Professional & Lifelong Learning Programs Manager

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Divinity School seeks a Manager to develop and advance the School's Professional and Lifelong Learning (PLL) programs, working with faculty, leadership, alumni, and external partners. The role leads in-person, online, and hybrid offerings, including summer and January Term initiatives, while coordinating with staff for logistics and participant services.

This position combines faculty engagement, strategic planning, and operational leadership, with oversight of budgets, contracts, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in academic programming, professional education, continuing education, academic administration, public programming, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs, initiatives, or educational offerings involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Candidates wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to a resume.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and growth of HDS's PLL portfolio in partnership with faculty and leadership, including non-degree programs and certificates.
• Manage planning, implementation, and evaluation of academic and professional learning programs across summer, J-Term, and the academic year.
• Research educational trends and audience needs to inform program development and growth.
• Serve as a primary partner to faculty in delivering academic programming and events.
• Build relationships with alumni, university colleagues, professional organizations, and community partners.
• Collaborate with campus and external partners to support successful program delivery.
• Oversee program budgets, registrations, contracts, and administrative processes.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using enrollment, feedback, outcomes, and financial performance.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Harvard Divinity School seeks a Manager to develop and advance the School's Professional and Lifelong Learning (PLL) programs, working with faculty, leadership, alumni, and external partners. The role leads in-person, online, and hybrid offerings, including summer and January Term initiatives, while coordinating with staff for logistics and participant services.

This position combines faculty engagement, strategic planning, and operational leadership, with oversight of budgets, contracts, and