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18-Jul-2024<h4>Research Associate</h4>Harvard Business School 66407BRPosition DescriptionHarvard Business School (HBS) seeks a full-time Research Associate (RA) to support research initiatives across the academic units. Under the general direction of the faculty, the RA will develop, design and conduct research projects. The position will expose candidates to applied quantitative and qualitative research and to executives, analysts, and investors in the field. The role reports directly to three faculty members working on research related to climate change or customer engagement at Harvard Business School. The RAs will report directly to the faculty and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment. This position will offer first-hand exposure to a leading scholar and practitioner, the opportunity to participate in the development, testing, and dissemination of new theory and related curriculum, and involvement with the senior leaders in business.&nbsp; The position is ideal preparation for future project management, strategic consulting, or working in an economic policy. The nature and scope of work is rapidly changing, creating massive business and political challenges. Managing the Future of Work (MFW) initiative was created to define these workplace issues and their implications for business leaders. Under the general direction of Professors Joe Fuller and Bill Kerr, the Research Associate (RA) will assist with the identification, exploration, and translation of topics central to the Managing the Future of Work agenda. The RA position reports directly to faculty supervisors, Program Director, and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence and intellectual curiosity and the ability to use discretionary judgment.Potential Outcome: This position will offer first-hand exposure to a leading scholar and practitioner, the opportunity to participate in the development, testing, and dissemination of new theory and related curriculum, and involvement with the senior leaders in business.&nbsp; The position is ideal preparation for future project management, strategic consulting, or working in an economic policy.Primary duties include:<ul><li>Develop, design, conduct, analyze, and implement research using data science knowledge and prior knowledge of requested statistical packages. Perform statistical programming.</li><li>Partner with HBS faculty member on topics central to HBS research agenda. Provide advanced subject-area expertise, analysis, and interpretation to faculty member. Act with a high degree of autonomy. Serve as a collaborator and thought-partner.</li><li>Exercise independent decision making with regard to progression of research project and methodologies. When confronted with unexpected research data, be able to make deductions, add insight, and draw conclusions to share with faculty. Develop new techniques and instruments. Use knowledge of advanced subject area to analyze and interpret experimental results. Work independently with sophisticated research methodologies. Identify gaps in research and methods and recommend course of action. Produce original and innovative academic materials to supplement faculty research and teaching. Identify research directions, make recommendations to, and create original written material for faculty based on independent research.</li><li>Ensure compliance with department, University and federal regulations. Be aware of department, School, University policies and potential outside research policies. Represent HBS to outside entities: interacting with prominent individuals (grace under pressure is essential).</li><li>Responsible for other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>A master’s degree with at least 3 years relevant work experience, or bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience are required.</li><li>Statistical/programming experience and/or applied experience with Python, STATA, MATLAB, or R is required.</li></ul>Additional Qualifications and SkillsThe candidate must have extremely high standards in terms of quality of work, attention to detail, strong organization skills, and absolute commitment to task completion. Must be able to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace when necessary. It is helpful if the candidate is familiar with navigating a complex organization, such as Harvard Business School. Candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered at a lower salary grade (55).Additional InformationThis is a full-time term appointment starting this summer through June 30, 2025, with potential for re-appointment for the following year. All HBS RA roles are structured as one-year appointments. This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice. We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role. A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity. All candidates will be expected to submit a writing sample, transcript, and a code sample. Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity. Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore HBS work culture at <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/employment/" target="_blank">https://www.hbs.edu/employment/</a>.About UsFounded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (<a href="http://www.hbs.edu" target="_blank">www.hbs.edu</a>) is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. The School offers two full-time MBA and PhD programs, more than 175 Executive Education programs, and certificates and courses through Harvard Business School Online. For more than a century, Harvard Business School faculty have drawn on their research, connection to practice, global expertise, and passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.BenefitsWe invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (<a href="https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards" target="_blank">https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards</a>) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.</li><li> Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li></ul>Job FunctionResearch Department Office LocationUSA - MA - Boston Job CodeRS0056 Researcher II Humanities Work FormatHybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) Sub-Unit------------ Salary Grade056DepartmentDivision of Research and Faculty DevelopmentUnion00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Time StatusFull-time Appointment End Date30-Jun-2025Pre-Employment ScreeningEducation, IdentityCommitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and BelongingHarvard 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 StatementWe 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.LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)#LI-KD1

