Graduate Program Lead, Sustainability & Global Development

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Extension School in Cambridge, MA seeks an Associate Director to lead the delivery of academic affairs operations, faculty support, curriculum management, and training. The role serves as primary operational lead and backup to the Program Director, ensuring program continuity and high-quality academic operations across ENVR courses and theses.

Responsibilities include overseeing thesis track management, supervising thesis directors, and providing tutorials to students while contributing

Responsibilities

• Oversee thesis track management, recruit/assign thesis directors, review and approve final theses, and provide guidance to students.
• Hold virtual/office hours to discuss progress on thesis proposals, matching with directors, and reviewing drafts.
• Contribute to the new Guide to the ALM Thesis for Sustainability and ensure high-quality academic operations and continuity.

Job description

Harvard Extension School in Cambridge, MA seeks an Associate Director to lead the delivery of academic affairs operations, faculty support, curriculum management, and training. The role serves as primary operational lead and backup to the Program Director, ensuring program continuity and high-quality academic operations across ENVR courses and theses.

Responsibilities include overseeing thesis track management, supervising thesis directors, and providing tutorials to students while contributing