Executive Director, Human Flourishing Program

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time
Job Summary

The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University's Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS) is seeking an Executive Director to oversee all aspects of the program's strategic vision, donor relations, external partnerships, day-to-day operations, and program leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with the Faculty Director to shape the Program's intellectual, academic, and public mission.
  • Oversee Program hiring and reappointments, interview and provide strategic guidance to Faculty Director on all new hires.
  • Manage all staff-related HR concerns, oversee and manage all building management and IT services as needed.
  • Identify new/additional office space and negotiate real estate or rental contracts as needed.
  • Develop and implement all communications strategy, collaborate and regularly meet with business and civic leaders and strategic partners in business, medicine, education, and government.
  • Supervise the Communications Associate and all academic appointees in implementation of Program communications strategy and opportunities.
  • Oversee Program student engagement and all academic appointees' teaching and student formation activities.
  • Represent the Program at meetings and conferences.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of progressive administrative management experience.
  • Supervisory experience and ability to operate independently with a strong sense of self-management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Some travel is required (5-10%): Local, Out-of-State, International.
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
  • Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.
  • Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
  • Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
  • Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
  • Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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