Executive Director
06-Sep-2024
Executive Director
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
66812BR
Job Summary
The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication. To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations.
The FXB Center for Health and Human Rights is a University-wide center that conducts rigorous investigation of the most serious threats to health and well- being globally. The Center was established 30 years ago to promote the idea that health is threatened when people are denied or deprived of their rights. We work closely with scholars, students, the international policy community, and civil society to engage in ongoing strategic efforts to promote equity and dignity, especially for the marginalized and oppressed around the world
Position Description
The ED will serve in a chief of staff type capacity, coordinating and facilitating priorities set in partnership with the Center Director, building coordination and communication within the Center staff and faculty, and representing the Center to the broader T.H Chan School of Public Health (SPH) and Harvard communities on key substantive priorities. The ED will have strong writing skills and experience in successful grantwriting and other fundraising. This position will serve in a liaison capacity with the SPH Office for External Relations, writing and reviewing proposals and assisting in donor relations and the creation of related materials for fundraising. The ED will also liaise with external constituents and donors to set and achieve strategic fundraising objectives.
The ED will work with the Center Director and Center faculty in the development and implementation of the Center’s strategic vision and mission and the development of a five-year strategic plan. To help ensure that these strategic objectives are met, the ED will provide advice and guidance to Center faculty in the logistics and management of research projects, as well as oversight on related Center events, forums, and symposiums. The ED will also liaise with the FXB Center's Advisory Committee, as well as the Center Director’s future Faculty Steering Committee.
Additionally, the ED’s role encompasses oversight of several administrative functional areas:
1) Human Resources, such as hiring, job reclassifications, the bonus pool process, job development, staff recruitment, compensation planning, performance management, and professional development;
2) Finance, including managing the Associate Director of Finance and having oversight of and accountability for a budget $1.5M;
3) Identification of grant and gift opportunities
4) Departmental Administration, such as space planning, organizational development, and administrative policies.
Additionally, the ED will oversee the Centers representation on its website and in social media, as well as promote its image within the university and to the general public by bringing attention to its scholarship and activities, coordinating with the Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health communications office.
This position may be assigned special projects as necessary, such as working with the Center Director and Assistant Director of Communications on high level speech writing and presentations, among other duties.
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term end date of two years from date of hire, with the strong possibility for extension.
PLEASE NOTE: Some travel, occasional nights and weekends, and occasional after-hours may be required depending upon the Center's needs.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required
- 8+ years of directly related and progressive administrative experience required, specifically in public health, global health, and/or higher education, required
- Supervisory experience required.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in related field (i.e. - public health or medicine) strongly preferred
- Proven track record of successful fundraising and grant writing/oversight
- Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
- Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity
- Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals
Additional Information
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
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- The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
- This position has a 180 orientation and review period.
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.
Work Format Details
This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
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.
Job Function
General Administration
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
361060 Administrative Manager
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
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Salary Grade
060
Department
Francois Xavier Bagnoud Center
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Credit, Criminal, Education, Identity
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.
Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values, our Principles of Citizenship, and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
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.
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