Lead, Academic Labor Relations & Negotiations

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences is seeking a seasoned contract administration specialist to oversee the HAW-UAW collective bargaining agreement. You will guide interpretation, support managers through grievances and disciplinary matters, and participate in university-wide committees and future contract negotiations.

The role is hybrid, based on campus in Cambridge, MA, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, analysis, and strategic planning to ensure compliant and efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in analysis, negotiation, and problem resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of labor contracts, personnel policies, mediation, and negotiating.
• Advanced knowledge of federal labor and employment law preferred (NLRA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA).
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary FAS point of contact for guidance and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Assist FAS managers in fulfilling their roles in the grievance process, in coordination with the University’s Office of Labor and Employee Relations and the Office of General Counsel.
• Facilitate contract-related disciplinary investigations.
• Manage FAS information and data requests to and from HAW, working closely with the Office of Labor and Employee Relations.
• Serve as a bargaining team member for future negotiations of the HAW contract.
• Provide guidance and support for contingency planning related to potential labor disruptions.
• Support the work of committees and other advisory bodies where HAW representatives may participate or have a contractual interest.
• Represent FAS in University-wide committees and forums regarding contract management, including information systems and process enhancements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analysis

Problem resolution

Communication skills

Labor contracts knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences is seeking a seasoned contract administration specialist to oversee the HAW-UAW collective bargaining agreement. You will guide interpretation, support managers through grievances and disciplinary matters, and participate in university-wide committees and future contract negotiations.

The role is hybrid, based on campus in Cambridge, MA, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, analysis, and strategic planning to ensure compliant and efficient