Harvard University

Harvard University

Associate Director of Master's Degree Program in Sustainability and Global Development Practice

Cambridge, MA, United States · Director

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About the role

  • The Associate Director plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the operational, administrative, and strategic functions of one of Harvard Extension School's (HES) largest and most respected graduate programs.
  • Hold virtual office hours to consult with students about progress on the CTP, matching with Thesis directors, and reviewing draft theses.
  • Critique and approve thesis proposals, recruit faculty to serve as thesis directors, reviews and approves final format of the completed thesis.

Responsibilities

  • The Associate Director is the primary operational lead and backup to the Program Director, ensuring program continuity and high-quality academic operations.
  • Lead semester-long instruction of ENVR 496 Crafting the Thesis Proposal (CTP); supervise ENVR 499AB Thesis in Sustainability, specifically ensuring students are matched with suitable thesis directors and review and approve student theses prior to submission.
  • Strategize Thesis process improvements and implement an improved communication plan with students in the thesis process, including key thesis requirements.
  • Lead various capstone options (consulting, case study, and innovation) within the SUST and GDP programs, to include managing capstone instructors, pedagogy design, student experience, and overall quality assurance.
  • Pedagogy Design includes working with Capstone instructors to ensure the teaching approaches used to convey capstone methodologies are effective and updated.
  • Manage existing Capstone courses, working with instructors to update course designs incorporating student feedback.
  • Instructor Support
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Minimal physical activity required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience
  • Contributes to the new "Guide to the ALM Thesis for the field of Sustainability." Responsible for related projects and duties as required.
  • Review and enhance curriculum structure, program policies, and degree requirements to align with academic goals and industry trends.

Skills

  • Doctoral degree in environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability, or a related field
  • Experience in graduate-level teaching, academic research, and academic operations
  • Experience in data gathering and analysis
  • Familiarity with academic processes
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration and effective program management
  • Additional Information
  • Appointment End Date: This is a 2-year term position (from the start date) with the possibility of extension.
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
  • Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable): $90K-$115K/annual
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
  • Other Information:

Compensation

  • $90K-$115K/annual

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

  • The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) comprises four academic units serving about 30,000 domestic and international students annually, which allow Harvard to meet the learning needs of intellectually curious and highly motivated students from high school through retirement.
  • Established in 1910, the Harvard Extension School (HES) offers access to Harvard faculty for a diverse community of adult learners, enrolling about 15,000 students.
  • HES offers over 1,000 open enrollment courses - 85 percent of which are accessible online - and provides flexibility through noncredit, undergraduate, and graduate courses, including degrees, certificates, and a premedical program.
  • The Harvard Summer School, founded in 1871, offers around 450 credit and noncredit courses both on the Harvard Campus and online, catering to 9,000 high school, college, and adult learners.
  • Additionally, it offers up to 15 international study abroad programs, hosting up to 300 students each summer.
  • Harvard DCE Professional & Executive Development delivers over 140 noncredit programs annually, reaching more than 3,600 participants through online platforms and its executive development center in Cambridge.
  • The Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement offers about 140 peer-taught courses to approximately 550 active members.
  • This is a 2-year term position with the possibility of extension.
  • A cover letter is highly encouraged for consideration.
  • The interview process may include additional assessment.
  • All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
  • Work Format Details
  • This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location.
  • The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs.
  • When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts.
  • Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.
  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
  • Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
  • Salary Grade and Ranges
  • This position is salary grade level 058.
  • Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
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