The Senior Director, Network and Faculty Projects collaborate closely with the Managing Director, Faculty Director, and other key stakeholders to lead stewardship of the Berkman Klein Center’s newly established network programs unit. This includes the Network of Centers, student programming, executive education programming, support for our faculty projects and our incubator function – bringing new faculty project ideas from idea to reality.
Position Description
As Senior Director, Network and Faculty Projects you will:
Be responsible for effective management for a team of staff, including managers and their direct reports. This includes hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment.
Be responsible for the development, strategic execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Berkman Klein Center (BKC) Network cultivation and programming including:
In partnership with executive team, define strategy for stewardship of our BKC community, fellowship program and Network of Centers
Establish self-sustaining executive education and related programs with responsibility for effective implementation, with the goal of advancing public understanding and discourse around nuanced topics relevant to BKC’s mission
Direct student programming to foster student engagement and amplify the work of Berkman Klein Center and its Institutes and projects
Develop and implement strategy for a new idea to impact incubator, guiding projects from idea to successful implementation. Determine which opportunities, including new collaborations and projects across and outside Harvard, to pursue. Make strategic decisions based on Center priorities, and communicate that vision with precision and clarity to internal and external communities to facilitate engagement, foster growth, and develop successful partnerships.
Work with BKC faculty, executive team, and management team to support BKC’s faculty research projects.
Build, promote, and strengthen internal and external collaboration across staff and senior-level stakeholders.
Participate in and contribute to decision-making across Center leadership.
Leverage BKC’s academic reputation and research capabilities to help complicated faculty-led projects be not only successful but pathbreaking in their development and execution. Partner with Fundraising, Community, and Communications to build on success stories and continue advancement in areas that are critical to the global public, such as AI and machine learning, disinformation, privacy, security, and more.
With the Managing Director, cultivate and effectively manage the team so that the organization can deliver pioneering programming, educational initiatives, faculty support, and community development consistent with BKC’s mission.
Determine the allocation and alignment of Center resources across existing and upcoming projects in the Network, with a growth mindset for both the initiative and the professional development of the team.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of administrative management experience, including at least two years of direct professional staff supervision.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for people who have:
Managed a dynamic research or innovative technology environment.
Operated in a not-for-profit or academic institution with variable funding conditions.
Partnered with executive stakeholders to drive initiatives in a matrixed environment.
Organized team members toward shared goals while enabling pursuit of independent goals.
An ability to weave together disparate or competing means and goals towards a synthetic whole.
Led (or had a significant role in) an organization through an important strategic or programmatic transition and to growth.
Strong project and/or program management skills.
Additional Information
This is a term appointment currently expected to extend through June 30, 2025, with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.
We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources
About Us
Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the?world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it,?Harvard Law School?is a place where you can thrive.
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.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, 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.
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.
