Managing Director, Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (Education)

Location: On campus in Cambridge, MA; all duties must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location.

Salary grade: 063. The corresponding salary range is provided through Harvard's salary range information.

Company

hirify.global's Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning creates scalable learning experiences, online courses, educational technology tools, and teaching and learning initiatives.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the department's 80+ person staff across course creation, marketing, human resources, finance, and technology.
• Oversee the department's $22 million-plus budget, annual budget, multi-year financial plans, contracts, and financial models.
• Partner with the Vice Provost and Deputy Provost on strategic initiatives, operational planning, and execution.
• Translate strategic priorities into project plans, timelines, metrics, milestones, and status reporting.
• Guide the transformation of course development and production processes, including the application of AI and technology tools.
• Build relationships with Harvard leadership, schools, faculty, external constituents, donors, and university-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, including leadership and management experience.
• Experience coaching professional-level direct reports and their teams.
• Strong project management, financial, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment and handle confidential matters with discretion.
• hirify.global cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice to have

• M.B.A. or equivalent.
• Experience managing a multi-layered organization and working with people from varied backgrounds, disciplines, and expertise levels.
• Understanding of higher education pedagogical contexts and priorities.
• Experience in online learning, educational media, education publishing, or academic technology.

Culture & Benefits

• 18-month benefits-eligible term appointment with the possibility of renewal.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• Paid time off, including parental leave, and retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing, mental health, family, caregiver, and professional development support, including tuition assistance.
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.