Program Manager, Academic Flourishing Initiative (AFI), Human Flourishing Program

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans with university match

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a Program Manager for the Academic Flourishing Initiative (AFI) within the HFH program. You will shape AFI’s structure, recruit senior institutions, and lead communications and revenue efforts.

You’ll supervise staff, manage administrative operations, and liaise with IQSS finance and OGC for governance and reporting. This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s with 5+ years in education leadership or related fields, plus 3+ years in project

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Master's and/or PhD in related field.
• 3+ years of project and academic administration experience.

Responsabilidades

• Develop the structure and strategy for AFI.
• Lead recruitment efforts at president or provost level.
• Develop and execute engagement, communications and marketing plan.
• Oversee high-level gatherings with member institution leadership, recruitment events and sessions.
• Develop content and materials for AFI efforts.
• Onboarding process for member institutions.
• Development of Data Use Agreement with institutions and interface with Harvard OGC and OSP.
• Development and oversight of AFI revenue models and fundraising efforts.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage AFI administrative processes and staff supervision.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

PhD

Descripción del empleo

Company 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 Description

Job Summary

The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard's Institute forQuantitative Social Science (HFH) aims to study and promote humanflourishing, and to develop systematic approaches to the synthesisof knowledge across disciplines.

As part of this mission, the Program has launched a series ofinitiatives focused on making impact and advancing humanflourishing out into the world. The recently launched initiative,the Academic Flourishing Initiative (AFI), focuses on using theflourishing measure to assess if colleges and universities areachieving their vision and mission statements -- which typicallyaspire to transform students into intellectually capable andvirtuous leaders of society. A number of member colleges anduniversities participate as members of the AFI data collaborativewhich is a major source of revenue for AFI. The first year included19 institutions.

The Program Manager position is responsible for the oversight,development, and growth of the AFI Initiative. This positionreports to the Associate Director for Research and works closelywith the Executive Director and the Director of HFH. The ProgramManager liaises with IQSS Business Operations team as needed onadministrative, financial, and HR related activities. The positionalso engages with leaders of colleges and universities forrecruitment, onboarding, and sharing of reports.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

Develop the structure and strategy for AFI.

• Working closely with Director, Executive Director, andAssociate Director for Research, create strategy and five yearplan.
• Develop strategy to create optimal portfolio for types ofinstitutions in addition to how to best communicate findings andadvance flourishing in these institutions.

High-level recruitment and engagement of current andprospect members of the AFI data collaborative, often at thepresident or provost level.

• Lead recruitment efforts including discussions with leadershipof prospect institutions.
• Develop and execute engagement, communications and marketingplan.
• Oversee high-level gatherings such as large group sessions withmember institution leadership, recruitment events, and sessions topromote findings and opportunities.
• Develop content and materials for these efforts.
• Onboarding process for member institutions.
• Development of Data Use Agreement with institutions andinterface with Harvard OGC and OSP for that purpose.

AFI revenue strategy development and oversight.

• Development and execution of revenue models and strategies forAFI.
• Discussions with institutions regarding revenueopportunities.
• Fundraising efforts with donors and prospects.
• Management of invoices and payment systems with regards tomember institutions. Includes engagement with both members andHarvard finance.
• Serve as primary AFI administrative liaison for HFH with IQSSfinance administrators with regards to revenue activity.

Research report development and engagement withinstitutions.

• Development of reports and findings for individual institutionsand across institutions.
• Engagement with institution research teams.
• Engagement with HFH researchers.
• Engagement with academic humility and academic freedomactivity.

Lead communications activities for AFI.

• Develop key communications messages for AFI.
• Website development and oversight.
• Press engagement.
• Development of AFI collateral.
• Development of other AFI media including videos.
• Work closely with HFH Communications Manager.

Management of AFI administrative processes.

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervise AFI staff,student workers, and temporary personnel; assign and review work;provide ongoing feedback and coaching; and conduct annual employeeperformance reviews.
• Serve as primary administrative AFI liaison for HFH with IQSSBusiness Operations team, affiliated faculty and researchers, staffand visitors; resolve operational issues and elevate complexmatters as needed.
• Develop and maintain internal tracking systems to ensure AFIactivities are implemented on time and within scope.

Financial oversight and management of day-to-day financialoperations for AFI including budgeting and developing and managingsystems that track finances, invoicing systems, purchasing systems,and other financial processes.

• Developing budget, financial systems, and processes.
• Entering, tracking and reconciling invoices, reimbursements,purchasing card transactions, and vendor payments in Harvardfinancial systems.
• Monitoring AFI budget and research funding in collaborationwith the IQSS Finance teams.
• Preparing regular financial reports.
• Flagging variances, or potential overruns, and recommendsadjustments as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with Harvard, FAS, IQSS, and financialpolicies.

Working Conditions:

• Work Setting: Office.
• Travel Requirements: about 15%, local and/or national.
• This is a hybrid position with an expectation of working oncampus three days per week. Exact schedule will be determined inconjunction with your manager and may adjust based on operationaland/or business needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relatedexperience, preferably in educational and/or social impactleadership.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years of project and academic administrationexperience.
• Master's and/or PhD in related field.

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,Criminal
• Other Information:
• This is a one-year term appointment from the date of hire, withthe possibility of extension.
• All formal offers will be made by FAS HumanResources.
• All applicants must submit a cover letter to be consideredfor this position.
• IQSS sits in the Division of Social Science. At IQSS, respectand fairness, kindness and collegiality, and trust and transparencyare among the values we espouse and promote in our workplaceculture. We work hard to ensure a healthy, inclusive, and positiveenvironment where everyone does their best work in support ofHarvard’s mission.

Information about Salary

Salary ranges within each pay grade are based on qualifications,skills, experience, equity in comparison to similar positions, andexternal market values. Salary ranges allow for differences amongpositions within the same grade as well increasing levels ofresponsibility and performance within the same job.

The salary ranges on our Harvard website reflect base salariespaid for all positions at a given grade across the University. Typically a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in thelower part of the range. The amount will vary based on the positionand the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paidbelow the minimum.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders thatsome of the duties and responsibilities can be effectivelyperformed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and locationwill be set by the department at its discretion and based uponoperational needs. When not working at a Harvard orHarvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions mustwork in a Harvard registered state in compliance with theUniversity’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements priorto employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. 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 to equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talent fromall parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensureeveryone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our communityadvance Harvard's academic purposes.

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