Project Management

• Recruit predoctoral fellows and graduate research assistants, assist in recruiting postdoctoral fellows and visiting scholars
• Manage all research protocols and contracts, including data safety and data use agreements, IRB applications, vendor agreements
• Direct outreach to stakeholders in academia, practitioner community, and civil society
• Manage RtE’s communications, include quarterly newsletters, website, and blogs
• Engage and coordinate network of policy practitioners who will participate in project activities
• Prepare and disseminate policy and research briefs and presentations
• Coordinate with managers of related research projects at HKS
• Coordinate with vendors to update project website and data visualization platform
• Manage timelines and deliverables for the project
• Provide project updates to the RtE leadership team and Wiener Center Executive Director

Project Administration, Finances and Operations

• Organize project meetings, workshops, and conferences, including RtE’s flagship conferences, practitioner workshops, and economic development community of practice
• Prepare interim grant reports and updated grant budgets for project funders
• Provide general management on finances, administration, workflow, and culture
• Supervise staff assistant who will provide administrative support
• Manage project’s finances and operations in collaboration with Wiener Center’s Director of Finance and Research Administration and Executive Director

At least five years of relevant experience in research project management, data analysis, and/or data collection (where time in a relevant graduate program may count towards the requirement).

• Master’s or PhD in economics, public policy or another related field preferred
• Demonstrated interest and experience in the study of inequality, local economic development, industrial policy, place-based policy, workforce development, and/or related topics
• Strong skills in organization and time management
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to manage team members working independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills for policy and general audiences
• Experience in outreach to stakeholders in diverse fields
• Experience in mentoring students and early-career staff members
• Strong command of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaborative tools (Google Docs, Dropbox)
• Experience with Drupal, WordPress, and/or other website content management systems

• 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.