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<center><img style="margin:0 auto;display:block" src="https://www.jobelephant.com/banners/4001453.gif"> Lecturer in Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security Systems (2024-2025 Academic Year)</center> UIW Mission Position Summary The School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering is seeking part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security Systems. The School offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems or Cyber Security Systems. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching and professional activities as assigned. This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed for the 2024-2025 academic year. Essential Functions Basic Instructional Duties:<ol> <li> Prepare course outlines and teach Computer Information Systems and/or Cyber Security Systems courses as assigned by department based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures, incorporating technology into teaching.</li> <li>Follow common syllabus, utilizing online homework system and learning management system.</li> <li>Prepare and execute timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.</li> <li>Be available outside of class to help students learn and to answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).</li> <li>Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course. </li> <li>Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.</li> <li>Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li> </ol> Job Duties Knowledge Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.</li> <li>Ability to teach computer information systems and cyber security systems courses at a college level.</li> <li>Ability to deliver instruction online-ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology.</li> <li>Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed.</li> <li>Ability to incorporate technology into teaching.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.</li> <li>Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.</li> </ul> Required Education Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security Systems or Master’s Degree in a closely related discipline with 18 graduate hours in CIS and/or Cyber Security. Required Work Experience None specified. Preferred Qualifications <ul> <li>Priority will be given to candidates with strong teaching skills.</li> <li>Teaching experience at the collegiate level.</li> </ul> Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None specified. Work Hours Based on course assignment. Physical Demands Typical for faculty in this discipline. Posting Number: UN872PO Job Type: Part Time Job Category: Faculty Desired Start Date: 08/19/2024 Position End Date (if temporary): Reports To: Dean, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Salary: $2,800 - $3,000 per 3hr course, commensurate with experience Open Date: 07/16/2024 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicant N/A. To apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/5440711">https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/26149</a> UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). <img src="https://www.jobelephant.com/img.php?id=5440711&amp;image=logo"> Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. <a href="https://www.jobelephant.com/">Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency</a> jeid-f063cba2f46edc448c6c4f7b59886eec

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Lecturer in Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security Systems (2024-2025 Academic Year)

Title: Building Construction Technology Instructor
Employee Classification:&nbsp;Faculty
Institution:&nbsp;TCAT-Hartsville
Department: Instruction
Campus Location: Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
Job Summary
Instruct justice-involved students in technical training to prepare them to re-enter the job market in the building construction field through lecture, demonstrations, and/or audio-visual aids. Responsible for individualized instruction in all phases of the Building Construction Technology program using the prescribed curriculum while ensuring efficient and safe delivery of instruction to students. Prepare and/or revise syllabi of courses of study with detailed lesson plans. Administer assessments to evaluate student progress. Maintain student academic records and submit reports related to the program (i.e., grades, attendance, discipline, etc.). Attend workshops and/or other training programs to remain current in the building construction industry. In addition, the ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team player who is willing to take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty in a changing work environment and whose career objectives include being a member of a dynamic and growing institution that has a vision to expand its services and increase its offerings to the citizens, businesses and industries in its service area.
Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
High degree of knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry. Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Organizational and communication skills. Networking skills. Time management skills; ability to meet deadlines. Ability to relate and communicate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Diploma and/or Associates Degree, industry-recognized certifications and/or license in the field or the ability to become certified within the first year of employment, and teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
High degree of knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.

