Associate Director
Posted 5 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Associate Director of the Harvard Foundation”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- 057
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyHigher Education
Study levelMaster's
Company Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Manage assessment needs of the student body and the organization of educational, social and cultural activities.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Programming and Events
- Oversee the development and implementation of an intersectional array of programs and events which account for students’ developmental needs.
- Develop ongoing mechanisms for feedback from current undergraduates and from alumni to inform program development and implementation.
- Share responsibility for budget oversight for programs and events.
- Collaborate with campus partners and act as liaison to other DSO and College offices and programs responsible for student organization, advising, planning and events, etc.
- Develop learning outcomes and collect and assess program data.
- Provide programmatic leadership and administrative direction of Harvard Foundation space in Sever Hall.
- Serve as administrative lead for and advisor to the First-Year International Program, a pre-orientation program for international students and U.S. students who have lived overseas.
- Support Woodbridge students in their community building efforts.
- In partnership with Program Manager for Military Students, provide leadership and support for military and veteran students.
Residential Staff Training