35 advisor professional development program jobs found

Professor Marshall Ganz is a Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and Faculty Director of the Practicing Democracy Project (PDP) at the Center for Public Leadership. His teaching and research focus on leadership, narrative, organizing, and civic engagement, with an emphasis on how people build collective power to create change. The Practicing Democracy Project supports practitioners and students to develop the skills, relationships, and capacities needed for democratic renewal. It focuses on equipping individuals and organizations to engage in the work of organizing, building power, and fostering democratic practices. Through teaching, research, and practitioner partnerships, PDP explores how democracy is not only a system of governance, but lived, daily practice. Professor Ganz teaches three courses: Organizing: People, Power, Change ; Public Narrative ; and Being Human . His courses, which are taught both in person and online, draw hundreds of...

Job Summary: The Director of Corporate Alliances plays a central role in advancing the mission of the HBS AI Institute by serving as the primary relationship lead for a portfolio of corporate and organizational partners. This role is responsible for ensuring that partner organizations derive meaningful, sustained value from their engagement with the Institute, while also informing and enriching the Institute’s research agenda through close collaboration with faculty and practice. Operating within a leading academic environment, the Director, reporting to Principal Director, Alliances at HBSAI, works at the intersection of academia and industry, partnering closely with faculty, researchers, and administrative teams to translate cutting-edge research into actionable insights. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, facilitating high-impact engagements that reflect the rigor, independence, and mission of a university-based research institute. The role...

Location: 1063 Riverdale Street - West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089 Job Summary Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our KeyBank communities. The Private Client Banker (PCB) is part of the Key Private Client Program and will focus on the entire client relationship with a plan-based approach to financial advice. As a PCB, you will deliver and refer appropriate financial solutions to KeyBank's client base with up to $2M in investable assets. The PCB helps new and existing clients achieve confidence in their financial wellness by assessing their financial needs, gathering and documenting client data, and offering appropriate products and services. PCBs identify products and services to meet client needs and refer to appropriate sales professionals in Retail, Key Investment Services, Private Bank, Mortgage or Business Banking. At KeyBank, we believe it's our opportunity and our privilege to help our clients move forward in their...

Independently perform financial analysis to support department’s role in assisting management with financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Financial Analyst plays a vital role in enabling the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to reach thousands of educators annually with the highest-quality professional programs in education (PPE). Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst has primary responsibility for developing, projecting, and reporting on budgets and financial plans, for both the department and its individual programs, representing $15 million revenue. As a key player in PPE, the Financial Analyst partners closely with leaders throughout the organization to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to enhance PPE’s services. The Financial Analyst is a key advisor to financial and organizational strategy, acting with independent initiative and on the Director of...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Associate Dean for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Radcliffe Institute’s senior leadership team. The CFO provides vision and direction for the Institute’s overall financial strategy, safeguards its long-term financial sustainability, and advances efficient, effective financial operations in support of Radcliffe’s mission and strategic goals. The Associate Dean for Finance/CFO serves as a principal advisor on strategic planning, long-range financial planning, fundraising, and risk management, and represents the Institute on University-wide committees and working groups. The CFO is accountable for delivering high-quality financial services; producing accurate, timely financial reporting; and ensuring compliance with University policies, internal controls, and applicable laws and regulations, while upholding the highest standards of accuracy, responsiveness, efficiency, and professionalism. As a...

The Harvard International Office (HIO) was established in 1944 to respond to the needs of a growing number of international students.   The HIO serves over 10,000 international students and scholars, many of whom are accompanied by family members.  The HIO provides assistance with the settling-in process and advice in complying with U.S. Government regulations. Under general supervision, this position provides immigration advising with special emphasis on the impact of a wide variety of federal, non-immigrant regulations affecting international students and scholars. This position supports and assists the HIO advising team in a variety of tasks related to both international students and scholars. The individual will be appointed both Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO). Job-Specific Responsibilities: Acts as Advisor on Call for both international students and scholar; answers immigration related questions Provides immigration advising...