Motlow State Community College


      Building Construction Technology Instructor
    

17-Jul-2024<h4>Program Manager, Emerging Technology, Scientific Advancement, and Global Policy</h4>Harvard Kennedy School 66286BRJob SummaryThe Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is the hub of Harvard Kennedy School's research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. The Belfer Center was named a “Center of Excellence”&nbsp;by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program in 2021 – the last year of its ranking program – in recognition of the Center’s six consecutive years as the world’s #1 university-affiliated think tank. The Center has a dual mission: (1) to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, environmental policy, and international affairs intersect; and (2) to prepare future generations of leaders for these arenas. As the Belfer Center celebrates 50 years of impactful research and policy analysis at the nexus of science and international affairs, we are launching a major program on Emerging Technology, Scientific Advancement, and Global Policy . Artificial intelligence, microchips and supply chains, cybersecurity, online privacy, synthetic biology, energy technologies—the list of technological issues with clear geopolitical implications is vast. Indeed, technologies with new characteristics are emerging in many fields and quickly becoming tools of national security and domains of both cooperation and competition in foreign policy.&nbsp; The program will aim to offer critical contributions to policy debates that seek to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of technological change; it will also devote time and resources to training young leaders who will need to grapple with these issues in their careers. It will assemble experts from diverse backgrounds – academic, practitioner, public sector, and private sector – to consider a full range of questions related to technological advances and national securityPosition DescriptionThe Program Manager will work under the supervision of the Program Director in all tasks. The Program Manager will organize and execute core research activities and events, conduct research, manage the financial administration of the program, and collaborate with the Belfer Center communications team.&nbsp;We are seeking a candidate who can integrate seamlessly with the Belfer Center community and collaborate with colleagues across HKS, the University, governments, and the private sector. The Program Manager will coordinate with a variety of stakeholders including students, university administrators, faculty, donors and prominent individuals and organizations. This role requires maturity, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions; good judgement is essential to this role. &nbsp;Responsibilities for this position will be a blend of substantive and administrative; they will include&nbsp;(and are not limited to):<ul><li>Organization and execution of core research activities and events;&nbsp;these will include but are not limited to:&nbsp;</li><li>A Tech Policy Exchange to address the need for leaders conversant in both technology and public policy.&nbsp;</li><li>Regular convenings to produce substantial reports with analysis and recommendations, or to further gain insights on current developments, challenges, and opportunities in technological fields with clear geopolitical implications.</li><li>Student engagement, including supporting student interest groups or programming ideas consistent with the Program’s substantive priorities; working with the Program Director to manage student RAs; and managing office hours requests for the Program Director or Program Fellows.</li><li>Research<ul><li>Under the guidance of the Director, conduct research on specific topics and produce briefings for events and speakers, analytic memos, draft talking points and questions, and other outputs. &nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to written research products including reports and articles &nbsp;</li><li>Suggest potential speakers and fellows</li></ul></li><li>Management of Fellowships and Grant&nbsp; Awards</li><li>Administer the Technology and Geopolitics fellowship program, including managing the process for recruiting, selecting, and onboarding research fellows.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in the selection process and help implement interdisciplinary research grantsintended to fuel innovative research by wide-ranging teams across Harvard on issues at the intersection of technological advances and international affairs.