• Provide strategic advice and support to the Department Chair and the Associate Chair and work collaboratively with faculty and research professionals in support of their teaching, research, and community service objectives.
• Provide leadership for the administrative and technical staff, establishing and ensuring achievement of performance goals and standards of excellence.
• Oversee all hiring, personnel, and related human resource functions; repsonsible for stategic planning for the department and staffing
• Manage day-today operations, new and existing initiatives, and special projects on an as-needed basis.
• Directly managing a staff of 4; oversee a team of 14 administrative staff and co-manage 5 research administrative staff.
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent experience is required
• 8 years of related experience, with progressively responsible administrative management experience, required
• Supervisory experience required

• Master's Degree in a related field (such as administration, higher education administration, public health, etc.)
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel
Experience working in an academic environment
• - research and/or public health sector is a plus; knowledge of sponsored research, and experience with human resources functions and payroll
• Strong computer and systems skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience exercising diplomacy in communications and interpersonal relations; poised confidence in dealing effectively with multiple constituencies at senior levels both at the School and across the University
• Experience evaluating problems thoroughly, showing resourcefulness in identifying solutions, and displaying sound judgment
• Experience motivating, developing, and inspiring employees at all levels
• Experience demonstrating maturity and capacity to respond to shifting and fluid priorities
• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity
• Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals

• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 180 day orientation and review period.

• 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.

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