Sr. Foundations Administrator
29-Jul-2024
Sr. Foundations Administrator
Harvard Graduate School of Education
66370BR
Job Summary
The Sr. Foundations Administrator at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is a multifaceted role crucial for the success of Ed.M. Programs. The role serves as a key leader in the planning and delivery of foundational courses, serving as a liaison between various stakeholders, and ensuring smooth operations throughout the academic year. The role plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of foundational courses, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the Ed.M. Programs at HGSE. They must rely on a combination of knowledge and experience, independent judgment, and skillful collaboration to orchestrate the various parts of the school necessary to meet goals during the fast-paced summer program and throughout the academic year.
Position Description
This role is responsible for the following:
1. Strategic Project Management: The role leads the creation of project timelines and determines how to revise them; leads and facilitates meetings; and facilitates collaboration among different departments and stakeholders involved in Foundations activities. The FA must also know which stakeholders to involve in each endeavor and navigate accordingly.
2. Policy Management: The role develops, updates, and organizes resources and policy documents related to Foundations courses, ensuring consistency and clarity across internal and external communications.
3. Hiring and Recruitment: Collaborating with faculty, the role manages the recruitment and hiring processes for Teaching Fellows who assist in Foundations courses.
4. Manage Academic Operations and Support: The role represents Foundations in academic support meetings and determines remedies for potential and emergent issues. Tracks students' academic progress in Foundations, taking appropriate action as needed. Handles student inquiries and appeals and ensures compliance with academic requirements, collaborating with appropriate stakeholders.
5. Communication Management: The role represents Foundations to various audiences, both internally and externally, and contributes to reports for stakeholders. Coordinates event logistics for Foundations-related activities. Serves as the primary point of contact for prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and teaching fellows regarding the administration of the Foundations experiences. Ensures consistency of information regarding Foundations across all internal- and external-facing communications.
6. Financial Management: Responsibilities include managing budgets, processing expenses, and serving as a purchasing agent for the program's operating expenses.
7. Assessment and Improvement: The role supports assessment efforts to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the Foundations program delivery, identifying areas for improvement.
Basic Qualifications
BA or equivalent work experience required. Three or more years of experience in supporting faculty, staff, and students in an educational environment
Any applicant wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume
Additional Qualifications and Skills
• Interest and skill in leading cross-departmental collaboration or coordination toward common educational goals
• Strong organizational, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Attention to detail with a proven ability to take initiative and accurately manage multiple projects independently and simultaneously
• Interest in and commitment to equity-centered practices in education
• Forward thinker, highly collaborative, with a can-do attitude; enjoys creating systems and clarity in complex, novel situations
• Experience working with academic faculty and students in a higher education setting
• Familiarity with frameworks or activities that support adult student success and advance equity in higher education contexts
Working Conditions
HGSE is currently developing dynamic workplace models which will actively support a combination of on-campus and remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and operational needs allow. You and your manager will discuss the best schedule based on your role and operational need. If your role allows for remote work, please note that all remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA (Only Exempt), CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Please also note that Harvard will withhold each applicable state’s required tax and other withholdings from your paycheck for the time you work there.
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.
We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship
Additional Information
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.
About Us
HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows everyone to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school.
We do this by:
Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve
Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged
Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation
Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion
Communicating transparently and respectfully; and
Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment
About the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: www.gse.harvard.edu
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 - Cambridge
Job Code
405012 Admin Professional (N)
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
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Salary Grade
056
Department
Degree programs - masters
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Time Status
Full-time
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Identity
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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