&nbsp;</li><li>Communications<ul><li>Draft and execute effective communications about Program events and announcements on the Belfer Center’s website, email campaigns, social media, posters, and targeted internal communications. &nbsp;</li><li>Work closely with the Center’s Communications team to disseminate the program’s outputs&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Maintain contact databases (email listservs, invitation lists, lists of students, and lists of relevant outside contacts). &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Financial Administration&nbsp;<ul><li>Monitor budget (s) including grants, maintain financial documentation, process speaker reimbursements and payment for internal and external partners. &nbsp;</li><li>Manage administrative requirements to engage vendors or sub-contractors to support events, publications, or other program activities.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Prepare funding/grant proposals, ensuring that all sponsor guidelines are met and compliance requirements are followed; monitor grants and draft reports to comply with reporting requirements for sponsored research grants and awards</li></ul></li><li>Other<ul><li>Coordinate with the rest of the Belfer Center; and</li><li>Other duties as required.</li></ul></li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required. </li><li>5 or more years of professional experience contributing to a project or program in a research or non-profit environment, including but not limited to: agenda setting; fundraising; and conceptualizing, organizing, and convening conferences, workshops, or other events.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with/knowledge of technology issues, public policy, and international affairs</li></ul>Additional Qualifications and Skills<ul><li>Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>Exceptional writing skills; basic quantitative proficiency; and a demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.</li><li>Highly adaptable with proven track record of successfully functioning in a complex work environment.</li><li>Experience working in the tech sector or policy roles related to technology in the United States or internationally.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to prioritize to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-energy, and constantly changing environment.</li><li>Proven ability to multitask while maintaining excellent attention to detail.</li><li>A team leader and player who is highly motivated, proactive, and possesses strong organization skills.</li><li>Prior experience working with high-profile individuals and organizations is a plus.</li><li>Experience with MS Excel, Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Buy 2 Pay, Concur is also a plus.</li></ul>Additional InformationThis position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending two years from date of hire, with strong possibility of renewal/extension. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interviews with the Belfer Center Program Manager and Director. Learn more about our work culture and see yourself at Harvard Kennedy School. We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship. Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks. Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment. &nbsp; This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager. 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. &nbsp; Salary Range: $69,404 - $113,558 Note: Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. &nbsp;Work Format DetailsThis 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.BenefitsWe invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (<a href="https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards" target="_blank">https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards</a>) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.</li><li> Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li></ul>Job FunctionGeneral Administration Department Office LocationUSA - MA - Cambridge Job Code405013 Administrator (N) Work FormatHybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) Sub-Unit------------ Salary Grade056DepartmentBelfer CenterUnion55 - Hvd Union Cler &amp; Tech Workers Time StatusFull-time Pre-Employment ScreeningEducation, IdentityCommitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and BelongingHarvard Kennedy School’s Mission and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism &nbsp; At Harvard Kennedy School, fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels they belong is a matter of basic fairness consistent with our core values as an institution. It is also essential to our mission of improving public policy and leadership—because recruiting the best people and creating an environment where they can thrive make us better at what we do, because we learn more from people with different perspectives, and because we work in diverse groups and serve diverse societies. Learn more about Harvard Kennedy School’s commitment to Diversity Equity, and Anti-RacismEEO StatementWe 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.LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)#LI-ES2

