Program Manager, Fellowships

Job Code405013 Administrator (N)Sub-Unit056Time StatusFull-timeUnion55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech WorkersBasic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


• 5+ years' related experience in program or project management

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree preferred


• Proficiency in Hebrew preferred


• Experience coaching or mentoring students


• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail


• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work independently


• Proven ability to work with diverse international communities


• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals


• Proven ability to manage a budget

Additional InformationThis position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal.Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule with regular evening hours, occasional weekends, and some travel.and see yourself at Harvard Kennedy School.

We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.

Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager. 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.Salary Range: $72,776 - $119,074

Note: Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.DepartmentCenter for Public LeadershipPre-Employment ScreeningEducation, IdentityJob FunctionGeneral AdministrationPosition DescriptionCo-curricular Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation: Oversee the fellowship portfolio, which includes:

• Support, implement, and deliver co-curricular programs focused on the unique context of each fellowship and track student progress


• Coach graduate students one-on-one each semester to create individualized learning plans and develop core leadership competencies during the academic year


• Facilitate cohort sessions skillfully during the academic year


• Support fellows in planning and leading an annual field experience to a U.S. city focused on a policy issue of interest within the context of their cohort


• Partner in designing and evaluating outcomes


• Propose innovative programs in response to fellows' feedback


• Strategize ways to build community within and across fellowships


• Manage operational tasks and budgets responsibly to ensure compliance

Recruitment & Selection:

• Lead the reading, interview, and selection process for the cohorts


• Partner with HKS admissions to identify and target outreach to recruit promising students at HKS


• Serve as an internal point of contact for prospective Harvard students interested in the fellowships

Alumni Engagement:

• Support the Engagement team to cultivate alumni relations and donor engagement


• Collaborate with the Engagement team to inform stewardship reports and organize donor meetings


• Participate in cohort-level alumni activities


• Connect fellowship alumni to current fellows as mentors and informal supports

Professional Culture:

• Promote the learning and growth of staff and students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice:


• Demonstrate capacity to reflect and improve one's own practice, analyze data, examine issues, set relevant goals, and develop approaches to improve teaching and learning


• Communicate professionally and work collaboratively with all stakeholders and colleagues


• Give and receive actionable feedback to inform program growth and development


• Actively pursue professional development to improve the quality of practice or build the expertise and experience to assume different instructional and leadership roles


• Adhere to all Harvard and CPL administrative policies, procedures, and protocols


• Contribute to cross-fellow programming design and implementation¿

School/UnitHarvard Kennedy SchoolJob SummaryThe Program Manager will oversee the programming and engagement for two prestigious fellowships: the Wolk Israeli Graduate Fellowship, which supports emerging Israeli leaders, and the Gleitsman Fellowship in Social Activism which cultivates students committed to social change. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring familiarity with the Jewish community and Hebrew language skills would be a plus, as one of the fellowships engages deeply with Jewish leadership and culture. That said, both fellowships benefit from a thoughtful, inclusive, and community centered approach to leadership development.At the heart of the Center for Public Leadership's (CPL) mission are our graduate student fellowships, which provide robust leadership development and training to rising public leaders each year. The fellowships offer students an intensive, cohort-based co-curricular program grounded in servant leadership and experiential learning that supplement students' time in the classroom. The programming speaks to the core of CPL's and Harvard Kennedy School's (HKS) commitments to improving public leadership across the globe.Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingHarvard Kennedy School's Mission and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Anti-RacismAt Harvard Kennedy School, fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels they belong is a matter of basic fairness consistent with our core values as an institution. It is also essential to our mission of improving public policy and leadership-because recruiting the best people and creating an environment where they can thrive make us better at what we do, because we learn more from people with different perspectives, and because we work in diverse groups and serve diverse societies. Learn more about Harvard Kennedy School's commitment to Diversity Equity, and Anti-Racism.BenefitsWe invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website ( ) 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.

Work FormatHybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)#LI-DS1Work Format DetailsThis 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.

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