Harvard University

education

ExecutiveDirector

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Executive Director at Harvard University. Skills: administrative leadership, programmatic leadership, China Studies expertise, stakeholder engagement, budget management. building coordinated programs for the university’s research engagement with China. ensuring effective implementation of interdisciplinary China-focused research activities”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure effective implementation of interdisciplinary China-focused research activities; coordinate support for research and teaching activities; implement outreach to alumni, affiliates, and colleagues to identify areas for academic collaboration; oversee FCCS programs, seminars, and events; propose, implement, and manage new programs and initiatives; build and maintain relationships to enhance Chinese studies within Harvard and beyond; oversee Critical Issues Confronting China website and video production; oversee the production of annual reports and other communications, and agendas for executive committee meetings and other meetings of FCCS leaders; manage FCCS budget and space; help coordinate the Harvard Taipei Academy Summer School program; oversee the administration and delivery of local HCF programs and events; oversee scheduling and planning of the meetings of the Harvard China Fund Steering Committee; develop relationships with Chinese institutions and with Harvard faculty interested in working in China; facilitate connections between US-based Harvard faculty and staff and the Harvard Center Shanghai; manage the Cambridge-based budget of the Harvard China Fund and work with the Executive Director for University Programs at the Harvard Center Shanghai on short- and long-term financial planning; oversee the Harvard Summer School program in Shanghai and the Summer Internship Program in Greater China; develop and help implement a strategic vision for the Harvard Center Shanghai; promote academic collaborations and to catalyze new activities at the HCS; coordinate with the ED of University Programs at the HCS and with the University Development Office on fundraising initiatives and on the annual meetings of the Harvard China Advisory Group

Industry & Context.

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Eligibility Requirements

International travel is required, Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position, Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Credit, Criminal, This is an on site/in office position based in Cambridge, MA., Certain visa types may limit work location., Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Eight years’ experience in academic, research, or related administrative roles., Supervisory and budgetary experience., Proficiency in Mandarin and written Chinese.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience preferred., Broad knowledge of China Studies and familiarity with current affairs in Greater China, Personal experience living and working in Greater China a plus., Excellent English-language oral and written communication skills., Demonstrated ability to plan and manage organizational growth and balance multiple competing objectives., Ability to work productively in a highly decentralized environment., interpersonal and leadership skills, and proven commitment to teamwork.

What You'll Do.

building coordinated programs for the university’s research engagement with China

ensuring effective implementation of interdisciplinary China-focused research activities

coordinating support for research and teaching activities

representing the FCCS and the HCF to internal and external audiences

implementing outreach to alumni

and colleagues to identify areas for academic collaboration

overseeing budgets and leading staff in implementing strategic goals

overseeing FCCS programs

and managing new programs and initiatives

building and maintaining relationships to enhance Chinese studies

consulting with faculty on project organization or proposal development

providing guidance to FCCS visiting scholars

and graduate student associates

overseeing Critical Issues Confronting China website and video production

overseeing the production of annual reports and other communications

and agendas for executive committee meetings

training and managing FCCS staff

managing FCCS budget and space

coordinating the Harvard Taipei Academy Summer School program

overseeing the administration and delivery of local HCF programs and events

overseeing scheduling and planning of the meetings of the Harvard China Fund Steering Committee

developing relationships with Chinese institutions and with Harvard faculty interested in working in China

facilitating connections between US-based Harvard faculty and staff and the Harvard Center Shanghai

managing the Cambridge-based budget of the Harvard China Fund

working on short- and long-term financial planning

overseeing the Harvard Summer School program in Shanghai and the Summer Internship Program in Greater China

supervising staff at the HCF Cambridge Office

developing and helping implement a strategic vision for the Harvard Center Shanghai

promoting academic collaborations

catalyzing new activities at the HCS

coordinating with the ED of University Programs at the HCS and with the University Development Office on fundraising initiatives

coordinating on the annual meetings of the Harvard China Advisory Group

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working in close collaboration with the Executive Director for University Programs at the Harvard Center Shanghai; consulting with faculty on project organization or proposal development; meeting with faculty and senior administrators across the university to promote academic collaborations; coordinating with the ED of University Programs at the HCS and with the University Development Office on fundraising initiatives

Communication Scope

English-language oral and written communication skills

Process & Methodology

plan and manage organizational growth, balance multiple competing objectives

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