Program Manager, K-12

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Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

About the Department:  

The Program Manager will be based at Harvard Medical School’s Office for Culture and Community Engagement (OCCE) with its mission to nurture a diverse, inclusive community in health, biomedical, behavioral, and STEM fields that build individual and institutional capacity to achieve excellence, foster innovation, and ensure equity in health locally, nationally, and globally.

The Program Manager will implement existing K-12 programming and lead the development of additional youth STEM programming. The position will report to the Director, Community Engagement and Education in OCCE and will work with a high degree of independence, exercise strong professional judgement and have a high capacity for innovation. The role requires an alignment with the HMS objective of ensuring the biomedical and healthcare fields reflect our communities. The Program Manager will manage 5 temp student employees that work as lab assistant educators for our Hinton AP Biology Program.

Program Development and Implementation: 

• Leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of existing OCCE Youth Programs (for example, Hinton AP Biology Program and Project Success) to ensure high-quality and impactful programming that is responsive to emerging needs of youth in STEM. Responsible for implementing changes to improve programs.
• Develop and implement additional STEM programming with the active participation of HMS faculty, trainees, and students to increase the scope and reach of programs for young people in local communities, particularly in Boston and Cambridge.
• Lead the recruitment, training, and maintain oversight of HMS students and trainees who support educational outreach programs as temporary employees and volunteers. Provide oversight and direction to Co-op and work-study students when required.
• In consultation with the Director, develop program budgets and detailed project plans to ensure timely and effective program implementation. In collaboration with the Director, cultivate and maintain strong communication and partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including HMS students, trainees and faculty, school personnel, and non-profit partners. Serve as the key point of contact for select stakeholders.
• Remain current with local and national trends in STEM education and youth development and ensure science programming. Under the direction of others engaged in science programming, ensure OCCE programming aligns with relevant curricular frameworks and standards.
• Oversee the OCCE educational outreach teaching labs, including all equipment and supplies.
• Manage the registration of student participants in OCCE educational outreach programs and compliance with all Harvard Policies and safety protocols.

Communication and Program Documentation:

• Prepare and implement communication and in-person outreach strategies for student program recruitment.
• Maintain detailed programming documentation to ensure program consistency and fidelity.
• Maintain ongoing communication with key stakeholders and represent OCCE at selected meetings as required.
• Identify and disseminate additional educational and career resources to supplement science and health career learning.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure program alumni receive timely information on further educational and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in OCCE events and meetings as required The Program Manager will manage 5 temporary HMS student employees who work as lab assistant educators for our Hinton AP Biology Program.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, administrative or related role. Higher education may count towards experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree desired, preferably in education, science, or another field related to the role.
• Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for working with young people in programs that build skills and confidence, preferably in science and health careers.  Master’s degree a plus.
• Experience teaching at K-12, undergraduate or graduate level preferred.
• Experience in a science and/or health related setting a plus.
• Very strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail and consistency in meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Qualtrics a plus.

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, CORI
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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. 

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