Educating for American Democracy Professional Program Senior Project Manager

19-Sep-2024

Educating for American Democracy Professional Program Senior Project Manager

Harvard Graduate School of Education

66786BR

Job Summary

HGSE is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education. This new, grant-funded position will be situated within the Democratic Knowledge Project (DKP-Learn), a research lab focused on K-16 civic education, at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. DKP-Learn is led by Professor Danielle Allen. DKP-Learn has three strategic initiatives: civic education in K-12; civic education in higher education; and competency-based assessment K-16, starting with the civics education use case. This role, will support one of the K-12 civic education projects, a national virtual civics and history professional development program. The grant is part of the Educating for American Democracy (EAD)-Harvard Initiative, a collaborative effort involving multiple external partners to advance implementation of the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap, via educator and school leader professional development and technical assistance to school and district implementers. The EAD Roadmap is a framework for high quality K-12 history and civics education. See here to learn more about EAD: https://www.educatingforamericandemocracy.org/ Prof. Allen is a lead author of the Roadmap. The EAD PD Senior Project Manager will report to the Director of the Educating for American Democracy K-12 Project.

The work of the EAD-Harvard Initiative includes building out a major, online professional development program for K-12 educators aligned with the EAD Roadmap. The Program is currently in a pilot phase, and so the EAD PD Senior Project Manager will support its growth from the pilot phase into a sustainable program. We are developing and launching a program with nine courses that will be run twice over two years, starting in October 2024. The work of the EAD PD Senior Project Manager will be integral to the initiative's success.

The EAD PD Senior Project Manager will oversee project work plans, timelines, and deliverables for the project, funding by a grant from the Department of Defense Civil Society funding opportunity in their STEM Education program. This position will also manage team meetings, including weekly project meetings, setting and compiling meeting agenda items, and ensuring action steps are recorded, communicated, and completed. The Senior Project Manager supports the Director for the Educating for American Democracy K-12 Project and collaborates with other members of the DKP Learn team and partners working on the project. 

Position Description

Collaborate to review project plans and proposals and develop project objectives; identify project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project; calculate time frames and sequence the stages of the project, evaluating and revising as needed with project leadership 20%

Ensures successful project activity/deliverable completion within available resource parameters and project time frame; identifies need for additional funding or suggested reallocation of resources as needed.  10%

Contribute to project marketing/dissemination strategy and activities 5%

Prepare and provide project status updates, including for project funders and external stakeholders 10%

Facilitates and plans the content of project team meetings (such as compiling agenda items, ensuring discussion/decision/action steps are documented) and provides feedback on local project ideas and/or work product; sets up mechanisms for cross-fertilization of ideas 20%

Articulates and drives project milestones and resourcing strategies. 10%

Advises project leadership on key project issues and contributes suggestions for addressing/solving 10%

As needed, contributes to program development and course design. 10%

Performs other duties as needed 5%

Basic Qualifications

BA; Experience in the K-16 sector is preferable. 3-5 years of progressive project management experience or equivalent required. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume showing that they meet the required basic qualifications.

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire with a possibility of extension. 

Working Conditions

HGSE is currently developing dynamic workplace models which will actively support a combination of on-campus and remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and operational needs allow. You and your manager will discuss the best schedule based on your role and operational need. If your role allows for remote work, please note that all remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA (Only Exempt), CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Please also note that Harvard will withhold each applicable state’s required tax and other withholdings from your paycheck for the time you work there.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions.  We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows everyone to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school.

We do this by:

• Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve
• Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged
• Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation
• Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion
• Communicating transparently and respectfully; and
• Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment

About the Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. 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.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

General Administration

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

358057 Admin Pro/Indiv Contrib

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

057

Department

DKP

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status

Full-time

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