JOB POSTS
Executive Director of Programs and Events
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, MA, USA (Hybrid)
Grade 062 (Refer candidates to Harvard's Salary Ranges page)
The Executive Director of Programs and Events provides senior leadership for the planning, execution, and assessment of alumni engagement and donor events. Reporting to the AVP for Advancement Communications, Events, and Donor Relations, this role oversees high-impact programs that support efforts to inform and inspire audiences through highlighting faculty, students, alumni, and volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop comprehensive strategies for alumni and donor programs aligned with institutional goals.
- Program Development: Lead the development of content delivery in partnership with the Harvard Alumni Association and University Development Office.
- Event Logistics: Oversee major events such as reunions, committee gatherings, and academic convenings.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor staff while fostering campus-wide collaboration.
- Leadership Travel: Manage travel plans for key academic leaders involved in fundraising.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or large-scale events.
- Minimum of 5 years as a manager.
- Strong understanding of academic culture and institutional operations.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the Harvard Careers portal: https://careers.harvard.edu/job/executive-director-of-programs-and-events-in-cambridge-ma-united-states-jid-1135. Harvard is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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