Harvard University
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 Kennedy School? The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting‑edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.
Job Description The Program Manager will oversee the programming and engagement for two prestigious fellowships: the Wolk Israeli Graduate Fellowship, which supports emerging Israeli leaders, and the Gleitsman Fellowship in Social Activism which cultivates students committed to social change. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring familiarity with the Jewish community and Hebrew language skills; that will be a plus, as one of the fellowships engages deeply with Jewish leadership and culture. Both fellowships benefit from a thoughtful, inclusive, and community‑centered approach to leadership development.
At the heart of the Center for Public Leadership’s (CPL) mission are our graduate student fellowships, which provide robust leadership development and training to rising public leaders each year. The fellowships offer students an intensive, cohort‑based co‑curricular program grounded in servant leadership and experiential learning that supplements students’ time in the classroom. The programming speaks to the core of CPL’s and Harvard Kennedy School’s (HKS) commitments to improving public leadership across the globe.
Co‑curricular Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation
Support, implement, and deliver co‑curricular programs focused on the unique context of each fellowship and track student progress
Coach graduate students one‑on‑one each semester to create individualized learning plans and develop core leadership competencies during the academic year
Facilitate cohort sessions skillfully during the academic year
Support fellows in planning and leading an annual field experience to a U.S. city focused on a policy issue of interest within the context of their cohort
Partner in designing and evaluating outcomes
Propose innovative programs in response to fellows’ feedback
Strategize ways to build community within and across fellowships
Manage operational tasks and budgets responsibly to ensure compliance
Recruitment & Selection
Lead the reading, interview, and selection process for the cohorts
Partner with HKS admissions to identify and target outreach to recruit promising students at HKS
Serve as an internal point of contact for prospective Harvard students interested in the fellowships
Alumni Engagement
Support the Engagement team to cultivate alumni relations and donor engagement
Collaborate with the Engagement team to inform stewardship reports and organize donor meetings
Participate in cohort‑level alumni activities
Connect fellowship alumni to current fellows as mentors and informal supports
Professional Culture
Promote the learning and growth of staff and students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice
Demonstrate capacity to reflect and improve one's own practice, analyze data, examine issues, set relevant goals, and develop approaches to improve teaching and learning
Communicate professionally and work collaboratively with all stakeholders and colleagues
Give and receive actionable feedback to inform program growth and development
Actively pursue professional development to improve the quality of practice or build the expertise and experience to assume different instructional and leadership roles
Adhere to all Harvard and CPL administrative policies, procedures, and protocols
Contribute to cross‑fellow programming design and implementation
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years’ related experience in program or project management
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Master’s degree preferred
Proficiency in Hebrew preferred
Experience coaching or mentoring students
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail
Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work independently
Proven ability to work with diverse international communities
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals
Proven ability to manage a budget
Additional Information
Standard Hours/Schedule:
35 hours per week
Visa Sponsorship Information:
Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Pre‑Employment Screening:
Education, Identity
Other Information:
This position is a fully benefits‑eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule with regular evening hours, occasional weekends, and some travel.
Work Format Details This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work‑life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
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
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
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, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, 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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Why join the Harvard Kennedy School? The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting‑edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.
Job Description The Program Manager will oversee the programming and engagement for two prestigious fellowships: the Wolk Israeli Graduate Fellowship, which supports emerging Israeli leaders, and the Gleitsman Fellowship in Social Activism which cultivates students committed to social change. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring familiarity with the Jewish community and Hebrew language skills; that will be a plus, as one of the fellowships engages deeply with Jewish leadership and culture. Both fellowships benefit from a thoughtful, inclusive, and community‑centered approach to leadership development.
At the heart of the Center for Public Leadership’s (CPL) mission are our graduate student fellowships, which provide robust leadership development and training to rising public leaders each year. The fellowships offer students an intensive, cohort‑based co‑curricular program grounded in servant leadership and experiential learning that supplements students’ time in the classroom. The programming speaks to the core of CPL’s and Harvard Kennedy School’s (HKS) commitments to improving public leadership across the globe.
Co‑curricular Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation
Support, implement, and deliver co‑curricular programs focused on the unique context of each fellowship and track student progress
Coach graduate students one‑on‑one each semester to create individualized learning plans and develop core leadership competencies during the academic year
Facilitate cohort sessions skillfully during the academic year
Support fellows in planning and leading an annual field experience to a U.S. city focused on a policy issue of interest within the context of their cohort
Partner in designing and evaluating outcomes
Propose innovative programs in response to fellows’ feedback
Strategize ways to build community within and across fellowships
Manage operational tasks and budgets responsibly to ensure compliance
Recruitment & Selection
Lead the reading, interview, and selection process for the cohorts
Partner with HKS admissions to identify and target outreach to recruit promising students at HKS
Serve as an internal point of contact for prospective Harvard students interested in the fellowships
Alumni Engagement
Support the Engagement team to cultivate alumni relations and donor engagement
Collaborate with the Engagement team to inform stewardship reports and organize donor meetings
Participate in cohort‑level alumni activities
Connect fellowship alumni to current fellows as mentors and informal supports
Professional Culture
Promote the learning and growth of staff and students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice
Demonstrate capacity to reflect and improve one's own practice, analyze data, examine issues, set relevant goals, and develop approaches to improve teaching and learning
Communicate professionally and work collaboratively with all stakeholders and colleagues
Give and receive actionable feedback to inform program growth and development
Actively pursue professional development to improve the quality of practice or build the expertise and experience to assume different instructional and leadership roles
Adhere to all Harvard and CPL administrative policies, procedures, and protocols
Contribute to cross‑fellow programming design and implementation
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years’ related experience in program or project management
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Master’s degree preferred
Proficiency in Hebrew preferred
Experience coaching or mentoring students
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail
Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work independently
Proven ability to work with diverse international communities
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals
Proven ability to manage a budget
Additional Information
Standard Hours/Schedule:
35 hours per week
Visa Sponsorship Information:
Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Pre‑Employment Screening:
Education, Identity
Other Information:
This position is a fully benefits‑eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule with regular evening hours, occasional weekends, and some travel.
Work Format Details This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work‑life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
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
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
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, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, 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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