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68323BRAuto req ID:68323BRJob Code:360058 Admin Offcr/SrIndiv Contrib Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Special Projects ManagerSub-Unit:Social Sciences Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :058Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications:

7+ years of progressive project management

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

+ Advanced degree highly preferred (MBA, MPP)

+ Strong project management skills. Entrepreneurial experience in launching and scaling pilots Ability to effectively manage projects and operationalize new and emerging ideas.

+ Exceptional leadership and communication skills. Ability to engage and manage cross-sector stakeholders and to communicate effectively (orally and in writing).

+ Strategic thinking. Ability to align projects with organizational goals and make strategic decisions. Ability to learn new content quickly and to identify connections.

+ Adaptability and flexibility. Ability to work in dynamic environments and manage projects with varying requirements. Comfortable with highly unstructured and ambiguous situations; ability to proactively identify solutions in such situations and execute those approaches.

+ Subject matter expertise. Understanding of social science research and evaluation as well as how evidence is used for resourcing and scaling social programs. Ideal candidates with have experience and expertise in social impact investing and capital markets.

Additional Information:Please include your most up to date resume and cover letter for full consideration.

Please Note: Harvard University will soon transition to a new, streamlined applicant system, Careers@Harvard. The posting will be removed on June 16th and reposted on June 30th to allow a seamless transition. If you apply for this position, you will be notified if any additional action is required to ensure your information is captured correctly in our new system.

This is a 12-month term position with strong possibility of renewal.

We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.Department:Opportunity InsightsPre-Employment Screening:Identity Job Function:General Administration Position Description:

+ Partner with leadership on all elements of the Opportunity Evaluation and Markets Initiative, including developing project scope and structure, managing collaborations, and monitoring and managing progress.

+ Conduct detailed ecosystem mapping and analysis within academic, practice, and policy fields to identify opportunities and partners.

+ Develop processes and tools to enable efficient project management across the Initiative.

+ Manage regular communication with internal and external cross-sector partners, including agenda setting, and tracking and execution of follow-up items.

+ Develop communications about the Initiative for varied audiences, including concept notes, theory of change summaries, progress updates, and other materials.

+ Work with internal and external partners to operationalize and execute pilot activities pertaining to research administration and compliance, partner identification and engagement, and the development of necessary legal, financial, and policy support structures.

School/Unit:Faculty of Arts and Sciences 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:

The Special Projects Manager will work with Opportunity Insights’ founding Director and Executive Director to lead the development and launch of a new Opportunity Evaluation and Markets Initiative that uses newly developed big data matching methods to systematically evaluate social programs and scale successful programs. This is a rapidly expanding area of work that requires skilled leadership and decision-making with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires advanced project management skills, relationship development and coordination, and the ability to lead through ambiguous and dynamic work conditions and responsibilities.

Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, 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 this excellence 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 (https://hr.harvard.edu/benefits-wellbeing) 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-JB1Work 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.About Us: Opportunity Insights (OI) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute focused on improving economic opportunity. Founded in 2018, OI has become a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the science of economic mobility and in the use of large administrative data to understand and address inequality. OI has published seminal work on national trends in upward mobility (https://opportunityinsights.org/national\_trends/) ; racial disparities (https://opportunityinsights.org/race/) ; the role of neighborhoods (https://opportunityinsights.org/neighborhoods/) , social (https://opportunityinsights.org/paper/social-capital-i-measurement-and-associations-with-economic-mobility/) capital, and higher education (https://opportunityinsights.org/education/) in upward mobility; and the use of private-sector data to understand disparate impacts in the recent economic recession and recovery (https://opportunityinsights.org/paper/tracker/) . Much of the team’s ongoing research uses quasi-experimental methods to identify causal effects and test the predictions of economic and sociological models. Examples of current research projects include: long-term impacts of neighborhoods and place-based policies, the role of colleges in upward mobility, using big data to address health disparities, and measuring how social networks affect mobility. OI’s work has shaped policy discussions at the national and local level, with nearly a dozen of its studies covered on the front pages o f major media outlets (https://opportunityinsights.org/press/) , such as the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/25/us/race-wealth-gap-economy.html?rsrc=flt&unlocked\_article\_code=1.H04.fXii.Vmsnyn92bjrP&smid=url-share) , The Economist, The Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/30/college-admissions-elite-ivy-rich/) , and the Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-the-safety-net-pays-for-itself-11563800405) , and have been widely cited in policy discussions.