Harvard University
Director of Special Projects
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Auto req ID:
66867BRJob Code:
360058Department:
Institute of PoliticsOffice Location:
USA - MA - CambridgeBusiness Title:
Director of Special ProjectsSalary Grade:
058Time Status:
Full-timeUnion:
00 - Non Union, Exempt or TemporaryBasic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years related experience in program or project management.Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Master's Degree preferred.Graduate or undergraduate degree with interdisciplinary focus strongly preferred (such as public administration, public policy, government, etc.).State and local government, higher education or political experience strongly preferred.The Director is a professional with solid supervisory, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written.Must be comfortable speaking before a group and willing to work nights, weekends and travel.Position Description:
Creates and implements all special event operations, including all aspects of logistics, faculty and speaker relationships and curriculum development; takes the lead in anticipating and resolving all issues in collaboration with the IOP Director and Executive Director for the IOP's signature conferences.Develops strong working relationships with participating guests, media, and partner organizations.Responsible for program recruitment to achieve maximum participation, particularly from newly elected mayors and members of Congress.Develops program budgets and exercises full financial management and oversight of conferences and special events.Manages all aspects of recruitment and enrollment process, oversees participant outreach, and establishes admissions criteria. Oversees communication strategy and processes with prospective participants.Manages support staff assigned to program, ensuring a high level of professionalism, teamwork and focus on participant experience.Develops and maintains strong alumni relations through proactive outreach initiatives, fostering a sense of community and engagement.Establishes program timelines and coordinates all efforts with participants, speakers and staff.Maintains a high level of professionalism and focus on program participant experience. Seeks to exceed participant expectations whenever possible.Responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with elected officials, senior staff and press.Oversees outreach strategy and strategic partnerships for all major IOP conferences and special events.Contributes to the improvement of programs and department processes and procedures.Mentors and supervises Harvard undergraduates and Harvard Kennedy School students in the development and involvement in all student programming aligned with major conferences and events.Works as a senior member of the Institute of Politics staff and participates in discussions around management and future initiatives.Job Summary:
The Director of Special Projects at the Institute of Politics (IOP) at the Kennedy School of Government is responsible for conceiving and directing the development and implementation of high-profile political events and conferences, including Newly Elected Members of Congress; Campaign Decision Makers and Newly Elected Mayors Conference.In addition to overseeing these large-scale conferences, the Director of Special Projects is responsible for multiple strategic collaborations with public service and political partnerships. They are expected to manage existing IOP collaborations with national organizations and to develop new opportunities for the IOP and wider Harvard community.The Director of Special Projects represents the Institute of Politics and the Harvard Kennedy School to students, invited speakers, faculty and program participants.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
At 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.Benefits:
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package.Work Format:
This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts.About Us:
The Institute of Politics was established in 1966 as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Its purpose is to unite and engage students, particularly undergraduates, with academics, politicians, activists, and policymakers on a non-partisan basis.
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66867BRJob Code:
360058Department:
Institute of PoliticsOffice Location:
USA - MA - CambridgeBusiness Title:
Director of Special ProjectsSalary Grade:
058Time Status:
Full-timeUnion:
00 - Non Union, Exempt or TemporaryBasic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years related experience in program or project management.Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Master's Degree preferred.Graduate or undergraduate degree with interdisciplinary focus strongly preferred (such as public administration, public policy, government, etc.).State and local government, higher education or political experience strongly preferred.The Director is a professional with solid supervisory, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written.Must be comfortable speaking before a group and willing to work nights, weekends and travel.Position Description:
Creates and implements all special event operations, including all aspects of logistics, faculty and speaker relationships and curriculum development; takes the lead in anticipating and resolving all issues in collaboration with the IOP Director and Executive Director for the IOP's signature conferences.Develops strong working relationships with participating guests, media, and partner organizations.Responsible for program recruitment to achieve maximum participation, particularly from newly elected mayors and members of Congress.Develops program budgets and exercises full financial management and oversight of conferences and special events.Manages all aspects of recruitment and enrollment process, oversees participant outreach, and establishes admissions criteria. Oversees communication strategy and processes with prospective participants.Manages support staff assigned to program, ensuring a high level of professionalism, teamwork and focus on participant experience.Develops and maintains strong alumni relations through proactive outreach initiatives, fostering a sense of community and engagement.Establishes program timelines and coordinates all efforts with participants, speakers and staff.Maintains a high level of professionalism and focus on program participant experience. Seeks to exceed participant expectations whenever possible.Responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with elected officials, senior staff and press.Oversees outreach strategy and strategic partnerships for all major IOP conferences and special events.Contributes to the improvement of programs and department processes and procedures.Mentors and supervises Harvard undergraduates and Harvard Kennedy School students in the development and involvement in all student programming aligned with major conferences and events.Works as a senior member of the Institute of Politics staff and participates in discussions around management and future initiatives.Job Summary:
The Director of Special Projects at the Institute of Politics (IOP) at the Kennedy School of Government is responsible for conceiving and directing the development and implementation of high-profile political events and conferences, including Newly Elected Members of Congress; Campaign Decision Makers and Newly Elected Mayors Conference.In addition to overseeing these large-scale conferences, the Director of Special Projects is responsible for multiple strategic collaborations with public service and political partnerships. They are expected to manage existing IOP collaborations with national organizations and to develop new opportunities for the IOP and wider Harvard community.The Director of Special Projects represents the Institute of Politics and the Harvard Kennedy School to students, invited speakers, faculty and program participants.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
At 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.Benefits:
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package.Work Format:
This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts.About Us:
The Institute of Politics was established in 1966 as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Its purpose is to unite and engage students, particularly undergraduates, with academics, politicians, activists, and policymakers on a non-partisan basis.
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