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We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.\nWhy join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?\nThe Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.\n Job Summary:\nThe Program Manager is responsible for the strategy, design, and hands-on management of programs within the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department of Government. The position plans, develops, and carries out the programs of the Center for American Political Studies (CAPS), a research center within the Department, and exercises independent judgment in program strategy, planning, design, and implementation under the leadership of the Faculty Director and Director of Administration.\nResponsibilities include designing, managing, and executing the full portfolio of CAPS programs, outreach and development activities, strategic communications, events, and student and faculty services, as well as supervising a number of staff positions.\nThe position is split 0.70 FTE - Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) and 0.30 FTE - Program Management for the Department of Government. 4 days of in-person work required.\nJob-Specific Responsibilities:\nProgram Strategy & Design\nBased on leadership’s academic and research vision for the Center and the Department, develops and implements strategic plans, establishing priorities, timelines, deliverables, and measures of success.\nTranslate research, academic, and institutional needs into clearly scoped programs, projects, and administrative requirements, adjusting plans as needed based on ongoing assessment and emerging priorities.\nDesign, launch, and manage new programs and initiatives from concept through implementation, including cross-disciplinary, public-facing, and other strategic programming.\nExercise independent judgment in evaluating and revising program policies, procedures, and offerings to strengthen effectiveness, sustainability, and alignment with the Center’s and Department’s mission.\nResearch and recommend new opportunities for funding, partnerships, and program development in collaboration with CAPS Faculty Director and the Director of Administration.\nLead the Center’s and the Department’s data and analytics function to support evidence-based planning, program evaluation, and more effective decision-making.\nPrograms and Project Management\nManage day-to-day program operations, including logistics design, coordination, implementation, follow-through, and issue resolution.\nExercise independent judgment and discretion in setting priorities, managing competing demands, and advancing program and operational work with minimal supervision.\nManage student grants, fellowships, and faculty grants programs, including developing guidelines, managing faculty review and selection processes, administering awards, and overseeing funds disbursement.\nOversee annual and rolling funding processes, including student seed grants, graduate dissertation fellowships, undergraduate summer research grants, and faculty grants.\nDevelop and execute events and programs, managing logistics directly and with support from student workers.\nManage cross-functional projects and initiatives from planning through delivery, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.\nPrepare regular progress reports for leadership, faculty committees, and other stakeholders.\nPartner with the Faculty Director and Director of Administration on strategy, operations, compliance, reporting, and program priorities.\nSupport affiliated students and faculty, connecting them with resources, funding, and opportunities, serving as their liaison with other centers/programs.\nOutreach & Strategic Communications\nDevelop and execute communications and outreach strategies, ensuring clear messaging, consistent voice, and alignment with academic and programmatic priorities.\nServe as a liaison to the centralized communications team by gathering and coordinating unit-specific content, updates, calendars, contact information, and other materials needed to support timely and accurate communications.\nRepresent the Center to internal and external Center constituents across the University and beyond, serving as a primary point of contact for program inquiries and external engagement opportunities.\nConceptualize program and partnership inquiries by clarifying faculty and student priorities, assessing alignment with pre-determined priorities, and determining programmatic feasibility.\nManage constituent cultivation and stewardship efforts, including developing outreach and solicitation strategies, identifying prospective funding sources, and supporting targeted fundraising opportunities in collaboration with the leadership.\nIdentify, adapt, and use technical tools to improve outreach, communications, constituent management, and engagement tracking.\nStaff Management\nMay supervise and develop support staff and contingent workers\nEstablish and promote consistent practices, processes, and reporting standards \nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree, previous experience in project/relationship management required.\nMinimum of five years of relevant professional experience in program or project management, preferably in higher education or a research setting.\nAdditional Qualifications and Skills:\nAdvanced degree preferred\nPrior experience supervising full-time staff, including coaching, providing feedback, and managing day to day workload and priorities\nExperience designing and launching new academic or public-facing programs\nmanagement experience within a development or similarly complex environment strongly preferred.\nExperience managing graduate studies programs\nStrong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce polished, high-level communications for varied audiences.\nDevelopment experience, including donor cultivation, fundraising, or grants strategy.\nAbility to manage and prioritize competing demands across a split appointment serving two units.\nStrategic thinking and sound independent judgment in ambiguous situations.\nInitiative and self-direction-able to carry out the substantive work of the role with minimal supervision.\nDiscretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive matters.\nStrong client relationship management skills\nExperience operating comfortably in a fast-paced, high-visibility academic program environment\nStrengths in moving fluidly between external client conversations, internal Harvard administrative processes, faculty and student coordination, and detailed program execution.\nExperience leading strategic communications across web, email, and social media.\nInterest in or familiarity with American politics or the social sciences.\n Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week\nVisa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position\nPre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, Education\nOther Information: All offers will be made by FAS Human Resources\nWork Format Details\nThis position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.\nSalary Grade and Ranges\nThis position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.\nBenefits\nHarvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:\nGenerous paid time off including parental leave \nMedical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one \nRetirement plans with university contributions \nWellbeing and mental health resources \nSupport for families and caregivers \nProfessional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement \nCommuter benefits, discounts and campus perks \nLearn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.\nEEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement\nHarvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. 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