Program Manager, Student Programs
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Job Description
The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard develops and promotes durable, effective, and equitable solutions to the climate change challenges confronting humanity. The Institute pursues its mission by strengthening the Harvard-wide community of scholars, students, staff, alumni, and practitioners working toward climate solutions by providing a home for research, teaching, and engagement in climate and the environment. With the Institute’s support, Harvard scholars tackle the climate challenge in their classrooms and their laboratories. The institute also leverages Harvard’s convening power to engage and influence government, business, civil society, and communities in ways that lead to a sustainable future.
The Salata Institute seeks a dedicated professional with knowledge of climate change issues or sustainability broadly to strengthen ties between the Institute and students who are interested in climate and sustainability. The position achieves this objective by interfacing with individual students and student organizations throughout Harvard University, administering cocurricular programs, and conceiving of and organizing cocurricular and career advancement activities and events. The Program Manager also plays a central role in the University-wide effort to organize the annual Salata Institute Climate and Sustainability Career Expo.
The strongest candidates will be creative, resourceful, and enthusiastic about working with and providing services to students, and they will have strong critical thinking, administrative, and communication skills. The ability and willingness to work a few evenings per year are also necessary.
The Program Manager will also contribute to the development of efficient work processes and cultivate a mission-driven organizational culture of collaboration, creativity, respect, diversity, and belonging. It is essential that the person in this position has a strong work ethic, be flexible and adaptive to change, and demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm for the Salata Institute’s mission.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager will be responsible for the following.
- Promotion and Relationship Building
- Promote the Salata Institute and disseminate information about its activities and programs to students by organizing open houses and tabling events, making presentations, and engaging with the Undergraduate Houses, climate and sustainability student organizations, and student government leaders.
- Initiate and manage educational activities and events for students, including developing content, structure, and publicity, coordinating with Harvard University offices and groups, and managing logistics.
- Address student information and funding requests.
Program Management
- Administer a set of programs that provide funding to individual students and to student organizations for enrichment experiences, including on- and off-campus research, events, projects, travel to the annual Conference of Parties and other convenings, and internships.
- Liaise with other Harvard University offices in coordinating joint activities and programs, such as student pre-matriculation and orientation events.
- Play a central role in the University-wide effort to organize the annual Salata Institute Climate & Sustainability Career Expo.
- Produce and analyze reports to evaluate activities and programs; recommend improvements based on this analysis.
- Write program descriptions, web content, applications, presentations, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications are the minimum threshold a candidate must meet in order to be considered for this role.
- Bachelor’s degree in climate, sustainability, the environment, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of three years of work experience, or an advanced degree in one of the fields above.
- Willingness to work a few evenings throughout the academic year.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong organization and administrative skills.
- Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong enthusiasm for the mission of the Salata Institute and for working with students.
- Keen attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively with a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; tolerance for and ability to manage several demanding projects simultaneously.
- Tact and sound judgment in interacting with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues.
- A Master’s degree in an area related to climate or sustainability is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screenings:Identity and Education
- Other Information:
- A cover letter is required as part of your application.
- The position is based on the Harvard University campus, with the option to work remotely one day per week, except on Monday.
- This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.
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Work Format Details
This 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.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard 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:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
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