Job Summary: The Information Security and Data Privacy Officer leads technical and administrative initiatives related to information security and data privacy at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). The role’s broad responsibilities include securing the SEAS computing environment, responding to security threats, and serving as a trusted advisor to faculty, staff, researchers, and students. This position helps departments and project teams comply with enterprise information security and data privacy policies and regulations and recommends strategic solutions. The role is part of SEAS Computing and reports to the Director of Operations. Responsibilities include designing and operationalizing an information security and data privacy program to protect the school’s technical infrastructure and data and working closely with the SEAS Computing Operations and Applications Development teams to maintain secure infrastructure and applications....

Location: 10 Broad Street - Westfield, Massachusetts 01085 Job Summary Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our KeyBank communities. The Private Client Banker (PCB) is part of the Key Private Client Program and will focus on the entire client relationship with a plan-based approach to financial advice. As a PCB, you will deliver and refer appropriate financial solutions to KeyBank's client base with up to $2M in investable assets. The PCB helps new and existing clients achieve confidence in their financial wellness by assessing their financial needs, gathering and documenting client data, and offering appropriate products and services. PCBs identify products and services to meet client needs and refer to appropriate sales professionals in Retail, Key Investment Services, Private Bank, Mortgage or Business Banking. At KeyBank, we believe it's our opportunity and our privilege to help our clients move forward in their financial...

Job Summary: The Assistant Director for Graduate Studies (AGDS) in Data Science is an exciting opportunity for applicants seeking the chance to support and advise master’s students pursuing a degree in Data Science, while also using their domain expertise to contribute to the academic efforts of the program faculty. The position has several key responsibilities, including: advising students in the Data Science master’s program; playing an integral role in the master's program admission process; and working with faculty to regularly assess and update the master’s program curriculum. This position also includes a non-paid dependent lectureship, through which the ADGS contributes to teaching within the master’s program. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Serve as the primary academic advisor for graduate students in the master’s degree program in Data Science. Advise students about courses and other related matters.  Share responsibility for advising PhD students in the Data...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs (Associate Dean), the Executive Director provides intellectual and administrative leadership for Harvard Radcliffe Institute’s renowned residential fellowship program. Each year, the program brings approximately 50 leading scholars, scientists, artists, and practitioners from around the world to pursue ambitious, original projects within Radcliffe’s uniquely vibrant interdisciplinary community. The Executive Director sets the strategic direction of the fellowship program; ensures the rigor, fairness, and visibility of its selection processes; and stewards the fellows’ experience from recruitment through selection, residency, and alumni engagement. In close collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Dean of the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, and program partners, the Executive Director ensures that the fellowship program advances the Institute’s mission as a leading center for cross-disciplinary exploration and...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Programs oversees the Radcliffe Institute's four key program departments: Academic Ventures & Engagement (AV&E), the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), the Radcliffe Fellowship Program (FP), and the Schlesinger Library (SL). In close collaboration with the Dean, other senior leaders, Institute and University faculty, and key stakeholders, the Associate Dean ensures that these programs align with institutional priorities, foster strong partnerships, and represent the Institute across the broader Harvard community. Collectively, these programs advance transformative, interdisciplinary ideas and scholarship across the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and the professions.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Is a strong manager, intermediary, and thought partner, collaborating with the Dean and Radcliffe’s senior leadership to develop and implement polices, practices, and high-level programmatic...

Job Summary: The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication. To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations. The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) supports the School's mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds. It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. SPA is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals for funding and to ensure that proposals and then awards conform and are managed according to sponsor...

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE)’s senior HR leader and the institutional architect for how the School recruits, compensates, develops, and supports its workforce. The CHRO works closely with the Dean’s Office, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief People Officer (CPO), and the senior leadership team to ensure HR operations, compliance, and workforce strategy are executed with rigor, equity, and excellence. As HGSE’s lead expert on employment law, university policy, and HR risk, the CHRO ensures that HR practices are legally sound, equitable, and aligned with university standards, and that the School rests on a scalable, compliant, and data-driven HR foundation. The CHRO also leads the responsible adoption of AI across HR operations so that emerging technologies enhance efficiency, insight, and decision-making while maintaining ethical and compliant practices. The CHRO...

