Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Direct all aspects of student service operations including the development, organization, management, and implementation of all programs and events for students and student organizations.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, Academic Engagement, the Director leads and manages all aspects of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF), whose primary mission is to serve Harvard College students, faculty, and administrators as the primary source of information about undergraduate research, scholarships, and fellowships at Harvard and beyond. The Director will develop and implement long-term strategies to increase the accessibility and visibility of URAF as this hub of information and advising for undergraduate research and postgraduate fellowship opportunities at Harvard College. This position will provide overall strategic management of the office in the areas of policy development, program management, financial management, data reporting, evaluation, staffing, delivery of services, and relations with internal and external constituents. The Director of URAF will work with the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education to lead the office in new directions in accordance with the mission of Harvard College.

Specific duties include:

• Sets vision and goals for the office, sets office priorities and policies, and is ultimately responsible for overall office performance.  Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates URAF programs and services.
• Leads and provides overall supervision to a team that manages undergraduate research and fellowship programs administered by the College, including pedagogical design, operational planning, and implementation.
• Plans, implements, and directs innovative and new programs, in consultation with the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, Academic Engagement, and in coordination with other OUE, College, and University colleagues.
• Overall responsibility for a portfolio of undergraduate research, scholarships, and fellowship programs and opportunities and serves as university-wide expert on all matters regarding undergraduate research and fellowships, identifies and analyzes benchmarks and manages complex relationships among university-wide research units.
• Works with faculty across Harvard University and affiliated research institutions (e.g. the Broad Institute) to enhance research and fellowship experiences growing out of undergraduate concentrations.
• Manages over $6M in funds to support undergraduate research and postgraduate fellowships.
• Makes strategic programming recommendations to the Dean of Undergraduate Education for new/expanded research and fellowships initiatives.
• Stewards relationships with external organizations, including foundations and other higher education institutions, and manages grant application and reporting processes. Consults with departmental, divisional, school, and other leadership to ensure equity and consistency in undergraduate research training and opportunities.
• Oversees URAF administration and budget in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Administration. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education.

• Responsible for effective staff management, including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment
• Direct the design and implementation of programs to enhance the quality of the student experience of the student experience; manage the processes, outreach, content and finances
• Provide individual and group advising in support of students’ well-being, success and completion of degree requirements
• Provide student organizations with guidance and advising including training, strategic planning, financial oversight, and policy and procedures
• Direct the implementation of events, seminars and conferences including developing content and structure, publicity, coordination with other Harvard offices and groups and logistical details
• Prepare annual reports on the activities of programs and setting future goals
• May develop, manage and oversee departmental budget
• May review accommodation request and determine eligibility 
• May serve as primary contact for students in regards to Title IX; disseminate information about policies, manage and keep track of cases and provide guidance and support to students
• Collaborate with leadership in the strategic planning and policy development for all matters related to student organizations
• Design and provide training and resources for students and staff
• Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of practices in research and fellowships administration in higher education institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated program development and management skills, with an emphasis on initiative, creativity, analysis, assessment, and follow through.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, and the ability to develop effective programs and policies.
• Energy, creativity, and enthusiasm for improving access to opportunities for all undergraduates interested in conducting research or engaging in a fellowship, with special focus on students from backgrounds and experiences historically underrepresented in academia.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate as an advisor to and team member with students, faculty, administrators, and external partners, domestic and foreign.
• Proven capacity to manage and prioritize multiple and complex responsibilities simultaneously, and to function independently, effectively, and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred knowledge of undergraduate curriculum and faculty research, as well as domestic and foreign academic enrichment and career development opportunities for students and postgraduates.
• Proven ability in financial resource management.
• Donor relations and/or fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Knowledge of academic and research career development strategies and academic enrichment programs.
• Experience managing both professional and support staff.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.