"Associate Director of Administration and Student Affairs, Graduate Program"

Job Description

The Graduate Program is the division of Harvard Law School responsible for the Master of Laws (LL.M.) and the Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) degrees, and for various aspects of graduate legal studies, including the Visiting Scholar/Visiting Researcher program. Within the Graduate Program, the Associate Director of Administration and Student Affairs oversees pre-arrival information, course selection and course management, overall programming, and student life management for all three programs.

As Associate Director of Administration and Student Affairs, you will:

• Manage academic and student life programming for LLM and SJD students and for Visiting Researchers and Visiting Scholars; collaborate with Associate Director for Graduate Writing and Academics to support and strengthen writing initiatives for LL.M. students.
• Supervise all aspects of pre-arrival information, course selection, related preparation, and ongoing support for LL.M. students; oversee degree requirements, milestones, and related academic matters for LLM and SJD students.
• Supervise Graduate Program Orientation, informational presentations, collaboration with other Law School and University Offices on commencement activities, and other academic and social events throughout the academic year.
• Serve as an on-call resource for student support and emergencies.
• Manage New York Bar eligibility information and related resources for LL.M. students.
• Manage departmental publications.
• Oversee office operations and, in partnership with Assistant Dean, manage department’s operational budget.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean to select, train, supervise, and mentor Graduate Program Fellows.
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on LLM applications, including assessing substantive legal essays for cogency.
• Contribute to review process for International Legal Studies grants and programs. Serve as resource to the Committee on Graduate Studies, designing complex reports, providing data, and other administrative information.
• Effectively manage staff, including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment.
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who are/have:

• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, numerical, organizational, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.
• Enjoy working with international students and a wide array of constituent groups, representing the Graduate Program through collaboration with departments throughout HLS and the University.
• Have a thorough understanding of international legal systems and the U.S. law classroom.
• JD (or other advanced degree) preferred; background in social work or similar on-the-job experience also a plus. Candidates holding a JD or equivalent law degree will be considered with 5 or more years’ related experience.
• Excellent judgment and discretion. Must be self-directed and able to manage workflow in deadline-driven environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Experience living/working abroad a big plus.
• The ability to respond with flexibility and imagination to unanticipated situations.

Additional Information

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full Time

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal

Other Information: All offers are made by HLS Human Resources

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 058. 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, 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.