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Reporting to the Senior Program Director for the Harvard Kennedy School Project on Indigenous Governance and Development (the Project), the Assistant Director of Honoring Nations and Administrative Fellow is responsible for the day-to-day management of Honoring Contributions in the Governance of American Indian Nations Program (also known as Honoring Nations), a national award program that identifies, celebrates, and shares outstanding examples of tribal governance in the United States. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of American Indian affairs, exceptional communication and organization skills, and willingness to approach problems with creativity and collegiality. The Ash Center is a global and values-driven community that believes diverse perspectives are paramount to better understanding and addressing real-world problems. In fostering an environment of rigor, curiosity, and integrity, we value and respect different opinions, lived experiences, and diverse research and policy areas and approaches. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values.
Since its founding in 1998, the Honoring Nations program has awarded 142 programs from over 100 tribal nations in a broad range of topic areas including economic and social development, education, healthcare, natural resources, justice, and governmental reform. Honoring Nations serves as a vehicle for shifting the focus to what works in Indian Country, fostering pride and confidence in the ability of American Indian governments to make positive contributions to the well-being of their respective communities and citizens. Working with the Harvard Project’s leadership and the Board of Governors, the Assistant Director of Honoring Nations determines programmatic priorities and manages those priorities to completion.
This position has primary responsibility for executing a three-round evaluation process that culminates with a major public event and financial awards. The Assistant Director of Honoring Nations also develops and implements dissemination strategies that provide tribal leaders, public officials, scholars, and the public with resource materials designed to spotlight and facilitation the spread of tribal government best practices. As a key member of the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development team, the Assistant Director spends up to 20% of their time contributing to and coordinating with the Project’s other activities, including applied research and its application to Indian nations.
Harvard University's Administrative Fellowship Program is one of the cornerstones of our diversity and inclusion efforts. We seek to attract talented professionals, and in particular members of historically underrepresented groups, to promote leadership opportunities and careers in higher education. The University encourages applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and others who may contribute to the diversity of Harvard’s leadership. To this end, the Administrative Fellowship Program offers a twelve-month talent management experience complemented by a professional development program. Please visit the program's website for more details.
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Outreach
Awards Process
Dissemination
Program Management
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Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience demonstrating increasing responsibility.
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ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOWS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
On your cover letter, please write a Statement of Purpose/Interest that briefly describes your professional and academic interests as related to employment with Harvard University, and more broadly, the field of Higher Education and how participation in the Administrative Fellowship Program can help advance these interests. Be sure to explain:
1. Why you are seeking a Fellowship
2. What you hope to gain from the experience
3. How you might contribute to the hiring department
Please note: Harvard's Administrative Fellowship Program offers a twelve-month talent management experience complemented by a professional development program. There is a possibility of continuation in the role beyond the one year fellowship, based on continued need and funding.
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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.
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Salary Range: $74,200 - $126,200
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.
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Investment Management
$64k-83k (estimate)
05/01/2024
06/30/2024
harvard.edu
CAMBRIDGE, MA
15,000 - 50,000
1636
$50M - $200M
Investment Management