Harvard University

Harvard University

Director, Program on Law and Political Economy

Cambridge, MA, United States · Director · Full-time

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About the role

  • The core function of the program is to foster a vibrant intellectual community in which faculty and students are on the cutting edge of thinking about political economy as an integral part of law.
  • The program provides a variety of settings for scholarship and pedagogy that advances our understanding of how law structures social relations in the market society.
  • For more information, visit https://lpe.law.harvard.edu/

Responsibilities

  • The Program on Law and Political Economy at Harvard Law School is an academic program complementing national efforts to develop a sophisticated and high-impact field of law and political economy.
  • Develop the program's substantive elements-including fellowship programs, reading groups, workshops, colloquia, and research initiatives
  • Manage program finances and administration
  • Maintain relations with the funders; writing grant reports; build development relations and pursue funding opportunities
  • Direct research and writing of reports or white papers the program will develop and publish
  • Develop appropriate online content and encourage links with public policy foundations and media organizations as appropriate
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • JD degree or related advanced degree and 5 or more years of experience in related field.
  • Experience in project management, organizational strategy, and grant development

Skills

  • Company Description
  • Why join Harvard Law School?
  • Join a community that combines excellence in legal education and scholarship with a deep commitment to justice.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
  • Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

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