Manager of Administrative Initiatives

30-Jun-2022

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

59051BR

Job Summary

Working  closely with the Director of Administration and the Chair of the Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS), this position serves two roles.  They work closely to administer faculty searches, promotions and AFVS Department  meetings. This position supports the pedagogical vision as well as the administrative  direction of the department.

Position Description

Working  closely with the Director of Administration and the Chair of the Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS), this position serves two roles.  They work closely to administer faculty searches, promotions and AFVS Department  meetings. This position supports the pedagogical vision as well as the administrative  direction of the department. 

This position also centralizes administrative approaches and, working with Studio and Film/Video staff,  initiates  a centralized approach for setting, implementing and overseeing curricular goals and resources.    They  work to  establish procedures and policies to insure the seamless sharing of student resources.   Forging greater connections between the two units, they develop transparent, standardized practices and approaches for sharing resources as well as a common vision to support the needs of faculty and students. This position also contributes to onboarding for Teaching Teams and Staff.

Basic Qualifications

This position requires 5 years of previous experience in Arts Administration and 3 years experience supervising others.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Strong communication skills required. MFA is preferred. Knowledge of fabrication and digital media preferred. 

Working Conditions

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Additional Information

All offers will be made by FAS HR. 

Job Function

General Administration

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

359057 Admin Dept/Program Admin

Department

Art, Film, and Visual Studies

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Schedule

9-5, Monday through Friday

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EEO Statement

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