Theater, Dance & Media (TDM) seeks an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies (ADUS), who serves a key administrative role in the TDM program, supporting both faculty and students. Reporting to the Department Chair on academic matters and the Director of Administration (DA) on administrative matters, the ADUS will play a pivotal role in student advising and continued development of the program's teaching portfolio, working independently to perform a wide range of duties related to curricular management and student advisement administration. The ADUS will work closely with the Department's Undergraduate Program Manager, Artistic Producer and thesis advisors, to administer all aspects of the undergraduate program.
Job Responsibilities:
Teaches two classes in the concentration per year.
Collaborate with faculty on curriculum planning and development. Makes recommendations regarding needed changes to undergraduate program and ensures that changes are made in accordance with College policy.
Manages course development which may include recommendation and implementation of course sequencing, scheduling, grading processes and exam sessions; review program goals, policy, curriculum, and program requirements and make recommendations for improvement.
Serve as the primary academic adviser for undergraduate concentrators; advises concentrators and secondary field students to discuss courses and progress toward degree; meet with prospective concentrators and attend/facilitate informational events.
Collaborate with Artistic Producer to oversee thesis process for all junior and senior concentrators, including: advising students on their prospectuses through meetings and workshops; supporting individual thesis advisors and evaluators; soliciting and collecting evaluations; leading faculty meeting to review prospectuses. Advises up to two independent thesis projects per year.
Acts as an advising resource for faculty and other academics regarding educational strategies and formats; Provides pedagogical training for new faculty, especially Lecturers and VLECs; Advises faculty on academic questions, such as best practices for syllabi and grading, concerns in classroom.
Advise faculty on how to support students facing unusual challenges.
Researches, resolves, and provides accurate policy guidance to faculty and other academics; Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations.
Collaborates with Academic Program Manager to calculate degree recommendations and processes recommendations.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
MA/MFA/PhD strongly preferred.
Experience teaching and advising diverse students.
Previous administrative experience is a plus.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong commitment to continuous process improvement
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting. The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Additional Information
Applicants should submit the following with their application:
Cover letter detailing experience with undergraduate advising
Resume/CV
Teaching Statement
Sample syllabi
We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
All formal offers will be made by FAS HR.
Benefits
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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.
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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code: S0557P FSS Academic Affairs Oficr III
Job Function: Faculty & Student Services
Work Format: On-Site
Sub Unit: Arts and Humanities
Salary Grade: 057
Department: Theater, Dance & Media
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status: Full-time
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