Program Manager, Christian Studies & The Common Good (Hybrid)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with university con

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits and campus perks

Job summary

Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead the operational, financial, and communications work for the Christianity & The Common Good initiative. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate events, and collaborate with faculty across HFH, PBLCLS, and IQSS.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience; travel about 10% and on-campus presence three days per week are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably in educational and/or social impact leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administrative – manage day-to-day operations; interview, hire, and manage staff; assign and review work of staff; schedule CCG activities; manage all aspects of course creation and delivery; act as a liaison for affiliated faculty and researchers
• Lead day-to-day administration and operations of CCG, including managing the annual program calendar, developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, and ensuring alignment with HFH and PBLCLS policies.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervise CCG staff, student workers, and temporary personnel; assign and review work; provide ongoing feedback and coaching; conduct annual employee performance reviews.
• Oversee course and seminar creation and delivery for CCG-affiliated offers e.g., coordinating with faculty on syllabi and schedules, managing course logistics, rooms, and materials, and ensuring timely communication with enrolled students.
• Serve as primary administrative liaison for CCG with IQSS Business Operations team, affiliated faculty and researchers, HFH and PBLCLS staff and visitors; resolve operational issues and elevate complex matters as needed.
• Develop and maintain internal tracking systems (e.g. contracts, projects, commitments, deliverables, and reporting requirements) to ensure CCG activities are implemented on time and within scope.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead the operational, financial, and communications work for the Christianity & The Common Good initiative. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate events, and collaborate with faculty across HFH, PBLCLS, and IQSS.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience; travel about 10% and on-campus presence three days per week are expected.