Program Manager

26-Jan-2022

Harvard Medical School

57021BR

Job Summary

The Harvard Macy Institute sponsors 6 annual professional development programs for faculty involved in the training of health care professionals at all levels of the academy (undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education).

The Macy Institute’s programs are considered to be the premier health care professions faculty development activity in the world and, as such, annually attract a large number of national and international applicants for a limited number of seats.     The total annual enrollment across all courses ranges from 300-325 participant scholars.     The number of faculty, dependent on the number of participant scholars in a given program, generally totals about 140 annually who offer their time and expertise to the Institute.   About 80% of the faculty are drawn from the alumni community and serve as speakers, small group facilitators, and elective faculty and in this sense the mission of the Institute has truly become a community effort and a primary reason for maintaining and mentoring the Institute alumni base.  

Job-Specific Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

•    Plan and execute all marketing strategies for each course with internal and external vendors
•    Plan and strategize the course development process for each course.
•    Design all planning meeting agendas and follow up with each action item in the construction of the courses.
•    Design strategies for faculty recruitment for each course
•    Respond to inquiries from potential applicants. Develop all course correspondence sent to applicants, attendees, and faculty. Develop logistic materials, and course evaluations. Work with printer on course handouts; upload course syllabus and faculty presentations to Content Management System. Make all small group assignments. Arrange all course social events, course catering, and AV requirements. Determine conference space and breakout space needs and book space accordingly. Arrange for hotel blocks during course. Make & implement QI recommendations.

•    Develop & manage Institute budgets of over $1 million, identifying & implementing cost savings strategies to ensure that expenditures remain within budget projections. Negotiate contracts with vendors, utilize & synthesize financial data and make QI recommendations. Provide financial & budgetary reports to Institute director, university financial office, or funding agencies. Will develop grant applications and reports. Provide additional financial support as needed.

•    Manage & implement information technology & software systems that support course & administrative activities. Research, recommend & update systems that will help with course & administrative efficiencies. Oversight of HMI website and development of content for Institute online newsletter.

•    Serves as HMI representative at annual conferences, organizes exhibits, academic activities, and social events. Staffs the exhibit table & social events, answering questions on HMI programs, recommendations of programs to attend. Arranges for the delivery of exhibit materials to conference center and back to Boston. Develops materials for exhibit. Contributes to the Institute goals by accomplishing related duties as required. Serve as liaison between the Institute and its growing community of over 5000 scholars and faculty.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and/or equivalent level of training and experience in educational or conference management.  5 or more years of related experience required.  Occasional travel required representing Institute at conferences.   Occasional weekend, early morning and late evening work required based upon program schedules.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Experience with project planning in a continuing education setting; experience developing and financially managing courses, conferences, workshops and special events; experience preparing & managing budgets to meet financial goals; must have computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet navigation and an understanding of social media; must be able to work independently using appropriate and decisive judgment, handle numerous projects and details and prioritize according to needs; must be a team player and have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and have the ability to manage and handle on-the-spot changes and emergencies in a professional and effective manner. Flexible 35-hour week schedule, dependent upon program schedules.

Additional Information

This Staff role may start as a remote position due to the COVID-19 pandemic and while restrictions are still in place. The current remote nature of this role is considered temporary and may change as the University continues to evaluate options. While we continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 guidelines, local on-campus work may be expected for some roles. Harvard Medical School does support flexible schedules, subject to individual departments’ business needs.

Harvard requires COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members. 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/ . 

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, incredibly affordable classes directly at the Harvard Extension School, and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
• Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complementary health services.
• Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events, and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

Job Function

General Administration

Location

USA - MA - Boston

Job Code

358057 Admin Pro/Indiv Contrib

Department

Harvard Macy Institute

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening

Credit, Criminal, Education, Identity

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EEO Statement

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