Program Manager

27-Jun-2024

Harvard Law School

66114BR

Job Summary

The Institute for Rebooting Social Media (RSM) at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society seeks a program manager to join its staff team. The Institute for Rebooting Social Media (RSM) is a “pop-up” research initiative to accelerate progress on social media’s most urgent problems; by convening participants across industry, government, civil society, and academia, in focused, timebound collaboration, RSM aims to improve the state of digital social spaces through research, programming, events, and educational opportunities.

The program manager will be responsible for leading the Institute’s day-to-day functions, including the RSM Visiting Scholars program , a year-long interdisciplinary program for visiting faculty to pursue research, publish publicly-facing outputs, and host convenings on a variety of topics related to social media and networked communication in collaboration with each other and the BKC network. Working closely with Institute leadership, the program manager will help to foster and drive RSM’s thematic workstreams, identifying synergies across the existing community and external partners to drive outputs on a range of topics. The program manager will also be expected to organize and facilitate a slate of events and talks on Institute-related topics, including the RSM Speaker Series .

As a part of the broader Berkman Klein Center team, the program manager will be an active member of the community, seeking opportunities to collaborate with the Applied Social Media Lab team and the BKC network, as well as University faculty, staff, and students.

Position Description

As a Program Manager you will:  

• Manage the RSM Visiting Scholars program, including the coordination of application, selection, onboarding, and offboarding processes; design and facilitation of regular cohort meetings, programming, and events; monitoring of program timelines and outputs; and contributing to program deliverables and grant reports.  

• Lead the Institute’s thematic workstreams, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to organize convenings and drive outputs on a range of topics. 

• Serve as the principal administrative contact and key source of program information for the Institute for Rebooting Social Media, liaising with program participants, internal & external partners, students, and staff.  

• Organize and facilitate the RSM Speaker Series and other topical events, workshops, and convenings.  

• Conduct research relevant to RSM and prepare briefing materials for workstreams, program sessions, meetings, and events; draft and edit written outputs including scholarly papers, event/social copy, program evaluations, grant proposals, and reports to funders.  

• Supervise interns and student research assistants and direct staff as relates to specific RSM projects and programs.  

• Work closely with Institute leadership on strategy and operational processes, including budgetary review and reporting.  

• Support and contribute to additional Institute and Berkman Klein Center initiatives as needed. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years of experience in administration and management of programming and events
• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have:  

• Domain knowledge and experience with Internet, technology policy, and/or social media related issues.  

• Prior experience with program management and coordination, including command of project management tools, workflows, and best practices.  

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including faculty. 

• Experience facilitating events and programs, including designing and leading workshops or other educational sessions.  

• Experience managing workflows and personnel, including direct reports.  

• Organization, attention to detail, motivation to take initiative, and ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment  

• Effective written communication skills, including for academic and general audiences; interpersonal skills, including experience leading groups  

Additional Information

This is a term appointment currently expected to extend through 6/30/25, with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need. 

We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

About Us

Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School  is a place where you can thrive.

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, Research

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

405013 Administrator (N)

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Department

Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Appointment End Date

30-Jun-2025

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Identity

Schedule

35 Hours/ Week, M-F

Based on the changing needs of the Center and the Institute, the program manager may be called upon for other tasks at short notice. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. 

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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