Position Title: Associate Portfolio Director
Req ID: 67450BR
School or Unit: Harvard Graduate School of Education
Description: Job Summary
As an integral member of the HGSE Professional Education team in our Social Impact and Lifelong Learning (SILL) unit, the Associate Portfolio Director (APD) joins a dynamic group of colleagues focused on empowering educators to build competencies, skills, and networks necessary to have positive impact in the field of education. PDs and APDs lead and cultivate a portion of Professional Education program offerings. All programs are designed to support the SILL and HGSE missions of equipping education leaders, practitioners, and advocates with knowledge and skills to improve student access, opportunity, and success.
The APD is responsible for implementing a strategy to nurture, assess, and refine a portfolio of professional development offerings across the US and globally, with an emphasis on well-established offerings. Programs may be delivered in a variety of modalities including on-campus, at client sites in the US and overseas, online live with facilitation, asynchronous online programs, and hybrid models. Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Director, the APD manages this portfolio in close collaboration with PPE teams and leaders, HGSE faculty, and key institutional stakeholders.
Position Description
Portfolio Development and Management
- Serve as an administrative leader of a portfolio of programs and related professional development opportunities as part of HGSE’s Professional Education program designed to support educational leaders across the US and globally.
- Build and maintain a deep understanding of the broad landscape of professional development programs serving educational leaders and proactively cultivate robust relationships with lead organizations and individuals to stay abreast of trends in the field.
- Work with PPE unit leaders, the PDs, and the Senior PD to extend the depth and range of the programs in the portfolio, such as by expanding the modalities, developing learner communities, and adding follow-on services.
- In collaboration with the Senior PD, research, propose and vet ideas regarding a strategic direction for the overall size and shape of the portfolio with attention to portfolio coherence as well as program quality, relevance, accessibility, and sustainability.
- Collect, analyze, and utilize data to inform and implement PPE decisions about program frequency, updates, and retirements.
Program Design and Delivery
- Collaborate with faculty on overarching program vision and architecture. Work with faculty chairs and the Marketing team to develop program learning objectives and descriptions, and to determine the characteristics of target audiences. Collaborate with and work in support of faculty chairs to determine program presenters and learning activities. Identify, train, and manage program facilitators.
- With support from the Finance team, develop and manage program budgets, contributing to cost-effective program management.
- Inform, monitor, and participate in marketing and admissions processes for assigned programs to develop optimal cohorts, identify growth opportunities, and suggest mitigation strategies for enrollment challenges in partnership with PPE’s Marketing and Client Engagement teams.
- Work closely with the PPE Program Delivery Team to collaboratively plan and execute all aspects of program delivery to ensure a high-quality learner experience in every program modality (residential, live online, asynchronous online, blended).
- Collaborate with PPE’s Learning Design and Evaluation Team to conduct program debriefs. Identify and drive follow-up on strengths and areas for development.
- Lead custom engagements for learners and organizations within and outside the U.S. as applicable, requiring close collaboration with faculty and virtual coordination with clients and PPE teams.
- Other duties as assigned.
This is a one year term position with possibility of renewal based on department needs and budget
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in education sector and/or related fields.
- Must be available to attend and manage programs in person, both on campus and in national and international locations. Night and weekend hours will be required during peak periods.
Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines or priorities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience developing partnerships to achieve strategic goals.
- Experience working as both a team player and leader across departments.
- Proven ability to prepare, work within, and manage a budget.
- Experience in B2B business development a plus.
- Proven ability to problem-solve and respond effectively to shifting team needs.
- Experience developing and delivering professional/executive education programs with a leadership or education focus a plus.
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.
This is primarily an on-campus position, with some possible exceptions during certain times of the year.
We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship.
Additional Information
About Us
HGSE is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education.
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 each individual 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
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.
Department Office Location: USA – MA – Cambridge
Job Code: 358057 Admin Pro/Indiv Contrib
Job Function: General Administration
Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub Unit: ————
Salary Grade: 057
Department: PPE
Union: 00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status: Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening: Education, 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.
EOE 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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