Executive Director, David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
- Employer
- Harvard University
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Aug 17, 2017
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- Position Type
- Executive, Executive Directors
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Executive Director is responsible for the execution of the
strategic vision set by the Faculty Director and the Executive
Committee. The Executive Director will steer DRCLAS activities to
expand research and teaching on Latin America and related fields at
Harvard University; expand research and teaching opportunities in
Latin America; and strengthen ties between Harvard and institutions
throughout Latin America through coordination of DRCLAS in
Cambridge and its three overseas offices in Mexico, Brazil and
Chile. She or he will join Harvard at a time when the University is
investing heavily in global outreach in research and learning
experiences beyond our gates.
The Executive Director is responsible for the day to day
programmatic, financial, and human resource management of the
Center. Has overall operational responsibility for the Center and
its overseas offices, including budget and finance, communications,
development, events, human resources, publications, and
grant-making activities. Responsible for building a diverse and
effective team, allocating staff and financial resources to meet
the strategic goals of the Center. Ensures on-going communication,
coordination, and financial affairs with the Office of the
President and Provost, FAS and other Schools and research centers,
ensuring compliance with Harvard policies and procedures. Provides
leadership on issues of staff management and coordination;
represents the Center in interactions with grantors and donors, the
external DRCLAS Advisory Committee, government entities, and other
units of the University. Links medium and long term strategies to
on-going activities and resource allocation decisions. Serves on
the Executive Committee (ex-officio) and reports to the Director of
DRCLAS.
Further, this person will be expected to help grow the science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM)-related activities at
DRCLAS over time commensurate with existing strengths in the social
and political sciences, and the humanities.
Management responsibilities include building and developing a
diverse and effective team; planning and delegating work
effectively; communicating and monitoring performance expectations;
motivating and developing direct reports; and ensuring compliance
with Harvard and FAS policies and procedures.
Additional Information
The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS)
was established at Harvard University in 1994 through a generous
gift of David Rockefeller. The mission of DRCLAS is to increase
knowledge of the cultures, economies, histories, environment and
contemporary affairs of Latin America; to foster cooperation and
understanding among the peoples of the Americas; and to contribute
to democracy, social progress and sustainable development
throughout the hemisphere. DRCLAS is directed by a full time senior
faculty member who allocates 40 percent of his/her time to its
activities. The Center has an annual budget of $6.7m, 83 percent of
which is committed to programmatic activities to support faculty
research and teaching, student engagement in study and practice in
Latin America, and a series of programs that enhance understanding
of the region globally. With a staff of 25-30 people, both in
Cambridge and in 3 overseas offices, the activities of the Center
are explicitly University-wide, and engage faculty and students
from the sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities in the
Faculty of Arts and Sciences and those across the full range of the
University's professional schools. The David Rockefeller Center has
a strong reputation within the University as a successful regional
studies center and has an excellent track record as a
multidisciplinary, service-oriented, and effective organization in
engaging faculty and students in a wide range of activities.
Position start date: January 1, 2018
Approximately 20% international and domestic travel is
required.
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 or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor degree required.
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience in an academic organization and/or in a senior leadership position in an organization focused on research or teaching.
Additional Qualifications
Advanced degree preferred. Demonstrated leadership, supervision,
and communications skills, preferably in higher education.
Increasing level of responsibility in strategic planning,
organizational design and general management.
Must have a successful track record and proven skills in all phases
of administration and operations -finance, human resources,
strategic planning, organizational communications, academic program
management, and program monitoring and evaluations. Demonstrated
ability to lead through persuasion; develop, coach, and supervise a
diverse staff; and promote collaboration.
Experience serving as an expert source of information, with a
collaborative and flexible style; developing trusting long-term
relationships with constituents and creating and maintaining a team
culture with a commitment to supporting teaching/research
opportunities for faculty and students. Ability to work
collaboratively across all levels of an organization. The candidate
should be well organized, able to prioritize, have a strong
attention to detail, and be able to manage multiple projects
simultaneously.
The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability
to interact well with faculty, staff, and partners in Latin
America. He or she will have a proven ability to work with a
variety of constituents in developing and managing new projects and
research and student programs.
Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills strongly preferred.
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