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ExecutiveDirector
“Executive Director at Harvard University. Skills: academic administration, research administration, programmatic leadership, strategic vision development, financial planning, fundraising initiatives, Mandarin proficiency, written Chinese proficiency. building coordinated programs for the university’s research engagement with China. ensuring effective implementation of interdisciplinary China-focused research activities in the humanities and social sciences”
Industry & Context.
International travel is required, Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Credit, Criminal, This is an on site/in office position based in Cambridge, MA., Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
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 in the humanities and social sciences
coordinating support for research and teaching activities throughout the university involving engagement with China
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 the Center’s strategic goals
overseeing FCCS programs
and managing new programs and initiatives
building and maintaining relationships to enhance Chinese studies within Harvard and beyond
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 and other meetings of FCCS leaders
training and managing the FCCS staff
managing FCCS budget and space
helping coordinate 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 and working with the Executive Director for University Programs at the Harvard Center Shanghai 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 and 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 and 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; providing guidance to FCCS visiting scholars, postdocs, and graduate student associates; 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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