• Holds primary responsibility for generating all original content for high-level reports on the program and curriculum, including the Annual Academic Plan and Visiting Committee Reports.
• Trains and oversees daily management of the program’s senior administrative team, including two Associate Directors of Undergraduate Studies (ADUS) and the Course Director for Social Studies 10.
• Works with the ADUS for First-year and Sophomore Advising to coordinate the program’s pre-concentration advising needs and the Student Affairs/DIB Committee.
• Works with the ADUS for Junior and Senior Advising to coordinate support programming for thesis research and writing, training new senior thesis supervisors and graders, and resolving thesis concerns that arise between students and their supervisors.
• Organizes and serves as director for the Board of Instruction, an internal curricular committee that tracks and manages students’ academic progress.
• Organizes and serves as director for the Board of Advisors. Oversees academic calendar for advising initiatives. Mentors faculty and staff on advising policies and practices. Manages undergraduate students’ advising assignments.
• Advises undergraduates on all aspects of the concentration. Provides feedback on course selection and curricular and progress. Guides thesis writers on topic selection, research design, and finding a thesis supervisor. Supports students with unusual or challenging academic or personal issues.
• Coordinates (working together with the Chair, DAO, and senior staff) the hiring of lecturers, preceptors, and College Fellows and oversees their orientation and integration into the program.
• Assists ladder and non-ladder faculty with developing and revising course content and implementing effective pedagogy. Reviews and evaluates first-year non-ladder faculty.
• Works with administrative support staff to implement programming, provide coverage of duties, support student course registration, organize communication with students, and prepare informational material for concentration website and in college publications.
• Represents the program at external meetings and University Committees. Attends Harvard FAS monthly Faculty meetings. Engages with relevant university offices that support and develop policies for undergraduate learning.
• Serves as Course Head for Social Studies 99, supervises 1-2 senior theses, and teaches one junior tutorial each year.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience

Doctorate in the Social Sciences, History, or Philosophy required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and advising diverse undergraduate students. Previous experience working in an administrative capacity in higher education, particularly in an interdisciplinary program. Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, and effective collaboration with team-based decision-making. Strong commitment to continuous process implementation and improvement. Familiarity with Social Studies’ curriculum and a creative and clear vision for the program’s future.

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.