Portfolio Director, PPE_

66204BRAuto req ID:66204BRJob Code:360058 Admin Offcr/SrIndiv Contrib Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Portfolio Director, PPESub-Unit: Salary Grade (arvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :058Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications:
+ Graduate degree required.
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in education sector and/or organizations that support educators.
+ Night and weekend hours may be required during peak periods.
+ May require travel.
Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
+ Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines or priorities.
+ Strong oral and written communication skills.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills and experience developing partnerships to achieve strategic goals.
+ Experience working as both a team player and leader across departments.
+ Proven ability to prepare, work within, and manage a budget.
+ Experience in B2B business development a plus.
+ Proven ability to problem-solve and respond effectively to shifting team needs.
+ Experience developing and delivering professional/executive education programs with a leadership or education focus a plus.
Additional Information: HGSE is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education.
HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms, and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows each individual to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school.
We do this by:
• Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve;
• Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged;
• Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation;
• Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion;
• Communicating transparently and respectfully; and
• Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment
About the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: www.gse.harvard.edu
Department:PPEPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:General Administration Position Description: Portfolio Development and Management
+ Serve as an administrat ive leader of a portfolio of programs and related professional development opportunities as part of HGSE’s Professional Education program designed to support educational leaders across the US and globally.
+ Build and maintain a deep understanding of the broad landscape of professional development programs serving educational leaders and proactively cultivate robust relationships with lead organizations and individuals to stay abreast of trends in the field.
+ Work with HGSE faculty to explore new Professional Education programs that best serve the needs of the field as informed by data and active discourse with sector leaders and key PPE client organizations.
+ In collaboration with the Senior Director for Program Strategy, Development and Delivery, research, propose and vet ideas regarding a strategic direction for the overall size and shape of the portfolio with attention to portfolio coherence as well as program quality, relevance, accessibility, and sustainability.
+ Collect, analyze, and utilize data to inform and implement PPE decisions about program frequency, updates, and retirements.
Program Design and Delivery
+ Collabor ate with faculty on overarching program vision and architecture. Work with faculty chairs and the Marketing team to develop program learning objectives and descriptions, and to determine the characteristics of target audiences. Collaborate with and work in support of faculty chairs to determine program presenters and learning activities. Identify, train, and manage program facilitators.
+ With support from the Finance team, develop and manage program budgets, contributing to cost-effective program management.
+ Inform, monitor, and participate in marketing and admissions processes for assigned programs to develop optimal cohorts, identify growth opportunities, and suggest mitigation strategies for enrollment challenges in partnership with PPE’s Marketing and Client Engagement teams.
+ Work closely with the PPE Program Delivery Tea m to collaboratively plan and execute all aspects of program delivery to ensure a high-quality learner experience in e very program modality (residential, live online, asynchronous online, blended).
+ Collaborate with PPE’s Learning Design and Evaluation Team to conduct program debriefs. Identify and drive follow-up on strengths and areas for development. Leverage best-practices in learning design to foster interactivity and the application of learning to problems of practice.
Strategic Outreach and Internal/External Relationship Management
+ Plan and implement strategic outreach to organizations, school systems, government agencies, and/or donors to build robust participant pools for programs in the portfolio.
+ Initiate and steward relationships with internal and external stakeholders and expand our network to advance potential new partnerships and programs.
+ Develop custom engagements for learners and organizations within and outside the U.S. as applicable.
+ Identify subject areas where HGSE faculty bring unique value to the field.
Other duties as assigned
School/Unit:Harvard Graduate School of Education EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Summary: As an integral member of the HGSE Professional Education team in our Social Impact and Lifelong Learning (SILL) unit, Portfolio Directors join a dynamic group of colleagues focused on empowering educators to build competencies, skills, and networks necessary to have positive impact in the field of education. Directors build, lead, and cultivate a portion of Professional Education program offerings. All programs are designed to support the SILL and HGSE missions of equipping education leaders, practitioners, and advocates with knowledge and skills to improve student access, opportunity, and success.
The Portfolio Director is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy to nurture, assess, refine and expand a portfolio of professional development offerings across the US and globally. Programs may be delivered in a variety of modalities including on-campus, at client sites in the US and overseas, online live with facilitation, asynchronous online programs, and hybrid models. The Director leads and manages this portfolio in close collaboration with PPE leadership, HGSE faculty, and key institutional stakeholders.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (arvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
+ Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
+ Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
+ Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, 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 Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
+ 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 (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-LM1Work Format Details:This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.