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ProgramManager,GleitsmanFellowship
“Program Manager, Gleitsman Fellowship at Harvard University. Skills: Program management, Fellowship management, Student coaching, Stakeholder engagement. Oversee the fellowship portfolio. Support, implement, and deliver co-curricular programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve public policy and leadership; Advance Harvard's world-changing mission; Create a diverse and welcoming environment; Provide robust leadership development and training; Develop core leadership competencies; Achieve shared goals; Improve the quality of practice; Build expertise and experience to assume different instructional and leadership roles; Ensure everyone at Harvard thrives
Industry & Context.
Analyze data; Examine issues; Set relevant goals; Develop approaches to improve teaching and learning
Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule with regular evening hours, occasional weekends, and some travel., Visa sponsorship is not provided., Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years related experience in program or project management
Nice to Have
Master's degree, Experience in coaching or mentoring students, Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and attention to detail, Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work independently, Proven ability to work with diverse international communities, Ability to work with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals, Proven ability to manage a budget
What You'll Do.
Oversee the fellowship portfolio
and deliver co-curricular programs
Track student progress
Coach graduate students one-on-one
Create individualized learning plans
Develop core leadership competencies
Facilitate cohort sessions
Support fellows in planning and leading an annual field experience
Partner in designing and evaluating outcomes
Propose innovative programs
Strategize ways to build community
Manage operational tasks and budgets
and selection process for the cohort
Partner with HKS admissions to identify and target outreach
Serve as an internal point of contact for prospective Harvard students
Support the Engagement team to cultivate alumni relations and donor engagement
Participate in cohort-level alumni activities
Connect fellowship alumni to current fellows as mentors and informal supports
Promote the learning and growth of staff and students
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and colleagues; Give and receive actionable feedback; Contribute to cross-fellow programming design and implementation
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; Professional communication
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project management, Manage multiple projects simultaneously, Meet deadlines
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