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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