Job Summary

Please Note: All applicants must submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.

The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University?s Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS) is seeking applications for an Executive Director role. The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program?s strategic vision, donor relations, external partnerships, day-to-day operations, and program leadership. The position will report to Human Flourishing Program Faculty Director, Professor Tyler VanderWeele.

Position Description

Program Oversight

• Work with the Faculty Director in shaping 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.
• Oversee Program Manager and work with IQSS staff in preparation of appointment and promotion files for all academic appoointments.
• Oversee and manage all staff-related HR concerns.
• Oversee all building management and IT services as needed.
• Identify new/additional office space and negotiate real estate or rental contracts as needed.

Public Relations and Communications

• Oversee the development and implementation of all communications strategy.
• Collaborate and regularly meet with business and civic leaders and strategic partners in business, medicine, education, and government and manage these relations (e.g. Delta Airlines, Tennessee Health Commissioner, OECD, etc.).
• Supervise the Communications Associate and all academic appointees in implementation of Program communications strategy and opportunities.
• Work with Program Impact Strategist and Communications Associate on strategy and implementation of dissemination of Program research, content, and communications.
• Oversee Program student engagement and all academic appointees' teaching and student formation activities.
• Oversee the Program website and social media accounts and direct and manage Communications Associate?s implementation.
• Represent the Program at meetings and conferences.

Conferences and Events

• Oversee, supervise, manage and work with the Faculty Director and Program Manager and Communications Associate on conference and event communications, planning, scheduling, and invitations.
• Oversee Program Manager?s work to serve as on-site coordinator for Program-hosted events, workshops, and conferences.

Budgeting and Finance

• Oversee all aspects of the Program?s budget, financial planning, projections, and fiscal stewardship.
• Work with IQSS finance team to monitor annual budgets and financial accounts.
• Produce quarterly financial reports for Faculty Director.
• Supervise Program Manager in processing invoices and reimbursements.

External Research Grants

• Identify and pursue new grant opportunities.
• Develop drafts of grant content.
• Oversee relations with foundation and federal grant program officers, and foster new relationships.
• Provide Program academic appointees with financial and personnel information needed for new grant proposals.
• Oversee all spending for existing grants and donor funds (approximately $2.5 million/year in external grant support and donor contributions).

Development

• Oversee communications and meetings with Program donors in collaboration with the Faculty Director.
• Identify and meet with new potential donors and develop and support opportunities.
• Organize and prepare reports for, and give presentations at the bi-annual advisory board meetings.
• Prepare periodic reports for Program donors.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree
• 8+ years of progressive administrative management experience
• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• The role requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Given the interdisciplinary nature of the program, background or coursework in the social sciences and/or in philosophy or theology is desirable, but not necessary.
• A master?s or doctoral degree is desirable, but not necessary.
• Demonstrated administration or program management experience within higher-education, non-profit, or business sector.
• 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

Additional Information

• This is a two-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
• The role requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• All offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
• All applicants must submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.

IQSS sits in the Division of Social Science, which is strongly committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. Respect and fairness, kindness and collegiality, and trust and transparency are among the values we espouse and promote in our workplace culture. We work hard to ensure a healthy, inclusive and positive environment where everyone does their best work in support of Harvard?s mission.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 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. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• 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.

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)


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EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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