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Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement and Residential Life (SERL), the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Residential Life is responsible for enhancing the student experience of Harvard Summer School (HSS) students through the leadership and management of programs, resources, and services across a range of student life areas including: student orientation, student activities, Opening Weekend and student arrival, and the residential life staff program.

Residential Life Staff Program

• Develop and manage: residential staff training curriculum; Resident Dean orientation and training events, resource websites, and collateral materials; professional development programming for Resident Deans; residential staff surveys and evaluation; analyze program data and produce annual report

Student Activities & Programming

• Develop and manage a vibrant program of student activities for high school, college-age, and adult students across the HSS Programs. Programming includes athletics, public service and volunteer opportunities, special events, music programs, off-campus trips, wellness programming, college admissions and graduate school preparation, and more.
• Oversee 20+ activities per week over the 7-week summer term
• Oversee the management of events including content, structure, staffing, registration, logistics, feedback, and expenses.
• Responsible for student intern / staff management, including recruitment, hiring, training, and workflow for 12 administrative student staff.
• Manage the development and distribution of communications including newsletter, publicity materials, and website.
• Analyze program data and produce annual report.

Student Orientation

• Develop and oversee the implementation of an HSS-wide orientation model
• Partner with the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) stakeholders across HSS Programs, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and other units on the development of orientation module content
• Manage the implementation of modules and events.

Opening Weekend & Student Arrival

• Develop and oversee operational plans to manage the check-in and move-in of approximately 3,000 students during Opening Weekend and 500 students in each of the 4 subsequent move-ins
• Train and manage 75 staff volunteers assisting with check-in logistics
• Develop and oversee the Vendor & Activities Fair that connects students with available resources, activities, and vendors
• Coordinate with key DCE, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), and University partners including: Registrar's Office, Student Financial Services, Accessibility Services, Enrollment Services, Harvard International Office, Facilities and Yard Operations, Securitas, HSS Programs, and others

Student Health & Safety

• Ensure the safety of students participating in summer activities through the application of protocols and development of practices that prioritize health and safety
• Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures
• Serve on-call 24/7 throughout the 7-week summer term for emergencies that occur during student activities
• Coordinate emergency response with HSS, University, and local partners in response to student health and safety concerns that occur during student activities

Committees

• As directed, lead and serve on the following committees related to: residential staff training, Opening Weekend and student arrivals, dining operations, student activities, student conduct, and other student life matters.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree in relevant field
• Supervisory experience
• Experience in higher education, particularly in student affairs and/or residential life
• Knowledge of the needs of adult learners, college-age students, and high school students alike
• Demonstrated experience with independently administering complex programs
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Experience working with a diverse international public
• Experience handling complex and confidential material
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce, Qualtrics, Zoom, website and media creation platforms

Working Conditions

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety, and well-being of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Harvard University Health Services employees and other healthcare individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University's COVID-19 Information Website.

This position will be based in Cambridge, MA. DCE is currently trialing hybrid workplace models with a minimum of 2 days per week on campus. DCE may adjust these as necessary or appropriate.

Additional Information

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

A cover letter is highly encouraged for consideration.

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) comprises several entities serving about 30,000 students annually. The Harvard Extension School, the Harvard Summer School, the Harvard Professional Development Programs and the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement allow Harvard to serve the learning needs of students across their life. For more than a century, Harvard Extension School has made Harvard faculty and teaching accessible to a diverse community of local, national, and international students. Harvard Extension School enrolls approximately 17,000 students per year in approximately 46 graduate and undergraduate liberal arts and professional fields. More than 1,500 open enrollment courses are offered year-round with over 600 available online are offered at affordable prices to our communities across the world. Harvard Summer School offers approximately 450 courses on the Harvard Campus to 11,000 secondary school, college and adult learners and more than 30 international study abroad programs for up to 600 students each summer. The Division also includes the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement with approximately 550 active members and Harvard Professional Development Programs offering nearly 100 short noncredit programs to more than 3,000 participants annually.

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:
Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year; prorated for part-time employees
Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

Salary Grade: 057

Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

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