Program Manager, Emerging Technology, Scientific Advancement, and Global Policy

15-Jul-2024<h4>Senior Data Scientist, Generative AI Products, HBS Foundry</h4>Harvard Business School 66313BRPosition DescriptionWe are seeking a talented Generative AI Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art generative AI models, directly impacting our platform's ability to provide interactive and intelligent tools for our users. As a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Generative AI applications, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative generative AI products that support the Harvard Business School (HBS) Foundry team and learners on our platform. This key technical role requires hands-on expertise across data science, machine learning, and AI solutions. You will manage the lifecycle of artificial intelligence algorithms and tools across a variety of domains. The Foundry Team will support with domain knowledge. AI Tool Development and Implementation<ul><li>Design and implement efficient data pipelines for data collection, cleaning, labeling, and preprocessing</li><li>Ensure quality of datasets tailored for LLM training for each product. Build data science pipelines from feature generation, data visualization and models evaluation; design the solution, build code and provide documentation with ways of working to maximize time to value, re-usability, and scalability.</li><li>Designing, developing, deploying, and implementing multi-agent AI tools that:<ul><li>Assess and provide feedback on venture-related submissions</li><li>Automatically generate pitch decks, financial projections, marketing strategies, and other materials to support entrepreneurs</li><li>Act as a counterparty to simulate important entrepreneurial interactions such as customer interviews, negotiations with an investor, etc.</li><li>Designing generative AI models using techniques like natural language processing and machine learning that can power interactive tools on HBS Foundry.</li></ul></li><li>Designing an AI-powered system that collects key factors to determine a learner’s profile, entrepreneurial progress, and venture progress, and provides customized learning pathways based on these factors.</li><li>Integrating AI tools into the HBS Foundry platform in a seamless manner so they are easy for users to access and utilize.</li><li>Collaborate on technical vision to accelerate product impact through cutting-edge LLM innovations.</li><li>Building guardrails, compliance rules, and oversight workflows into the GenAI tools and Foundry platform.</li><li>Continually improving AI tools using feedback from users to ensure they are providing valuable assistance.</li></ul>Project and Performance Management<ul><li>Monitor, debug, track, and resolve production issues.</li><li>Work with the Foundry Project Director to ensure that projects proceed on time and on budget.</li><li>Collaborate with Product Managers to ensure proper tracking of performance KPIs and prioritize improvements based on effort and impact.</li><li>Presenting prototypes and progress updates to stakeholders.</li></ul>Research and Collaboration<ul><li>Staying up to date on the latest advances in AI/ML research and identifying how new techniques could enhance the HBS Foundry platform.</li><li>Collaborating with a team of engineers, designers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality, helpful AI-powered experiences.</li><li>This role is responsible for other duties as assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience</li></ul>Additional Qualifications and SkillsOther Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Advanced degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field within AI/ML</li></ul>Additional/Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>3+ years of experience building (Generative) AI models and tools highly preferrable</li><li>Experience working in a similar role in a startup environment preferrable</li><li>Expertise in NLP, deep learning, and other relevant techniques</li><li>Strong programming skills in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow</li><li>Experience building advanced workflows such as retrieval augmented generation, model chaining, dynamic prompting, PEFT/SFT, etc. using Langchain and similar tools</li><li>Experience integrating AI into consumer-facing applications (front-end and back-end development for integrating AI solutions into web applications</li><li>Experience establishing model guardrails and developing bias detection and mitigation techniques for AI applications using tools (such as NeMo)</li><li>Experience with various embedding models and setting up and tuning vector databases to improve performance of semantic search and retrieval systems</li><li>Experience working with a variety of relational SQL and NoSQL databases, big data tools (such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka), and at least one cloud provider solution (AWS highly preferrable)</li><li>Experience in using version control systems such as Git.</li><li>Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.</li><li>Experience with API development and integration for AI services.</li><li>Understanding of and experience with of software engineering best practices like version control, CI/CD, and containerization</li><li>Experience establishing model guardrails and developing bias detection and mitigation techniques for AI applications</li><li>Proficiency with various prompting techniques, with a clear understanding of tradeoffs between prompting and finetuning</li><li>Experience with finetuning embedding models and tuning vector databases to improve performance of semantic search and retrieval systems</li><li>Experience operationalizing end-to-end machine learning applications.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Passion for using AI to solve real-world problems</li></ul>Additional InformationThis role has the possibility of being remote or hybrid. We consider hybrid to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Remote work may be considered for individuals living at least 100-mile radius from campus and where all work will be completed within a state that Harvard is registered to do business in (CA - exempt roles only, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT or WA). Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice. We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role. A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity. Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity. Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/employment" target="_blank">https://www.hbs.edu/employment</a>.About UsFounded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (<a href="http://www.hbs.edu" target="_blank">www.hbs.edu</a>) is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. The School offers two full-time MBA and PhD programs, more than 175 Executive Education programs, and certificates and courses through Harvard Business School Online. For more than a century, Harvard Business School faculty have drawn on their research, connection to practice, global expertise, and passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.BenefitsWe invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (<a href="https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards" target="_blank">https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards</a>) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.</li><li> Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li></ul>Job FunctionGeneral Administration, Information TechnologyDepartment Office LocationUSA - MA - Boston Job CodeI0759P Applications Professional V Work FormatHybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) Sub-Unit------------ Salary Grade059DepartmentDean's OfficeUnion00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Time StatusFull-time Pre-Employment ScreeningCriminal, Education, IdentityCommitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and BelongingHarvard 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 StatementWe 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.LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)#LI-KR1