Job Summary: This is a dedicated academic librarian position responsible for supporting the research, teaching, and learning related to the study of contemporary China in the social sciences across the university. It combines deep subject knowledge, advanced language skills, and expertise in interdisciplinary perspectives in the social sciences. It provides high-level research assistance, develops a premier collection, and fosters scholarly engagement with counterparts in China and beyond. Across all aspects of the position, research support, teaching, collection building, collaboration, technical services, and management and administration, the position works to ensure that the library remains an indispensable hub for research and learning about contemporary China. This is a part of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, reporting directly to the Faculty Director. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Research and Instruction Support: Provides research consultation...

The Global Food Systems Program is seeking an organized and proactive administrative professional to support a growing program dedicated to one overarching question: How can we feed the world well? The program brings together faculty from across campus as well as policy makers, business leaders, and practitioners working in the food system with a common goal of securing a stable, affordable supply of healthy food while reducing the environmental footprint of how food is produced, processed, and distributed. As the program's administrative coordinator, you will be central to keeping it running smoothly—coordinating events and convenings, and serving as a key point of contact for faculty, fellows, students, and partners around the world as we develop new initiatives. What you’ll do: Manage course delivery: get copyright clearances for course readings and post them on Canvas (online course website), track student work, liaise with guests, coordinate audiovisual support,...

Job Summary: Harvard Divinity School (HDS) and Harvard Library seek a collaborative, inspiring leader to direct the Divinity School Library. Working directly with the Harvard Divinity School and with colleagues across Harvard Library, the Harvard Divinity School Librarian provides leadership in the ongoing evolution of unparallelled scholarly resources  services supporting the study of religion at Harvard. The library staff cultivates a welcoming, user-oriented environment for teaching, learning, and collaboration among students, scholars, and librarians. Reporting to the Dean of the Divinity School and working closely with the Vice President for the Harvard Library and University Librarian or delegates, the Librarian is a member of the school’s senior management team and the Harvard Library leadership team. The Librarian provides leadership and vision for the collection, as well as the operations and programs that support a diverse array of collection development, research...

Job Summary: The successful candidate will engage prospective donors and Harvard faculty and staff in developing and executing funding strategies that yield global impact. The ideal candidate will have a track record of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, and familiarity with a network of space science philanthropists. Important to the success of this position is knowledge of or ability to learn Astronomy and telescope topics, and the aptitude to learn quickly and be conversant about Harvard’s work in this area. With the support of the Harvard College Observatory (HCO), Harvard scholars tackle scientific challenges in the classroom, at telescopes and in the laboratory. Their work not only advances cutting-edge space science, but also informs and influences government, industry, civil society, and communities, helping to shape the future of the field.   Reporting to the Director of the HCO and working in close coordination with colleagues in Harvard University Alumni...

Harvard seeks an innovative and experienced fundraising leader and strategic thinker to lead the gift planning program in University Development. Harvard’s gift planning program has a long history of leadership and expertise and the trusts under management comprise the largest program in the industry.  Harvard Gift Planning (HGP) serves as the primary planned giving strategists and front-line fundraisers for eight Schools and several non-school units, while also serving all of Harvard as a resource for policies, procedures, lead generation, industry trends, knowledge capture, marketing coordination, staff training, and convening of peers for discussion of best practices.  Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, University Development, the Executive Director, Harvard Gift Planning, will develop, implement, and oversee a proactive planned giving fundraising strategy that continues to create industry best practices and adds value to the fundraising of all of Harvard’s Schools...

