate faculty activities, and ensure smooth functioning of program services.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will manage records, reports, and policy implementation, while coordinating admissions reviews, events, and communications with diverse stakeholders across Harvard

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of administrative experience in higher education, academic research, or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to work with faculty, administrators, and students.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered academic programs.
• Ability to support graduate students navigating complex academic or personal challenges and coordinate with university resources.
• High flexibility to manage concurrent projects and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative operations of the PhD Program in Health Policy.
• Interpret and implement Graduate School policies for students.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented office culture aligned with the initiative’s mission.
• Prepare and maintain administrative and student records, review documents, ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for staff, faculty, and committees.
• Coordinate course scheduling and classroom logistics for the Core Course in Health Policy.
• Serve as primary administrative contact for students and connect them with university services.
• Advise students on academic, administrative, and university-related matters.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Ability to support graduate students

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Harvard University’s Interfaculty Initiative in Health Policy (IIHP) seeks an Assistant Director to oversee administrative and academic operations for the PhD Program in Health Policy. You will support students, coordinate faculty activities, and ensure smooth functioning of program services.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will manage records, reports, and policy implementation, while coordinating admissions reviews, events, and communications with diverse stakeholders across Harvard