Harvard University
Dean of First-Year Students
Cambridge, MA, United States
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About the role
- Reporting to the Danoff Dean of the College, the Dean of First-Year Students provides oversight of the first-year experience and is responsible for setting the tone for students' transition to undergraduate life at Harvard College.
- The Dean of First-Year Students is a teacher and mentor, adept at listening to students' concerns and engaging them thoughtfully.
- This role oversees the First-Year Dean's Office (FDO), including professional staff, residential staff, and student leaders, and provides leadership for first-year advising, residential life, student welfare, and student programming.
Responsibilities
- Support for families and caregivers
Requirements
- Advanced degree required
- Experience in student engagement in a residential setting
Nice to have
- Preference will be given to candidates who have taught undergraduates and have worked in a residential environment with holistic advising responsibilities.
Skills
- Familiarity with Harvard College or another residential educational community preferred.
- Willingness to teach as a Lecturer in one of the faculties of the University.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Applicants should also be familiar with residential crisis management and disciplinary responsibilities.
- Demonstrated significant achievement in college administration and dedication to enhancing the quality of undergraduate life.
- Familiarity with issues of diversity and the transition from high school to college is also beneficial.
- Proven track record of working collaboratively, excellent communication skills, and both vision and a willingness to adapt essential.
- Terminal degree preferred.
- Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Credit
Compensation
- Manages the First-Year Dean's Office, including an annual budget and supervision of approximately ten staff members.
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.
- Lives in residence and works closely with the four Resident Deans who support the academic and personal wellbeing of first-year students.
- Liaises with the Dean of Students and Dean of Undergraduate Education to ensure seamless coordination on academic matters and residential experience across all four years.
- Supervises numerous first-year activities (orientation, outdoor program, urban volunteer program, arts program, residential education, and intramural program).
Company info
- We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
- It is the home of Harvard's undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard's Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C.
- Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education.
- 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
- Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Certain visa types may limit work location.
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