Associate Director, Academic Labor Relations

Job-Specific Responsibilities:
As the primary FAS liaison for the HAW-UAW collective bargaining agreement, this role directs all contract administration efforts, including manager support, grievance and disciplinary management, and representation in both University-wide committees and future contract negotiations.
Core duties:
•Serve as the primary Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) point of contact for guidance and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Harvard Academic Workers - United Auto Workers union (HAW-UAW);
•Serve as the primary Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) point of contact for guidance and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Harvard Academic Workers - United Auto Workers union (HAW-UAW);
•Assist FAS managers in fulfilling their roles in the grievance process, in coordination with the University’s Office of Labor and Employee Relations and the Office of General Counsel;
•Facilitate contract-related disciplinary investigations;
•Manage FAS information and data requests to and from HAW, working closely with the Office of Labor and Employee Relations;
•Serve as a bargaining team member for any future negotiations of the HAW contract;
•Provide guidance and support for contingency planning related to potential labor disruptions;
•Support the work of committees and other advisory bodies where HAW representatives may participate or have a contractual interest;
•Represent FAS in University-wide committees and forums regarding contract management, including information systems and process enhancements related to academic workers.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
•Experience in higher education preferred
•Demonstrated ability in analysis, negotiation, and problem resolution
•Extensive knowledge of labor contracts, personnel policies, mediation, and negotiating
•Advanced knowledge of federal labor and employment law preferred, including the NLRA, FLSA, FMLA, and ADA
•Excellent communication skills

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid