Program Manager, Christianity & The Common Good (CCG), Human Flourishing Program

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a Program Manager for Christianity & The Common Good (CCG) within the Human Flourishing Program at IQSS. You will oversee operations, budgeting, communications, events, and donor engagement to advance research and teaching initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience in educational or social impact leadership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administration and operations of CCG staff and projects.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise CCG staff, student workers, and temporary personnel; provide feedback and coaching.
• Oversee course and seminar creation and delivery, coordinating with faculty on syllabi and logistics.
• Serve as primary administrative liaison for CCG with IQSS Business Operations, HFH, and partners.
• Develop and maintain internal tracking systems for contracts, projects, and reporting.
• Coordinate donor engagement and communications strategies.

Skills

Strong communication (oral, written) &

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration across multiple项目

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Job description

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 environmentof 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:

Founded in 2016, the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard's Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS) aims to study andpromote human flourishing, and to develop systematic approaches tothe synthesis of knowledge across disciplines.

Christianity & The Common Good (CCG) is a new initiativelaunched by the Human Flourishing Program, working closely with theProgram on Biblical Law & Christian Legal Studies (PBLCLS) atHarvard Law School. The focus of CCG is to establish intellectualspace for sustained academic and scholarly engagement to advancehuman flourishing through a lens of Biblical and traditionalChristian theological literature.

The Program Manager will report to the Human Flourishing ProgramExecutive Director and will oversee all of the operationalactivities of CCG including developing and managing administrativeand financial systems and processes, communications strategies,event management and planning, donor engagement efforts, hiring andmanagement of future staff, and processes related to advancing CCGresearch and teaching including engagement of researchers andvisiting scholars.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Administrative – manage day-to-day operations; interview, hire, andmanage staff; assign and review work of staff; schedule CCGactivities; manage all aspects of course creation and delivery; actas a liaison for affiliated faculty and researchers

• Lead day-to-day administration and operations of CCG, includingmanaging the annual program calendar, developing and maintainingstandard operating procedures, and ensuring alignment with HFH andPBLCLS 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 employeeperformance reviews.
• Oversee course and seminar creation and delivery forCCG-affiliated offers e.g., coordinating with faculty on syllabiand schedules, managing course logistics, rooms, and materials, andensuring timely communication with enrolled students.
• Serve as primary administrative liaison for CCG with IQSSBusiness Operations team, affiliated faculty and researchers, HFHand PBLCLS staff and visitors; resolve operational issues andescalate complex matters as needed.
• Develop and maintain internal tracking systems (e.g. contracts,projects, commitments, deliverables, and reporting requirements) toensure CCG activities are implemented on time and withinscope.

Financial Operations – manage day-to-day financial operations forCCG including budgeting and developing and managing systems thattrack finances, invoicing systems, purchasing systems, and otherfinancial processes.

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

Communications

• Develop and execute communications strategy for CCG, includingcontent planning and messaging aligned with the initiative’smission and priorities.
• Establish and maintain the CCG website, social media, and emaillists; track and analyze engagement metrics to refine outreachapproaches.
• Develop, plan, write, edit and distribute key communicationdeliverables such as monthly newsletters, event announcements,donor updates, and annual activity summaries.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CCG Board,Faculty Co-Directors and affiliates, students, donors, and externalpartners; respond to inquiries and coordinate timely, accurateinformation sharing.
• Collaborate with HFH, PBLCLS, and other Harvard communicationsteams to promote CCG initiatives and ensure consistent branding andmessaging across platforms.

Event Management

• Design and manage annual robust schedule of CCG conferences,seminars, workshops, and related events, in consultation withfaculty leads and affiliates, to advance CCG’s scholarly andpublic-facing goals.
• Oversee all logistical aspects of events, including invitingspeakers, developing timelines and documents; securing venues,arranging AV support; coordinating catering; and managingparticipant travel and accommodations.
• Lead event marketing and publicity efforts, including draftingand distributing promotional materials, coordinating website andsocial media postings, and managing invitation lists and emailcampaigns.
• Manage registration processes and attendee communications frominvitation through post-event follow-up; track attendance andcollect feedback to inform future programming.
• Serve as primary liaison for speakers, panelists, andco-sponsoring organizations, ensuring that all Harvard policies andbudget parameters are followed.

Working Conditions:

• Work Setting: Office
• Travel Requirements: about 10%, 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:

• 2+ years of project and event management experiencepreferred
• Strong communication (oral, written) and interpersonalskills
• Ability to work with a team effectively across differentprojects and work streams
• Ability to work independently, analyze problems, and developpractical solutions

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 considered for 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.

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 the corresponding 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 & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talentfrom all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensureeveryone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our communityadvance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on thebasis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability,or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in theuniversity's non-discrimination policy . Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help allcommunity members participate fully in work and campus life freefrom harassment and discrimination.