Director of Civic Engagement & Community Partnerships

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard College’s Phillips Brooks House Center seeks a Director of Community Engagement to lead programs for student services, build community partnerships, and supervise staff. The role reports to the Associate Dean of Civic Engagement and Service and focuses on expanding fellowship opportunities, student mentoring, and alumni engagement.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of leadership in community engagement, a Master’s in a related field, and a track record of building diverse partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience related to community engagement work.
• Master’s Degree in a field related to community engagement and/or public service.
• Familiarity with developing programs working with students, alumni, faculty, and community partners will be given preference.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills who can work with a diverse array of constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee winter break and summer programs including the Mindich Service Fellowship Program, Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship Program, the Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship Program, Fellows at the Forefront, Stad Fellows Program, Fong Family Winternship Program, internship placements with Harvard International Offices, and the SPARK program for pre-matriculated students.
• Oversees events and conferences related to community engagement work to meet the larger mission of the Center.
• Designs complex reports to support student services goals; analyze student services metrics to support strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations.
• Develops and sustains over 300 community partnerships related to summer, winter break, and post-graduate programs.
• Engages alumni in conjunction with the Harvard Alumni Association and Harvard’s Alumni Affairs and Development team.

Skills

Leadership

Community engagement

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Job description

Harvard College’s Phillips Brooks House Center seeks a Director of Community Engagement to lead programs for student services, build community partnerships, and supervise staff. The role reports to the Associate Dean of Civic Engagement and Service and focuses on expanding fellowship opportunities, student mentoring, and alumni engagement.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of leadership in community engagement, a Master’s in a related field, and a track record of building diverse partnerships