Program manager Jobs in Boston, MA

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The Program Manager will be responsible for temporarily managing one or more established Harvard programs that serve faculty, staff or students. Represents program to public, University community and those served by the program. Ensures that program and service delivery objectives are met while under management. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to forecasting revenues and expenses, creating a budget for the program, allocating resources from one area of the budget to another with limited review, negotiating with external suppliers, signing contracts of significance on behalf of the program, creating and implementing department systems, practices, policies and procedures, and developing and maintaining internal and external constituent relationships. The Manager will maintain and use files, records, materials and digital content about the program. Candidate should have 3+ years of program management experience in a large scale, complex higher education or non-profit setting.

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• Preferred Pay Rate Range : 42.00-51.00
• Union Designation : NonUnion Eligible
• Report-To Detail : Hybrid - partial time on campus/partial time WFH (working/living in MA).
• Tenure Limit : 18 months
• FLSA Exemption Status : Exempt
• Required Education : College Graduate
• Business Title : Master of Bioethics Program Manager
• Additional Job Details : The Program Manager (PM) reports to the Director of the Master s Program and oversees the administration and delivery of the Master of Bioethics. Working closely with the Director, Program Directors, faculty, and other stakeholders, the PM manages day-to-day program operations and contributes to strategic planning and continuous program improvement. The PM partners with leadership to develop and implement program-specific policies, guidelines, procedures, and operational standards; interprets University policies within the program context; and identifies opportunities to strengthen operations, student engagement, and the overall educational experience.Course Management/Curriculum Delivery and Oversight: Manages the delivery of the MBE curriculum, including course schedules, academic calendars, instructional activities, and course materials. Builds and maintains Canvas course sites and applies best practices in adult learning, instructional design, and educational technology. Reviews course evaluations and partners with faculty to identify and implement improvements. Provides guidance and training to faculty and teaching assistants on course delivery, technology, and student engagement.Recruitment and Admissions: Oversees and manages the full recruitment and admissions lifecycle, including recruitment strategy, prospective student engagement, information sessions, application management, admissions committee coordination, applicant evaluation, admissions decisions and communications, and admitted student enrollment and onboarding. Establishes and maintains admissions processes, timelines, procedures, records, and documentation to support an efficient, consistent, and high-quality admissions experience.Student Advising and Engagement: Serves as a primary advising resource for students and faculty throughout the student lifecycle. Advises on program requirements, academic progress, registration and enrollment, leaves of absence, cross-registration, advisor selection, University policies, and student resources. Acts as a liaison among students, faculty, Program Directors, the Center of Bioethics, the Registrar, and other HMS offices. Monitors progress toward degree requirements and coordinates graduation activities. Develops and implements student engagement and community-building initiatives and plans program events and activities.Management of Teaching Assistants and Temporary Staff: Oversees the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and management of teaching assistants and curriculum assistants with academic oversight by the Program Director and Associate Director. Oversees the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training and management of, LHT employees and temporary staff. Establishes expectations and workflows, monitors performance and deliverables, reviews and approves reported time, and ensures adherence to HMS policies.Financial Management and Faculty Payments: Coordinates faculty and instructional staff payments and processes contracts, honoraria, guest speaker payments, and other program expenses. Maintains accurate payment records and ensures transactions are processed in accordance with HMS policies and procedures.Reporting and Special Projects: Maintains program records and data related to grades, admissions, enrollment, students, alumni, and faculty and coordinates required reporting. Develops reports and analyzes program metrics to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and inform strategic planning and continuous improvement. Supports alumni engagement and career outcome tracking. Collaborates with program and departmental leadership on policy development, program growth, student services, and special initiatives. Identifies and implements process improvements and ensures program operations comply with University policies and applicable requirements.
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• Is the worker converting from being a Harvard full-time employee (FTE)? : No
• Role requires identity, I-9 and 3 reference screen (recruited) : Yes
• Role requires identity, I-9 screen (payrolled) : No
• Role requires DMV/driving history screen : No
• Role requires criminal background and sexual offender screening CORI/SORI : No
• Role requires criminal background screen : No
• Role requires 10-panel drug screen : No
• Role requires credit record check : No
• Role requires compliance with Immunization policy. : No