About the Bloomberg Center for Cities
The Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University serves a global community committed to improving public management, leadership, and governance. The Center's cross-Harvard collaboration unites expertise focused on cities across disciplines and schools to produce research, train leaders, and develop resources for global use.
Job Description
The Bloomberg Center for Cities seeks a senior leader to build and strengthen Harvard's pipeline into city government. This role connects cities looking for strong emerging talent with students looking for meaningful public service opportunities.
The Senior Director will work directly with mayors, city managers, and senior city leaders to identify talent needs; translate those needs into student-ready projects, internships, fellowships, and jobs; build student interest in city government across Harvard; and create partnerships and systems that move students from curiosity to hands-on experience to careers in city service.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
- Lead the Center's strategy for connecting cities and students
- Partner with cities
- Partner across Harvard
- Deliver and continuously strengthen high-profile fellowship programs
- Lead and grow a high-performing team
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of professional experience in program leadership, student engagement, public service, or related fields.
Additional Qualifications and Skills: Experience working in or closely with city government strongly preferred. Master's degree preferred. Strong people management skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering outcomes.
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