Impactful Assistant Director, Crimson Summer Academy

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education is seeking an Assistant Director of the Crimson Summer Academy in Cambridge. You will oversee the student admission process, outreach to high schools, applications tracking, and prepare files for the Admissions Committee.

The role blends program management with mentoring and policy development. You will supervise mentors and RAs, shape policies, develop career exploration content, coordinate college visits, and engage alumni.

Qualifications

• Multilingual, preferably fluent Spanish.
• Supervisory experience with managing teams.
• Excellent organizational, logistical, and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the student admission process, outreach to high schools, follow-up and tracking applications, and preparing files for the Admissions Committee.
• Recruit, train, and manage mentors and RAs; liaise between mentors, Crimson Scholars, faculty, and students.
• Develop policies and practices related to mentor and RA interactions with faculty and students while ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Create course materials and content for career exploration and teach in the summer session; attend meetings and contribute to academic decisions.
• Supervise college visits, coordinate alumni engagement, and manage mentor-student communication.

Skills

Multilingual

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Databases

Job description

Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education is seeking an Assistant Director of the Crimson Summer Academy in Cambridge. You will oversee the student admission process, outreach to high schools, applications tracking, and prepare files for the Admissions Committee.

The role blends program management with mentoring and policy development. You will supervise mentors and RAs, shape policies, develop career exploration content, coordinate college visits, and engage alumni.