Director of Civic Programs and Experiential Learning

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance from day one

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing resources

Professional development

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a skilled administrator to lead academic affairs operations, including faculty support, curriculum management, and training. You will collaborate with departments to recruit faculty and develop engaged scholarship courses, while coordinating resource distributions and program assessment.

Reporting to the Office of Undergraduate Education, you will work with senior leadership to advance experiential learning, climate education, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and senior leadership.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of liberal arts and sciences curriculum to leverage opportunities for experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead faculty recruitment and course development through relations with academic departments.
• Support for faculty and teaching staff through practical course support and communities of practice.
• Oversee the undergraduate Student Advisory Committee for engaged scholarship.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Curriculum knowledge

Collaborative work style

Harvard systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community thatadvances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways,inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills andexpertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcomingenvironment where everyone can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart ofHarvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduateprogram (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all ofHarvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin GraduateSchool of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athleticsand the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academicdepartments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a communityunparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest rangeof liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeksto foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and sharedcommitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from allmembers of our community and prepares the next generation ofleaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Summary:

Lead the delivery of academic affairs operations including facultysupport, curriculum management and training.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Faculty Recruitment and Course Development: Establish andmaintain relationships with academic departments, recruit faculty,and meet with faculty members expressing interest in teachingengaged scholarship courses and courses for the College’sCertificate for Civic Engagement. Work with staff and studentleaders of public service offices and organizations to leverageexisting public service programs and community relationships toexperiential course components whenever possible. Oversee thedistribution of funds to faculty to develop new courses.
• Support for Faculty and Teaching Staff : Support facultyteaching courses in Mindich courses and other engaged scholarshipthrough regular convening of faculty and TFs for practical coursesupport and to create a community of practice for engagedscholarship and civic/experiential learning.
• Student Advisory Committee : Oversee the undergraduateStudent Advisory Committee for engaged scholarship. Advise studentson engaged scholarship opportunities.
• Program promotion and assessment . Develop and updatewritten and online materials promoting opportunities in the Programin Engagement Scholarship. Maintain an updated list of engagedscholarship courses and promote these opportunities to students.Develop and update evaluation metrics, collect data and communicatethis information in reports and promotional materials.
• Certificate for Civic Engagement : Support the Certificatefor Civic Engagement and participate in the OUE oversightcommittee.
• Experiential Learning: Work with the OUE to support newopportunities for civic engagement and experiential learning,including climate education.
• OUE initiatives : Working with the Senior Assistant Deanfor Undergraduate Education, Curriculum and Special Programs,participate in and support academic programs and policy initiativesin the Office of Undergraduate Education.

Working Conditions:

The work schedule and location will be set by the department at itsdiscretion and based upon operational needs and objectives andconsistent with College Policy, which requires 5 days on-site inCambridge, MA during term time (first day of classes throughcommencement), with the exception of student breaks. When notworking at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees inhybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state incompliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts .Additional details about the College policy will be discussedduring the interview process. Certain visa types and fundingsources may limit work location. Individuals must meet worklocation sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use forextended periods of time
• Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and otherphysical exertion

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with abroad range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff,and senior leadership.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the liberal arts and sciencescurriculum in order to leverage existing opportunities and createnew opportunities for experiential learning, broadlyconceived.
• Collaborative work style.
• Knowledge of Harvard technology and data systems and ability tosuggest and promote necessary changes.
• Knowledge of the curriculum and ongoing curricular changes inHarvard College.
• Background and work experience in faculty development andtraining, including pedagogy training.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University isunable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders thatall duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard orHarvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit worklocation. Individuals must meet work location sponsorshiprequirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view thecorresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed tosupport a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental andfinancial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Ourbenefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage startingon day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuitionassistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & WellbeingPage .

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy.

Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.