Senior Data Scientist, Generative AI Products, HBS Foundry

15-Jul-2024<h4>Senior Data Scientist, Generative AI Products, Digital Transformation</h4>Harvard Business School 66242BRPosition DescriptionAs a Senior Data Scientist, you will collaborate with the Data Science and Machine Learning team and will create data science, machine learning, and AI solutions to better address the needs of our constituents (students, alumni, faculty, researchers, staff, and community at large). You will have the chance to guide and continuously improve the ways in which we engage, educate, and empower people around the world, combining the best of human touch and technology scale. You will experiment with everything from the latest AI algorithms and techniques to blended and immersive environments, multi-modal and varied-form content, and the most innovative research and teaching methodologies. You will be highly influential in advancing our LLM applications and guide teams towards impactful and ethical AI. We seek an expert who is eager to grow and disseminate GenAI model expertise across the organization. In this role, you will translate the needs of our cross-functional stakeholders into user-facing applications that leverage NLP techniques and large language models (LLMs). As a Sr. Data Scientist on our GenAI applications team, you will work on products like conversational search interfaces, chatbots, text summarizers, recommender engines, and more based on the needs of the constituents. You will partner with Product Managers, Machine Learning Engineers, Cloud Platform Engineers, and cross-functional partners to develop production-grade algorithms. Your innovations will drive value creation through personalized engagement, expanded reach, and experimental ways of learning that will continue the Harvard Business School leadership in education, business, and societal impact.<ul><li>Architect the overall framework and infrastructure for GenAI products like search interfaces, bots, summarizers, etc. Develop and implement techniques to optimize model performance to meet specific product goals.</li><li>Collaborate closely with product management and engineering leads to align on technical roadmap. Guide engineering teams to effectively leverage LLM capabilities in product implementations.</li><li>Establish protocols and systems for building fair, accountable and transparent LLM-based applications. Lead efforts to proactively assess and mitigate risks due to model biases or failures.</li><li>&nbsp;Implement robust feedback pipelines, monitoring and corrections to ensure model safety.</li><li>Design and oversee curation of high-quality datasets tailored for LLM training for each product. Build data science pipelines from feature generation, data visualization and models evaluation; design the solution, build initial code and provide documentation with ways of working to maximize time to value and re-usability.</li><li>Communicate clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and visually, to create understanding, engagement, and buy-in. Contribute novel research and analyses to leading academic conferences and journals.</li><li>Identify trends and opportunities to drive innovation, both in what we do and how we do it; evaluate new data science, machine learning, and AI technologies and tools that can boost team performance, innovation and business value. Proactively analyze latest developments in large language models to deeply understand model capabilities, limitations, and best practices. Develop techniques to continually improve language understanding and model training.</li><li>Embody the values and passions that characterize Harvard Business School, with empathy to engage with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.</li><li>Mentor and develop junior data scientists in state-of-the-art GenAI methods</li><li>Set technical vision and lead initiatives to accelerate product impact through cutting-edge LLM innovations.</li><li>Complete other responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience</li></ul>Additional Qualifications and SkillsOther Required Qualifications: <ul><li>Minimum of three years’ experience in developing machine learning models with a track record of creating meaningful business impact and working with multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with production RAG pipelines and agentic information retrieval and search systems, with the ability to write production level code.</li><li>Minimum of five years’ experience with Python.</li><li>Minimum of three years' experience building production NLP and deep learning models using PyTorch/Tensorflow, along with using large language model architectures (BERT, GPT-3 etc.)</li><li>Experience building advanced workflows such as retrieval augmented generation, model chaining, dynamic prompting, PEFT/SFT, etc. using Langchain and similar tools.</li><li>Experience establishing model guardrails and developing bias detection and mitigation techniques for AI applications.</li><li>Proficiency with various prompting techniques, with a clear understanding of tradeoffs between prompting and finetuning.</li><li>Experience with finetuning embedding models and tuning vector databases to improve performance of semantic search and retrieval systems.</li><li>Deep understanding of underlying fundamentals such as Transformers, Self-Attention mechanisms that form the theoretical foundation of LLMs.</li><li>Experience with cloud computing platforms and tools - AWS</li><li>Experience operationalizing end-to-end machine learning applications.</li></ul> Additional/Desired Qualifications: <ul><li>Advanced degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or an equivalent technical discipline desired.</li></ul>Additional InformationThis role has the possibility of being remote or hybrid. We consider hybrid to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday.&nbsp;Remote work may be considered for individuals living at least 100-mile radius from campus and where all work will be completed within a state that Harvard is registered to do business in (CA - exempt roles only, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT or WA). Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice. We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role. Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity. Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/employment" target="_blank">https://www.hbs.edu/employment</a>.About UsFounded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (<a href="http://www.hbs.edu" target="_blank">www.hbs.edu</a>) is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. The School offers two full-time MBA and PhD programs, more than 175 Executive Education programs, and certificates and courses through Harvard Business School Online. For more than a century, Harvard Business School faculty have drawn on their research, connection to practice, global expertise, and passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.BenefitsWe invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (<a href="https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards" target="_blank">https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards</a>) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.</li><li> Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li></ul>Job FunctionInformation Technology Department Office LocationUSA - MA - Boston Job CodeI0759P Applications Professional V Work FormatHybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) Sub-Unit------------ Salary Grade059DepartmentDigital TransformationUnion00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Time StatusFull-time Pre-Employment ScreeningCriminal, Education, IdentityCommitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and BelongingHarvard 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 StatementWe 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.LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)#LI-KR1

