Assistant Director, Health Policy PhD Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance from day one

Retirement plan

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director to manage administrative and academic operations for the PhD Program in Health Policy. You will oversee student support, course administration, and records, ensuring policy compliance and effective service delivery.

The role requires five-plus years in higher education administration, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusive student experiences. Hybrid work and diverse program duties are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of administrative experience in higher education or a comparably complex organization.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with faculty, administrators, and students.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered academic programs.
• Ability to support graduate students navigating challenges and coordinate with university resources.
• Flexibility to manage concurrent projects and multiple priorities; knowledge of Harvard environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative and academic operations of the PhD Program in Health Policy.
• Interpret and apply Graduate School policies for students and ensure compliance.
• Advise and support students, coordinating with university services and staff.
• Coordinate course scheduling, classroom logistics, and core course administration.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and support admissions activities and events.
• Update program communications, websites, and outreach materials.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director to manage administrative and academic operations for the PhD Program in Health Policy. You will oversee student support, course administration, and records, ensuring policy compliance and effective service delivery.

The role requires five-plus years in higher education administration, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusive student experiences. Hybrid work and diverse program duties are included.