Director of EdRedesign Fellowship for Cradle-to-Career Partnership Leaders

22-Mar-2024

Harvard Graduate School of Education

65376BR

Job Summary

The EdRedesign Lab (EdRedesign) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education invites applications for the position of Director of EdRedesign Fellowship for Cradle-to-Career Partnership Leaders, reporting to EdRedesign’s Deputy Director. The position will launch and oversee EdRedesign’s new fellowship program for cradle-to-career, place-based partnership leaders (Fellowship), including curriculum development (in conjunction with Deputy and Faculty Director), recruitment and selection processes, planning all Fellowship-related events, and supporting all operational aspects of the Fellowship program. The Fellowship is expected to launch in fall 2024, with recruitment and selection to begin this spring. Additionally, this position will be responsible for overseeing EdRedesign’s external collaborations related to the Fellowship and will represent the organization at national events through speaking and writing about the Fellowship. 

About the Fellowship:

EdRedesign, in collaboration with national field leaders, is launching a tuition-free 18-month Fellowship for the next wave of leaders of cradle-to-career, place-based partnerships. This Fellowship will both upskill leaders and advance the field by creating certificates that validate the skills needed to lead and support place-based partnerships. 

Place-based partnerships – networks of people and organizations in the same geographic area who work together to equitably improve community outcomes – are a critical and increasingly utilized approach to addressing our most pressing social and economic issues. Backbone organizations – or intermediaries - play an indispensable role in supporting place-based, collaborative action work. Leaders of these initiatives are at the center of partnerships and require a unique cross-sector skill set that is not typically taught in academic programs. This Fellowship fills a unique niche in leadership development by building skills of cradle-to-career, place-based partnership leaders with a carefully curated cross-sector training program.

Position Description

• Launch the Fellowship program in collaboration with EdRedesign staff and national partners
  • Coordinate all aspects of the Fellowship selection process, including recruiting candidates, marketing to national intermediaries, enlisting volunteer reviewers, and developing and overseeing the selection processes 
  • Identify and develop Fellowship programming, curriculum, and materials throughout the 18-month fellowship, which includes three in-person convenings and monthly virtual sessions
  • Develop learning and network-building opportunities that expose Fellows to exemplary place-based partnerships of various models, units of change, and points of entry and accelerate the development of identified competencies
  • Support Fellows, including regular check-ins, collection of updates, success stories, and impact data, and ongoing cohort communications
  • Track and analyze Fellowship-related data to inform continuous improvement for future cohorts and to engage national funders
  • Support the development team to secure grant funding, including drafting grant proposals and reports and meeting with current and prospective funders as needed
  • Partner closely with EdRedesign senior leadership staff, national partners, and consultants to execute the activities above
  • Manage all administrative aspects of the Fellowship program, with support from staff, including overseeing all event planning, contracts, and vendors; overseeing the administration of travel and accommodations for Fellows; identifying space for trainings and receptions; and acting as onsite lead for Fellowship convenings
• Integration with Harvard University and EdRedesign
  • Develop relationships with University partners across a range of disciplines, supporting the integration of EdRedesign’s new Fellowship into other relevant communities of practice work and related Fellowship programs across the University.
  • Represent the needs and interests of EdRedesign’s Fellowship program in other initiatives and public events.
  • Supervise work and processes of Fellowship staff, including primary responsibility for evaluating performance and performance management as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with University colleagues at Harvard and beyond; develop and maintain professional affiliations with colleagues in similar positions at other organizations; represent EdRedesign at conferences and events. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required
• 7 years of progressively relevant professional experience  

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting underserved populations and proximate leadership 
• Experience inspiring, energizing, and supporting senior leaders through talent development programs (e.g. fellowships, internships, trainings, etc.)
• Experience, expertise, and demonstrated commitment to develop and nurture diverse approaches to collaborative cross-sector initiatives in local communities
• Some supervisory experience preferred together with skills to direct and mentor staff, and commitment to an inclusive and team-based approach to projects
• Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, cultural competence, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated record of strong public speaking and written presentation skills
• A belief in the power of cross-sector collaboration to drive population-level change to make positive, progressive change in the world
• A strong demonstrated commitment to economic, racial, gender, and environmental justice
• Some travel will be required
• Masters degree preferred in a related sector (e.g., education, public policy, or talent management)

Working Conditions

HGSE is currently developing dynamic workplace models which will actively support a combination of on-campus and remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and operational needs allow. You and your manager will discuss the best schedule based on your role and operational need. If your role allows for remote work, please note that all remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA (Only Exempt), CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Please also note that Harvard will withhold each applicable state’s required tax and other withholdings from your paycheck for the time you work there.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

HGSE is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education. 

HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions.  We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows everyone to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school. 

We do this by: 

Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve 

Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged 

Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation 

Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion 

Communicating transparently and respectfully; and 

Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment 

About the Harvard Graduate School of Education 

Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: www.gse.harvard.edu 

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources 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

General Administration

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

360058 Admin Offcr/SrIndiv Contrib

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

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