Senior Data Scientist, Generative AI Products, Digital Transformation

15-Jul-2024<h4>Operations Manager, Information Technology, Executive Education</h4>Harvard Business School 66362BRJob SummaryThe Operations Manager will report to the Sr. Associate Director, Executive Education, Information Technology (ExEd IT). This position will focus on supporting Executive Education’s Salesforce ecosystem, spanning 11 departments within ExEd including Marketing, Admissions, Finance, Program Development, and Delivery. This position will also serve as project manager for other technologies necessary in supporting ExEd programs, faculty, participants, and the program delivery team. The position works directly with the EEIT team to oversee operational requests from Executive Education Staff. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Salesforce and prior support experience. They will be responsible for analyzing and providing technical solutions for complex operational cases, as well as allocating assignments across the team equitably, monitoring progress, assessing, and communicating risk to the EEIT management team.Position DescriptionOperational Leadership &amp; Technical Expertise<ul><li>Develop comprehensive expertise in the ExEd Salesforce ecosystem to effectively prioritize and manage requests beyond standard releases.<ul><li>&nbsp;These may include critical issues, requests for reports, training materials, data management, general support, potential bugs, or enhancements.</li></ul></li><li>&nbsp;Analyze and provide technical solutions for Tier 2 operational cases, as needed.</li><li>&nbsp;Provide expertise to internal team members regarding technical solutions for operational cases and guidance to team members on case priority relative to other operational case work.</li><li>&nbsp;Oversee case triage, assigning tasks to appropriate EEIT team members based on capacity and priority.</li><li>Escalate critical requests to the appropriate team members.</li><li>Oversee case support, testing and troubleshooting</li><li>Work with Harvard Business School Information Technology (HBS IT) for completion and escalation of operational support issues</li><li>Serve as the principal point of contact for Major Incidents which may impact ExEd systems and staff.</li></ul> Strategic Communication &amp; Team Leadership<ul><li>Coach and motivate the team to meet expectations and adequately perform standard operating procedures.</li><li>Maintain and communicate high-level view of operational cases in progress, including, workload across team, priorities, risks.</li><li>Manage EEIT Team “Stand-Up” Meetings and project meetings, as needed .</li><li>Facilitate discussion and next steps for operational work.</li></ul> Project Management &amp; Integration<ul><li>Manage operational projects, including integration of new tools and software upgrades.</li><li>Collaborate with HBS IT regarding HBS IT supported products, including security reviews.</li><li>Reflect on and continually improve our operations practice – communication, response time, escalation path.</li><li>This role is responsible for other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required</li><li>Minimum of 6 years’ relevant work experience</li></ul>Additional Qualifications and SkillsOther Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Candidates should have strong leadership, coaching, communication and problem-solving skills. Tier 1 and Tier 2 salesforce support analysts will report into this role.</li></ul> Additional/Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Salesforce support experience.</li><li>Clear written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated coaching, team management, project management skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to define clear processes.</li><li>Ability to tackle complex problems and work effectively with colleagues to find solutions.</li></ul>Additional InformationThis is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday - Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice. We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role. A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity. Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity. Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/employment" target="_blank">https://www.hbs.edu/employment</a>.About UsFounded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (<a href="http://www.hbs.edu" target="_blank">www.hbs.edu</a>) is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. The School offers two full-time MBA and PhD programs, more than 175 Executive Education programs, and certificates and courses through Harvard Business School Online. For more than a century, Harvard Business School faculty have drawn on their research, connection to practice, global expertise, and passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.BenefitsWe invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (<a href="https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards" target="_blank">https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards</a>) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.</li><li> Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.</li><li>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.</li><li> 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.</li></ul>Job FunctionFaculty &amp; Student Services, General Administration, Information TechnologyDepartment Office LocationUSA - MA - Boston Job Code383557 Technical/User Support Work FormatHybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) Sub-Unit------------ Salary Grade057DepartmentExecutive EducationUnion00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Time StatusFull-time Pre-Employment ScreeningEducation, IdentityCommitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and BelongingHarvard 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 StatementWe 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.LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)#LI-DM1

