06-May-2024
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
65806BR
Position Description
Administrative
- Serves as the chief academic officer/academic dean as well as dean of students in the House, with responsibility for ensuring that all students make steady progress toward their degrees (somewhere between 450-550 students, depending on the House).
- Supervises the Academic Coordinator (AC) in the House; hires, trains, and oversees the work of the AC; conducts annual goal setting and performance review process for AC. Ensures proper record keeping, confidentiality, and oversight of student files.
Student Support
- Oversees holistic care for students in the House, addressing the academic, social, and personal dimensions of their Harvard College experience. This involves working closely with Faculty Deans and other House staff, the Dean of Students, the Administrative Board and Honor Council, HUHS, CAMHS, and colleagues in the Registrar’s Office, Office of Undergraduate Education, the Dean of Students Office, and partner offices, including the Academic Resource Center and Disability Access Office.
- Works with faculty and academic departments on issues affecting individual students, including cases where students may be making unsatisfactory progress in their courses or may be facing other challenges.
House Leadership
- Serves as a senior member of the House leadership team. Meets and communicates with the senior members of the House team, including the Faculty Deans, House Administrator, Building Manager, and Dining Hall Manager, to help set the vision and objectives for the House as a whole.
- Resides on campus and participates in House life, including taking regular meals in the dining halls, attending certain House events, and holding weekly office hours. The ABRD also plays a significant role in Commencement and sometimes presides at significant House events.
Academic Teaching and Advising
- Teaches three courses over 5 years within the University and often contributes to the needs of an academic department in other ways, including advising senior theses and reading/research courses, as well as serving on departmental committees.
- In partnership with the Faculty Deans, ABRDs are responsible for overseeing any medical school, graduate school, and fellowship endorsement letter College processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Supervisory experience
- Master’s degree in relevant field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced excel skills
- Ability to work with students, colleagues, clients and external organizations
- Communication skills (both written and verbal)
Physical Requirements
- Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time
- Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an office setting
- May be required to work nights and weekends
Work Format Details
This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
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.
Job Function
Faculty & Student Services
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code
S0358M FSS Student Service Mgt IV
Department
Dean of Students Office
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Pre-Employment Screening
Criminal, Education, Employment
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.
EEO 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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