Program Manager

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
Boston, MA
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Program Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Master’s Program Management within the Office for Graduate Education and oversees the administration and delivery of the Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety (SM-MHQS) program. The PM manages day-to-day program operations and contributes to strategic planning and continuous program improvement.

What You Will Do

The Program Manager will manage the delivery of the MHQS curriculum, oversee recruitment and admissions, provide guidance and training to faculty and teaching assistants, and manage student advising and engagement.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of relevant experience in higher education administration, academic program management, student services, admissions, or a related field, with strong project management and organizational skills, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements

  • 5 or more years of relevant experience in higher education administration, academic program management, student services, admissions, or a related field
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience managing complex programs, projects, or administrative processes
  • Experience managing graduate or professional academic programs strongly preferred
  • Experience overseeing recruitment and admissions processes, including application management, admissions committee coordination, and enrollment activities
  • Experience advising students and interpreting and applying academic and institutional policies
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, senior leadership, and cross-functional partners

Benefits

  • 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
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