Operations Manager, Information Technology, Executive Education

Title: Director of Small Business Development Center
Institution:&nbsp;Jackson State Community College
Job Summary
The Director TSBDC at JSCC will oversee the operations, budget, and strategy for the TSBDC in compliance with the TSBDC-JSCC Annual Contract and the TSBDC Strategic Plan. The incumbent is responsible for the delivery of TSBDC programs to individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the TSBDC at JSCC’s territory. To effectively deliver services to a territory of this size, the director will oversee the offices and staff at the primary office in Jackson, Madison County. Overseeing the public outreach arm of JSCC, the Director supports the host institution through direct and indirect involvement in JSCC programs. The Director is required to travel throughout the service area and is responsible for establishing relationships with stakeholders in the new territory, maintaining existing partnerships in our traditional territory, ensure a positive and impactful presence from the TSBDC and JSCC in business communities throughout the territory and perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.
Job Duties
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<li>35% - Develop and deliver business-oriented training programs (seminars/workshops) to future and current business owners. Approximately 40 per year ranging from 3 hours to 6.5 hours. Includes identification of relevant business topics, drafting curricula, development of training materials and presentations, delivering training, and following up with additional information, as needed, to attendees. Provide technical assistance that includes one to one consulting and the associated research to future and current business owners on business-related topics. Examples include but are not limited to: – the disciplines of accounting, finance, marketing – operations, new venture creation, e-commerce, international trade – human relations, and general research - All technical assistance must be delivered in accordance with TSBDC and SBA guidance  – Regulatory guidance including codified processes and procedures.  – successful completion of a training program with certification, to confirm competency to perform counseling Maintain a working knowledge of, and incorporate business support programs at the local, state, and federal level to include but not limited to Chambers of Commerce, Community Development Corporations, economic development entities, SBA resources, lenders, incubators, accelerators, investor networks, contracting enhancers such as Hubzone and distressed designations, non-compete community development block grants, etc. that are applicable to the given county. Acquire and maintain the operational database skillset required to interface, modify, and query CenterIC, the TSBDC’s proprietary SQL-based storage database. The database contains client files, counseling records, training information, and related information regarding our operations. All service centers are required by our contract, to use this database. Ensure counseling, training, events, professional development and impact is documented thoroughly and accurately in CenterIC.  – Enter information into the CenterIC database as well as verify the entries of other staff  – Ensure training, counseling, professional development, and client information is maintained in accordance with TSBDC and SBA guidance. - (Essential)</li>
<li>20% - Establish and maintain partnerships with local organizations such as the Chambers of Commerce, educational institutions, government entities, and peer organizations.  Ensure customers and clients are referred to appropriate organizations for assistance when required.  Establish and maintain referral lists based on the capabilities of the counterpart entities.  Actively engage in marketing and public relations activities to promote awareness and engagement between the TSBDC and stakeholders.  – Stakeholders include but are not limited to bankers, political figures, government agencies, business owners, economic development entities, local media, and civic organizations. - (Essential)</li>
<li>10% - Recruit, hire, train, and supervise qualified, motivated personnel to support the delivery of the TSBDC’s operational and strategic goals.  Support the capabilities development within the TSBDC organization through continual process review and improvement.  – includes organizational evolution, a range of analysis, and the development and execution of projects and programs that allow the TSBDC to more efficiently meet its goals.  – includes projects and programs to build capabilities to address new needs.  Support the development of center staff through mentorship and professional development opportunities.  – includes professional development classes and webinars, networking opportunities, and assigning functional responsibilities and projects that aligns with their aptitudes and career goals.  - (Essential)</li>
<li>20% - Assist in the continued evaluation, update, and execution of the organization’s Strategic Plan. Ensure organizational goals are prioritized and both effectively and efficiently delivered.  Develop and execute strategies localized for the Service Center’s regional stakeholders, which may include strategic planning at the Service Center level. Examples include: – marketing, data management, and customer management strategies have been designed and are being implemented.  Prepare monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual financial and performance reports per TSBDC and SBA guidance and TSBDC-JSCC contractual requirements to the TSBDC Lead Center and Associate Dean as appropriate Research and apply for grants relevant to economic and business development within the TSBDC at JSCC’s nine county region. Direct the effective and efficient operations of the TSBDC at JSCC Service Center that includes, but is not limited to, training, counseling, audits, compliance, scheduling, marketing, community outreach, partnerships, and support of business-related JSCC activities such as business plan competitions. - (Essential)</li>
<li>10% - Ensure administrative policies and procedures are followed.  Develop localized policies, procedures, and programs to ensure TSBDC strategic objectives are achieved within the local scope.  Review and act on client feedback as appropriate to facilitate continual process and service improvement.  - (Essential)</li>
<li>5% - Address budget and personnel concerns as needed.  – perform a budget revision based on alterations to budgeted versus actual expenses.; i.e. changes in staff levels  – develop the annual budget for the facility – mentor and counsel staff regarding performance; address conflicts as needed - (Marginal)</li>
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other business related field required or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Experience developing and managing a budget. Experience developing a business plan. Progressively responsible business experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or other business related field required or related field from a regionally accredited institution preferred. Accounting/finance experience preferred. Higher education experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of best practices in an accounting/finance department. Must be able to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations and to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Have the ability to manage and provide team leadership and ability to provide vision and strategic direction while being able to convey this to those that report directly to this position. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written skills. Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively and work in a diverse environment. Working knowledge of accounting computer systems and Microsoft Excel.
Pay Rate: $54,085 - $67,607 Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.
Exempt
Open Until Filled: Yes. For best consideration apply by August 13, 2024.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position we require an attached resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.&nbsp; &nbsp;
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.&nbsp;

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