Harvard Kennedy School
Impact Assessment & Knowledge Management Specialist, Bloomberg Center for Cities
Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Join us as an
Impact Assessment & Knowledge Management Specialist
in the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard Kennedy School.
By working at Harvard University you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard’s 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.
About the Bloomberg Center for Cities The Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University serves a global community committed to improving public management, leadership, and governance. The Center’s cross‑Harvard collaboration unites expertise focused on cities across disciplines and schools to produce research, train leaders, and develop resources for global use. The Center is designed to have practical impact on the future of cities, where more than half of the world’s people now live, by informing and inspiring local government leaders, scholars, students, and others who work to improve the lives of residents around the world.
Job Description The Center’s Strategy and Impact team provides thought partnership, evaluative analysis, and insights to guide strategy, identify impact, and continuously improve programs, support offerings, curriculum, and broader Center work. The team measures impact by assessing how ideas are adopted in practice, leads recruitment for the Program for New Mayors, the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, and serves as steward of Initiative data. In collaboration with the Communications team, the team showcases impact for donors, Harvard, and global audiences.
Responsibilities
Impact Assessment & Evaluation
Design and implement evaluations of student offerings in line with theories of change and the Center’s vision for impact, collaborating with the Center Student Engagement team.
Develop data collection instruments (surveys, interview guides); conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups; analyze data using quantitative and qualitative methods, including thematic coding.
Track student outcomes, alumni trajectories, and progress on city projects.
Synthesize findings into visuals, reports, and presentations for diverse audiences.
Recommend improvements based on evidence and contribute to new assessment tools.
Knowledge Management & Data Systems
Develop, maintain, and manage systems and processes (including Salesforce and Airtable) for organizing, curating, and making data and analyses accessible.
Maintain and strengthen infrastructure for systematic data collection and analysis in close collaboration with the Center’s operations team.
Provide timely analyses and data in response to stakeholder needs.
Ensure data and knowledge repositories are accurate, accessible, and useful for decision‑making.
Support cross‑team use of impact data for learning and strategy.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in evaluation in higher education or government, economics, public policy, anthropology, sociology, or a related field. Relevant graduate study may count toward experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills (experience with R, Excel macros, qualitative analysis software is a plus); experience with surveys, interviews, and thematic analysis; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Demonstrated ability to design and maintain data systems, repositories, or dashboards that support organizational learning.
Skilled at presenting findings to diverse audiences; ability to distill complex ideas into clear narratives and visuals.
Experience managing multi‑stakeholder projects; ability to build trust, align teams, and bring others into the evaluation process.
Meticulous, organized, detail‑oriented; entrepreneurial and adaptable mindset.
Interests in assessing student learning, growth, career pathways, and building public sector capacity.
Additional Information
Appointment End Date:
Fully benefits‑eligible term appointment through June 30, 2026 with strong possibility of renewal.
Visa Sponsorship:
Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Pre‑Employment Screening:
Identity, Education.
Location:
Full‑time, on‑campus position based in Cambridge, MA. Flexible remote work arrangements may be available with supervisory approval.
Work Format This position is based on‑site at a Harvard campus location. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade Salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard’s Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Generous paid time off, including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks
EEO/Non‑Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non‑discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
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Impact Assessment & Knowledge Management Specialist
in the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard Kennedy School.
By working at Harvard University you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard’s 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.
About the Bloomberg Center for Cities The Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University serves a global community committed to improving public management, leadership, and governance. The Center’s cross‑Harvard collaboration unites expertise focused on cities across disciplines and schools to produce research, train leaders, and develop resources for global use. The Center is designed to have practical impact on the future of cities, where more than half of the world’s people now live, by informing and inspiring local government leaders, scholars, students, and others who work to improve the lives of residents around the world.
Job Description The Center’s Strategy and Impact team provides thought partnership, evaluative analysis, and insights to guide strategy, identify impact, and continuously improve programs, support offerings, curriculum, and broader Center work. The team measures impact by assessing how ideas are adopted in practice, leads recruitment for the Program for New Mayors, the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, and serves as steward of Initiative data. In collaboration with the Communications team, the team showcases impact for donors, Harvard, and global audiences.
Responsibilities
Impact Assessment & Evaluation
Design and implement evaluations of student offerings in line with theories of change and the Center’s vision for impact, collaborating with the Center Student Engagement team.
Develop data collection instruments (surveys, interview guides); conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups; analyze data using quantitative and qualitative methods, including thematic coding.
Track student outcomes, alumni trajectories, and progress on city projects.
Synthesize findings into visuals, reports, and presentations for diverse audiences.
Recommend improvements based on evidence and contribute to new assessment tools.
Knowledge Management & Data Systems
Develop, maintain, and manage systems and processes (including Salesforce and Airtable) for organizing, curating, and making data and analyses accessible.
Maintain and strengthen infrastructure for systematic data collection and analysis in close collaboration with the Center’s operations team.
Provide timely analyses and data in response to stakeholder needs.
Ensure data and knowledge repositories are accurate, accessible, and useful for decision‑making.
Support cross‑team use of impact data for learning and strategy.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in evaluation in higher education or government, economics, public policy, anthropology, sociology, or a related field. Relevant graduate study may count toward experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills (experience with R, Excel macros, qualitative analysis software is a plus); experience with surveys, interviews, and thematic analysis; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Demonstrated ability to design and maintain data systems, repositories, or dashboards that support organizational learning.
Skilled at presenting findings to diverse audiences; ability to distill complex ideas into clear narratives and visuals.
Experience managing multi‑stakeholder projects; ability to build trust, align teams, and bring others into the evaluation process.
Meticulous, organized, detail‑oriented; entrepreneurial and adaptable mindset.
Interests in assessing student learning, growth, career pathways, and building public sector capacity.
Additional Information
Appointment End Date:
Fully benefits‑eligible term appointment through June 30, 2026 with strong possibility of renewal.
Visa Sponsorship:
Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Pre‑Employment Screening:
Identity, Education.
Location:
Full‑time, on‑campus position based in Cambridge, MA. Flexible remote work arrangements may be available with supervisory approval.
Work Format This position is based on‑site at a Harvard campus location. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade Salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard’s Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Generous paid time off, including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks
EEO/Non‑Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non‑discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
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