"Sr. Director, Executive and Organizational Effectiveness"

Posting date:

January 09, 2026

002104SR

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Cambridge
• School/Unit: Harvard University Central Administration
• Salary Grade: 061
• Job Function: Human Resources
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Term Appointment: No
• Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Applications will be accepted until the end of the day on January 30, 2026

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard University Central Administration?

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Managing Director for Talent and Organizational Development, leads team of senior professionals responsible for delivery of internal organization development consulting, executive development and executive coaching services to senior administrative and faculty leaders university-wide. Develops strategy, programs and services to support the development and effectiveness of senior university leaders and the organizations they oversee. Leads the Executive & Organizational Effectiveness team comprised of five senior OD consultants, two executive trainers and one project manager. This role has a university-wide scope, focused on partnering with university leaders with broad and deep decision-making responsibility.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of eight organization development, executive coaching and executive training professionals in carrying out team goals and objectives; set team strategy as well as performance goals and metrics; lead team in applying best practices in consulting and coaching; manage staff resource allocation; represent team and function university-wide
• Serve as an internal consultant to administrative executives and faculty leaders in the schools and central administrative departments on strategy development, organization assessment and re-design, design and implementation of large-scale change efforts, leadership retreat design and facilitation, leadership development and senior team effectiveness
• Drives and leads university-wide and local organization development efforts
• Serve as executive coach to high-performing University administrative executives and faculty leaders
• Cultivate an environment of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence
• Responsible for measuring impact of the work, as well as for strategies to expand the reach of the team
• Partner with CHRO’s to plan and execute OD priorities
• Serves on the Center for Workplace Development Leadership Team
• Represents HHR/CWD on University and external committees
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of learning and organization development
• A minimum of 10 years of OD consulting and executive coaching experience
• Demonstrated experience managing a team of professionals
• A certificate in executive coaching
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in learning and organization development or related field preferred
• Must have demonstrated ability in the following areas: organization development consulting; executive coaching; organization assessment and design; strategy development; executive leadership development; culture development; and team leadership and management
• Excellent strategic planning and execution, team leadership and management, facilitation, presentation and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong executive presence with the ability to influence, build trust, communicate and work effectively with the most senior levels of organizational leadership

Certificates and Licenses:

A certificate in executive coaching

Additional Information

• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. 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 061. 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.