Ast Dir, Cert & Non-Dg Offrgs
Harvard University
- Cambridge, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills
- Ability to work with students, student organizations, colleagues, clients, and external organizations
- Written and verbal communication skills
- We will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- In order to be considered for this role, a resume and cover letter must be submitted with application.
- All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience
- Designs academic advising strategies for the certificate and non-degree credential earners, focusing on degree- and certificate-seeker paths, the transition between certificate-seeker to degree-seeker, and the ways new non-degree offerings intersect with these options.
- Communicates advising strategy to the Certificates Director, OPA&A, and Academic Advisors. Oversees implementation of advising strategy with Certificate and Non-Degree Offerings Team, Enrollment Services, and external vendors.
- Counsels students on basic to complex academic issues and course selection.
- Develops, runs, and analyzes reports to understand the certificate and non-degree student population and monitor changes over time. Tracks certificate and non-degree student enrollments and outcomes. Makes decisions about student support and advising, and recommendations for credential revisions or new credential development, based on this data.
- Designs strategic plan to work with employers to understand the impact of a Harvard non-degree credential on hiring and promoting practices.
- Develop a strategic plan for each credential.
- Stays ahead of industry trends to assess new courses and certificate offerings.
- Responsible for building strong relationships with employers.
- Coordinates with teams around Harvard Extension School (HES) to advance certificate and non-degree programs strategic needs:
- Marketing to communicate certificate student profiles and professional outcomes.
- CARC and to strategize how to communicate about certificates and non-degree offerings to employers.
- Office of Student Affairs to engage students and develop policies
- In collaboration with Certificates Director and Associate Director, participates in certificates & non-degree offerings program design, policy, launch, and revision, bringing insights based on employment, professional use, and student experience findings.
- Collaborates with Advancement Office to organize annual Certificate Earner Celebration. May organize other co-curricular events and opportunities. Manages special projects as needed.
- 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.