Academic Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


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

The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is seeking a highly skilled and organized Manager for Academic Operations to support key academic initiatives and academic strategy. This critical role will oversee faculty searches, reviews, and related project management for academic departments, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage faculty searches, reviews, and related project management for academic departments
  • Partner closely with Academic Area Chairs to strategize and develop comprehensive timelines and detailed agendas for both review and search committee meetings
  • Work closely with SEAS offices on events, doctoral candidate reviews, and space planning
  • Provide exceptional relationship management, communication, and problem-solving skills to help advance the school's academic mission
  • Assign work and provide guidance to Administrative Coordinators
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  • 3+ years of related experience, with progressively responsible administrative management experience, required
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in higher education with faculty, staff, and students
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Collaborative work style and ability to work effectively across all levels
  • Creative problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and attention to detail skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability to change, and ability to respond quickly to urgent matters and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Word and Excel, and ability to learn new systems quickly
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)
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers
About Us

The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences serves as the connector and integrator of Harvard's teaching and research efforts in engineering, applied sciences, and technology. Our core tenets are educating broad-minded students; interdisciplinary research; integration across disciplines; and balancing theory, experimentation, and practice to create an unmatched environment for learning and exploration.



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