67909BRAuto req ID:67909BRJob Code:361061 Administrative Manager Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Executive Director, Derek Bok Center for Teaching and LearningSub-Unit:Dean Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :061Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications: + Ph.D. in the liberal arts or sciences (e.g., engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and related fields). + 10 years progressively responsible experience ideally in environs of teaching and learning including experience teaching at the College/University level. + Supervisory experience. Additional Qualifications and Skills: + Qualified to teach one course in the FAS annually, in either the fall or spring semester. Given how rapidly higher education is changing, the new Executive Director is expected to have remained an active teacher. + Deep understanding of higher education pedagogical contexts and priorities and the ability and commitment to readily transform theory into practice. + Demonstrated aptitude for learning and applying new technologies quickly and effectively, including experience innovating with Generative AI. + Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and manage team members from a range of backgrounds, disciplines, and levels of expertise. + Demonstrated ability to work consistently and constructively in a fast-paced environment. + Demonstrated ability to engage in confidential matters with appropriate discretion. + Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with a range of constituents. + Substantial writing experience, including writing clear and succinct prose accessible to graduate students and faculty (e.g., for a website), as well as fundraising and grants experience. + Strong financial acumen and analytic skills. + Ability to collaborate actively and seamlessly with a range of units across the FAS and Harvard. + Demonstrated success in initiating and leading innovative collaborative projects, achieving exceptional operational results, and maintaining a strong reputation for being an organized and dynamic leader. Additional Information: + Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter along with a resume/CV, at time of application. + We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. + All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources. Department:Derek Bok Center for Teaching and LearningPre-Employment Screening:Credit, Criminal, Education, IdentityJob Function:General Administration Position Description: Major responsibilities of the Executive Director include but are not limited to: Strategic Direction + Collaborate with the Faculty Director in developing innovative Center strategies. + Partner with the Faculty Director on all aspects of Center initiatives. + Communicate effective stories of the pathbreaking and boundary-defying teaching and learning undertaken by Harvard faculty and students. Managerial Responsibilities + Develop and execute, in partnership with the Faculty Director, the Bok Center’s goals, objectives, mission, and vision. + Work collaboratively with colleagues across Harvard units to recruit and retain first-rate Bok Center staff. + Lead, direct, and manage effectively the Bok Center’s 20+ person staff. + Ensure training and development plans are in place and executed for all Bok Center staff. + Create and maintain high morale and professionalism within the Bok Center, including communicating transparently with the Faculty Director and the entire staff. + Together with the Faculty Director, oversee all aspects of the Bok Center’s budget. Financial Oversight + In partnership with the Faculty Director, oversee the Bok Center’s financial portfolio, ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently, maintaining a strong financial position while making strategic investments in people and projects. + In partnership with the Faculty Director, oversee the Center’s annual budget, and multi-year financial plans. + Work with the Faculty Director to coordinate efforts within the University Development Office to define fundraising priorities, develop philanthropic proposals, and support engagement with donors. + Create new resources to support all members of the FAS’s teaching and learning communities. Build Relationships + Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the FAS and Harvard, as well as with external constituents. + Participate actively on key committees and initiatives across the FAS, Harvard, and in the profession. + Successfully represent the Bok Center within and beyond the FAS and Harvard. + Engage actively with faculty, staff, and students across the FAS and beyond in support of the Bok Center and teaching and learning at Harvard. School/Unit:Faculty of Arts and Sciences 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.Working Conditions: + This position requires an on-campus presence at the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. + Work is performed in both office and classroom settings. Job Summary: The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning supports all members of the FAS teaching and learning community – including ladder and non-ladder faculty, postdoctoral fellows, teaching assistants, graduate students (including teaching fellows), and undergraduates (including course assistants) – in continually reimagining and adapting the classroom, and teaching, learning, and professional growth more broadly, given rapid changes in higher education, technology, and society. The Executive Director is a key leadership position responsible for partnering with the Richard L. Menschel Faculty Director, to whom they report, to transform the Bok Center into and maintain the Bok Center as a leading and integrated center for innovative teaching and learning, in alignment with the FAS and Harvard. Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.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:On-Site LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-CM1Work Format Details: + This position is based primarily on-campus, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.