Outreach Manager, Strategic Data Project

Outreach Manager

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

The Harvard Graduate School of Education (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.

At the Strategic Data Project (SDP), we believe that talent is the engine of transformation in public education. Housed at the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University (CEPR), SDP is a national initiative that strengthens the use of data in education by connecting forward-thinking organizations with the analytic talent and training they need. As SDP continues to expandhaving trained over 600 fellows and 400 data strategists across hundreds of organizationsthe Outreach Manager's work is fundamental to strengthening our national network and deepening the influence of evidence-based decision making in education.

CEPR helps education leaders use evidencenot assumptionsto improve student outcomes. By producing accessible research, building capacity, and fostering a community of practice, CEPR shares what worksand what doesn'tin education. Learn more at cepr.harvard.edu.

Job-Specific Responsibilities :

(20%) Data Fellowship Recruitment Responsibilities

• Leads and manages recruiting of fellows and partners across various fellowship models and sectors (PK-12; Higher Education). This includes :
• Developing and managing a project plan for fellow recruitment (long term and short term). This includes a communications plan, a timeline for key deliverables, and a solid list of sources for recruitment that is maintained and actionable.
• Posting Fellow position openings on job boards with graduate school career placement centers, think tanks, and other organizations with likely Fellow candidates. Fully develop pipelines for recruiting diverse pools of candidates.
• Conduct targeted candidate recruitment through LinkedIn, leveraging resume books, direct communication to faculty, and conducting "coffee chats" with interested candidates.
• Refining and analyzing the recruitment source list based on responses from quality applicants; analyze data collected in database to understand success of recruitment plan.
• Hosting networking events (local and national, virtual and in-person) that will attract applicants to the Fellowship.
• Leveraging the SDP alumni network to identify strong talent.

(55%) Data Fellowship Selection Responsibilities

(15%) Outreach for Other SDP Programs and Initiatives

(10%) Cross-Team Collaboration and Participation

Qualifications : B.A.

4 yrs. professional experience in the education sector and / or in professional recruiting or admissions.

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

People management experience.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document. Any applicant wishing to be considered for this position should indicate that they meet all the basic requirements in either the cover letter or resume.

This position is a term appointment for one year from the date of hire, with a strong possibility of continuation. The position is remote position, however occasional travel is required (10-15%) for workshops, recruitment events, retreats etc.

Additional Qualifications : Demonstrated commitment to mission of transforming the use of data in education to improve student achievement. Strong public speaking / presentation skills. Project management skills. Strong attention to detail. Experience with marketing or communications a plus.

Experience working with education data and / or education research preferred. Advanced degree preferred. Team or staff management skills a plus. Specific experience and track record for recruiting and placing talented and sought-after professionals. Experience developing recruiting pipelines and networks and in evaluating the quality of these pipelines based on yield and other factors. Comfortable being the face of SDP and CEPR in a variety of ways and venues, including social media platforms. Experience and satisfaction working on a cross-functional team. Intrepid pursuer of contacts and ingenuity / creativity in how to develop and formalize a newly emerging profession. Ability to accurately assess problems and develop solutions, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information :

Work Format Details

This position is eligible for 100% remote work. Employees may work from any 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). At the discretion of the hiring department, fully remote employees may occasionally be required on-site at a Harvard location. 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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