Assistant Director of Development, Resources and Planning, FAS

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Harvard University Full time

Our team is dedicated to supporting Harvard's advancement activity through front-line fundraising, alumni and volunteer engagement, technology, prospect management and research, business process, events, communications, and many other areas. We strive to create an environment of respect that leverages the many talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. Alumni Affairs and Development is comprised of the University Development Office (UDO), Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Development, AA&D Resources, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), and the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

The Assistant Director of Development, Resources and Planning is responsible for overseeing and managing a cohort of FAS Development Support Staff. This position ensures FAS frontline officers have the highest level of support while also providing an equitable and uniformly positive working experience in FAS Development for assistants. The Assistant Director works with the Senior Associate Director to create a cohesive management structure for all frontline development assistants, including goal setting and performance management, workflow management, learning and development, interim and permanent coverage assignments, and hiring and onboarding.

The ideal candidate is mission-driven and must be able to apply good judgment, be nimble, show discretion, be able to multi-task, prioritize workload, have strong communication skills, and pivot intuitively when asked to address urgent or emerging requests. The Assistant Director manages the day-to-day operations of a cohort of development assistants, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding, schedule and absence approval, and identifying tools and resources for the development assistants to be successful.

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States. We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

  • Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year, and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers.
  • Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.
  • Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources, 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 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.

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