Director of Education and Scientific Outreach, Harvard Quantum Initiative

Job Summary:
Lead the delivery of academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Manage and coordinate all aspects of recruiting, admission, events, and programs related to Quantum Science and Engineering Ph.D. program
Oversee the progress of, and act as an advising resource to, graduate students in Quantum Science and Engineering Ph.D. program
Manage all administrative aspects of Ph.D. student lifecycle and maintain student records
Manage all aspects of undergraduate education in HQI, including Sedcondary Field in Quantum Science and Engineering and undergraduate research programs
Review graduate and undergraduate program goals, policy, curriculum, and program requirements and make recommendations for improvement
Advance HQI’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging by overseeing strategies to broaden participation in QSE; develop a supportive ecosystem of proactive mentoring, advising, and professional development to enable all students to achieve their full potential
Partner with faculty to develop coursework in quantum science and engineering at the graduate and undergraduate level; participate in production of online educational modules
Develop partnerships with academic institutions and industry to advance the educational mission of the Harvard Quantum Initiative
Develop and coordinate events, programs, and communications related to scientific outreach in quantum science and engineering (QSE)
Serve as Project Coordinator and/or Education Director for HQI grant-funded projects focused on education and outreach
Develop reports and analyze statistics pertaining to course development, teaching effort, student progress, grant-funded projects, and diversity, inclusion, and belonging goals
May provide ongoing training and documentation
May act as representative of the HQI education programs at the department or school level
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting, on campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
This role may offer a hybrid work schedule once a week, with an expectation that the selected candidate will work on campus approximately four days per week.
Additional on-campus presence may be required based on business needs.
All remote work must be performed from a state where Harvard is registered to do business: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time
Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion
Basic Qualifications (required):
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills (preferred):
Ph.D. in science or engineering field strongly preferred
Demonstrated commitment to STEM outreach
Experience as an educator in a field related to quantum science and engineering
Knowledge of learning and instructional design
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid