Manager, Program Delivery, MBA Student & Academic Services
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Location: Boston, MA 02115
Description:
Basic Qualifications
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Additional Information
This is a 40 hours/week, overtime-eligible position.
This role is offered as a hybrid (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA based campus 3 days per week. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.
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 https://www.hbs.edu/employment
Position Description
With the Program Delivery team, participate in the planning and delivery of academic on-campus programs
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.
Job Summary
Are you a higher ed professional looking to utilize your expertise and expand your skill base in program delivery in a high-energy, innovative environment? Are you excited about being part of a collaborative team deeply committed to providing students with the highest-level MBA experience? Are you looking to be highly engaged in the day-to-day processes that facilitate a vibrant, faculty-driven curriculum? If so, consider the Manager role, where you will be a member of the broader MBA Student & Academic Services (SAS) department with a specific focus on program delivery. In this role, you are a member of a small team dedicated to administering curricular and co-curricular programs throughout the academic year for Required Curriculum (RC) and Elective Curriculum (EC) MBA students.
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.
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:
About Us
Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (www.hbs.edu) 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.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
- 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
- Education beyond high school may count toward experience.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) experience is a must.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Experience coordinating complex logistics and shifting priorities under tight deadlines
- Demonstrated history of high-quality program delivery
- Comfort with fast-paced environment working on various projects simultaneously in changing capacities
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to move tasks forward
- Good judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to work cross-functionally in directed and undirected environments
- A knack for quickly learning new technologies
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
This is a 40 hours/week, overtime-eligible position.
This role is offered as a hybrid (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA based campus 3 days per week. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.
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 https://www.hbs.edu/employment
Position Description
With the Program Delivery team, participate in the planning and delivery of academic on-campus programs
- Identify class session material needs and align resources
- Manage classroom reservations and setups: Develop master plan for organization and deployment of classroom supplies and setups of exercise; Manage workflow for classroom setup; With Assistant Director, work with MBA Partners on class delivery changes; Maintain master course lists of students and tracks changes as necessary
- Manage support staff and volunteers for material preparation, classroom setup, and in-class support: Assess needs and develop plans for recruiting session support staff, Develop and deliver support staff training sessions, Schedule and supervise casual employees
- Maintain documentation related to class delivery and work with the Program Delivery Team to ensure that materials are organized, updated, and available
- Act as program manager for a portfolio of SIPs (Short Intensive Programs)
- Support delivery of all programs and courses in the Required and Elective Curriculum portfolios as needed
- Support classroom delivery of RC cohort simulations
- Create and manage polls for course use, including result analysis and distribution of results to appropriate parties
- Using a team management application and Excel, assist with team assignments for simulations and class exercises for the Required and Elective Curriculum portfolio as needed
- Participate in departmental goal-setting processes and implementation of priorities
- Contribute to MBA, SAS, and Program Delivery initiatives and committees
- Be responsible for additional duties as assigned
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.
Job Summary
Are you a higher ed professional looking to utilize your expertise and expand your skill base in program delivery in a high-energy, innovative environment? Are you excited about being part of a collaborative team deeply committed to providing students with the highest-level MBA experience? Are you looking to be highly engaged in the day-to-day processes that facilitate a vibrant, faculty-driven curriculum? If so, consider the Manager role, where you will be a member of the broader MBA Student & Academic Services (SAS) department with a specific focus on program delivery. In this role, you are a member of a small team dedicated to administering curricular and co-curricular programs throughout the academic year for Required Curriculum (RC) and Elective Curriculum (EC) MBA students.
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.
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.
About Us
Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (www.hbs.edu) 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.