Job Summary:
Harvard Business School (HBS) seeks an experienced professional to join Alumni Relations, specializing in Alumni Programming and Curriculum. This role delivers programming to a global alumni audience of more than 90,000 and supports the School’s goals of increasing lifelong learning and deepening alumni connections to HBS. Reporting to the Associate Director of Alumni Programs and Engagement, the Assistant Director will curate and manage content-focused alumni programs and events in support of the School’s “Lifelong Learning, Lifelong Impact” strategic priority. The role’s primary focus is planning reunion programs, with additional involvement in virtual programs, conferences, and the Alumni Curriculum initiative, which curates content-based events across the HBS ecosystem and markets them to alumni. Given the School’s matrixed structure, the Assistant Director will also contribute to cross-departmental projects, programs, and events aligned with Alumni Relations strategy.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Build and maintain relationships with HBS faculty.
Synthesize faculty research and presentation objectives and edit faculty text to meet alumni marketing needs.
Identify potential alumni speakers/hosts as appropriate.
Participate in alumni reunion volunteer meetings.
Collaborate closely with colleagues in Alumni Relations, Alumni and Admissions Marketing & Communications, Media Services, HBS Initiatives, Career and Professional Development, Baker Library, HBS Online, HBS Executive Education and others.
Evaluate and report on program effectiveness, based on both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Serve as a thought partner to the Associate Director in shaping and evolving the Alumni Curriculum, including topic-specific learning tracks aligned with HBS’s strategic priorities.
Help identify and curate programs, articles, research, and other content relevant to Alumni Curriculum tracks.
Maintain a strong, active understanding of current HBS intellectual capital, school-wide offerings, and emerging faculty research to ensure the Alumni Curriculum remains comprehensive, current, and compelling.
Recommend new content partnerships and opportunities across HBS to strengthen Alumni Curriculum pathways.
Execute the Alumni curriculum strategy by organizing and delivering curated content across defined learning tracks and alumni offerings.
Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents.
Working Conditions: Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, with advanced notice provided.
Basic Qualifications:
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
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