Founded in 1987, the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development (Harvard Project) is located at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and is associated with the Harvard University Native American Program. Through applied research and service, the Harvard Project aims to understand and foster the conditions under which sustained, self-determined social and economic development is achieved among American Indian nations. The Harvard Project's core activities include research, advisory services, executive education, and administering the Honoring Nations awards program. The Harvard Project also collaborates with the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy at the University of Arizona. The Harvard Project Project is a research initiative dedicated to advancing scholarship and providing practical tools for Indigenous nation rebuilding. The Outreach and Communications Coordinator supports the...

The Scientific Manager for the Bertarelli Rare Cancers Initiative (BRCI) at Harvard will report directly to the Co-Directors and coordinate all phases of BRCI-funded research and collaborative scientific activities of the Initiative. In close coordination with the Co-Directors, this position will integrate basic, translational, and clinical research projects across the BRCI-funded activities at Harvard (including Harvard Medical School, HMS-affiliated Hospitals, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and any other Harvard Schools and Departments), as well as with collaborating institutions outside of Harvard. Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Execute implementation of the BRCI scientific vision, long-range scientific plan, and research priorities. Design collaboration strategy for BRCI-funded investigators. This may entail development of project groups, organization of symposia, creating scientific content for the website, or...

The Senior Director of International Legal Studies is a key member of the leadership team for the Graduate Program and International Legal Studies with primary responsibility for conceptualizing, developing, promoting, and overseeing internationally-focused activities and programs for Harvard Law School. As Senior Director of International Legal Studies, you will:  Oversee all aspects of the department’s international programs and activities, including official student and faculty exchange programs with designated foreign law schools, semester abroad, the Cambridge JD/LLM program, and key grant programs.  Monitor international program trends and outcomes, and manage grant parameters, application and selection processes, funding, and reporting; set or advise on policy where appropriate. Chair HLS International Travel Committee; develop and manage international travel safety protocols for students, staff, and other members of the HLS community traveling abroad. Represent...

Reporting to the Director of Client Support Services, the AI Enablement Lead oversees key enterprise client productivity tools that incorporate generative AI capabilities, including ChatGPT, Anthropic, and similar platforms. This role is accountable for ensuring these tools are delivered and accessed securely, sustainably, and in alignment with institutional priorities.  Working in partnership with other Harvard AI service owners and cross-university stakeholders, the AI Enablement Lead helps coordinate a cohesive approach to the adoption of AI-enabled client productivity tools across Harvard. The role blends service governance, operational oversight, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement to support responsible and effective use of these tools.  The AI Enablement Lead also evaluates emerging AI-enabled tools and capabilities and collaborates with partners to pilot and operationalize new services that can scale across the University. As these technologies evolve, this...

Job Summary: The Electronics Shop Manager provides advanced technical expertise in support of the research and teaching mission of the SEAS/Physics Electronics Shop shared by the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). This position serves as a key partner to faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and students engaged in experimental research requiring custom electronic instrumentation, rapid prototyping, system integration, and specialized technical problem-solving. The role is primarily technical and researcher-facing, with responsibility for consulting on, designing, fabricating, testing, troubleshooting, and refining custom electronic systems and instrumentation for a wide range of research applications. The Electronics Shop Manager also provides operational oversight for shop resources, including equipment, workflows, safety practices, inventory, budget support, and...

Job Summary: The Assistant Director is a frontline fundraising position responsible for managing class-based reunion fundraising campaigns and securing leadership gifts from alumni. Directly oversees reunion fundraising activity, including volunteer management, for a portfolio of classes to primarily raise support from alumni for the HBS Fund. Cultivates, solicits, and stewards gifts of five-, six-, and seven-figures from a portfolio of class-based prospects. Identifies, enlists, and manages volunteer leadership who serve as partners in driving class fundraising activities and leads class fundraising committee meetings and calls. Develops and/or collaborates on class campaign and individual prospect strategies. This position requires a strong command of fundraising principles, a familiarity with the objectives of reunion and leadership giving fundraising, a high level of organization and professionalism, and the ability to work with a sophisticated and high-level alumni...