Associate Director, Sustainability & Global Development

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Extension School within Harvard University seeks an Associate Director to lead academic affairs operations, faculty support, curriculum management, and training for one of its largest graduate programs.

The role provides primary operational leadership, backup to the Program Director, and ensures continuity of high-quality academic operations across SUST and GDP tracks, with responsibility for international residency collaborations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Doctoral degree in environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability, or related field.
• Experience in graduate-level teaching, academic operations, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with academic processes and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for FAS graduate programs and manage faculty support.
• Oversee curriculum management and training initiatives.
• Provide advising resources to SUST and GDP faculty and TAs.
• Coordinate international residency design and collaborations.
• Collaborate with HES advising and ensure program compliance.
• Drive program development, planning, and performance analysis.
• Support back-up leadership to the Director and ensure continuity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 7+ years experience

Doctoral degree in environmental science / sustainability

Experience in graduate-level teaching; academic operations

Data gathering and analysis; process improvement

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Job description

Harvard Extension School within Harvard University seeks an Associate Director to lead academic affairs operations, faculty support, curriculum management, and training for one of its largest graduate programs.

The role provides primary operational leadership, backup to the Program Director, and ensures continuity of high-quality academic operations across SUST and GDP tracks, with responsibility for international residency collaborations.