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Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced StudyHarvard University
Cambridge, MA
Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Harvard's Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, one of the world's leading centers for interdisciplinary exploration, is extending its search for a new Associate Dean for Academic Programs who reports directly to the Dean and oversees Radcliffe's four constitutive academic programs: Academic Ventures & Engagement, Emerging Leaders Program, Radcliffe Fellowship Program and Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America, directly supervising Executive Directors of the programs, who are subject-matter experts in their fields, and three professional staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Dean:
- Is a strong manager, intermediary and thought partner, collaborating with the Dean and Radcliffe's senior leadership to develop and implement polices, practices and high-level programmatic initiatives and engagements that advance the Institute's mission and its strategic priorities.
- Possesses strong practical problem-solving skills and operational expertise in driving strategic priorities.
- Supervises and strategizes with program directors to drive key initiatives to completion, ensuring that the four program departments are aligned with Institute priorities and timetables.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with HRI leadership, cross-school partners and Harvard faculty affiliates.
- Comanages relationships with and facilitates agenda setting for the Faculty Advisory Council, appointed and convened by the Dean and consisting of Radcliffe Faculty Directors, Faculty Advisors, Radcliffe Professors and other HRI faculty affiliates.
- Is an ambassador for Radcliffe within the University, developing collaborative relationships with colleagues at Harvard College and Harvard's 12 graduate and professional schools, while strengthening the Institute's contribution to University priorities and initiatives.
- Oversees the Academic Programs unit's role in leading cross-Institute student engagement activities, including its oversight of the Student Advisory Board, student communications and events.
- Collaborates with the Dean and others to implement best practices to realize and sustain an inclusive campus climate.
- Collaborates with colleagues in Finance on budgeting and long-range planning in line with strategic objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree required; JD preferred.
- Ten years' progressively responsible experience in academic leadership, including experience in managing both individuals and teams.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applications received before September 30, 2025, will receive best consideration. A complete application will include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and contact information for five referees. For more information and to apply, please e-mail Chuck O'Boyle at chuck@cvoboyle.com.
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