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65335BRAuto req ID:65335BRJob Code:CM0858 Communications Management III Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Director of Communications & StrategySub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :058Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications:

BA degree and seven or more years in relevant fields such as communication, marketing, media relations, writing, and copy-editing; interest/background in teaching and learning preferred.

**Please Note: Applicants who wish to be considered MUST submit a cover letter in addition to a resume. Any candidate advancing to the final round of interviews will be asked to complete a writing exercise and share a writing sample.

This is a term appointment for two years from the date of hire, with possibility of renewal.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

Experience with web content management systems preferred. Experience with new media, social media applications, and emerging technologies preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate sometimes complex concepts clearly with a variety of audiences and stakeholders. Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize, and complete tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic organization, which now works in a hybrid fashion, with minimal supervision. Creativity and flair with regards to visual media particularly welcome.

Proven experience developing communications strategies for an organization and overseeing communications functions and related staff, preferably in a complex setting. Proven experience producing compelling and high-quality content in various formats. Excellent writing, synthesis, and editing skills.

Additional Information:

HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows everyone to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school.

We do this by:

• Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve

• Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged

• Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation

• Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion

• Communicating transparently and respectfully; and

• Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment

About the Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Department:PZPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:Communications Position Description:

This role will develop, lead, and manage key aspects of the Center’s communications strategy, content production, and media relations strategy across the Center’s widely respected and diverse strands of educational expertise and research. PZ represents an ever-changing collection of loosely linked research projects, most of which work at the intersection of education theory and practice, and focus on rich, complex learning in diverse settings – in person, online, and in contexts ranging from preschool classrooms to business boardrooms. It can therefore be challenging to present a coherent narrative about the Center’s work, but this position will need to understand and serve the needs of individual projects, as well as the umbrella organization of PZ. The work will involve developing a communications strategy and communicating research findings and resources from PZ projects; it will also involve marketing PZ’s professional development offerings, in collaboration with PZ’s existing Learning & Outreach team, who are responsible for professional development programming. The Director of Communications will oversee and lightly contribute to the creation and dissemination of written and digital content (videos, podcasts, social media) that will help the Center AND its projects meet strategic goals, including engaging target audiences with key ideas and resources. This position will supervise website updates and general communications and coordinate a redesign of PZ's website, which will happen later this year. Some projects at PZ have their own websites and social media accounts: while the Director of Communication may be invited to offer light advice and share strategic initiatives that may align with the individual project website, this position will not be responsible for creating individual project websites.

• Develop and implement a multifaceted, strategic communications plan for PZ to reach target audiences in alignment with the Center’s goals.

• Develop and implement strategy around the Center’s content production and dissemination efforts, including identifying and tailoring materials for key audiences.

• Advance our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by framing the communications produced and disseminated by the Center through a critical, anti-oppressive lens and prioritizing the way in which authentic and diverse perspectives are represented.

• Lead the development and design of a process for producing high quality, creative, effective, and compelling content across a variety of platforms, and print, web, and media formats.

• Hire and supervise team members as well as vendors and freelance contributors.

• Lead the development, design, and implementation of content-related project management tools and systems related to communications that would best serve the organization.

• Develop and execute work plans for content production and dissemination, including developing and managing a communications budget, and identifying, securing, and as needed, managing external vendors to provide additional expertise and resources.

• Manage media relations, including building and maintaining strategic relationships within and outside the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the wider University that may foster strategic, accurate, and appropriate media coverage.

• Develop communications strategy with attention to HGSE and Harvard University communication guidelines.

• Work with Principal Investigators and other researchers to convey complex concepts in compelling formats that are accessible to broad general audiences. Expertise in graphic design or multimedia formats would be welcome and encouraged.

• Create meaningful metrics and measure impact/progress toward Communications goals. Analyze and synthesize resulting insights to inform and improve Project Zero’s communications.

School/Unit:Harvard Graduate School of Education 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.Working Conditions:

HGSE is currently developing dynamic workplace models which will actively support a combination of on-campus and remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and operational needs allow. You and your manager will discuss the best schedule based on your role and operational need. If your role allows for remote work, please note that all remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA (Only Exempt), CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Please also note that Harvard will withhold each applicable state’s required tax and other withholdings from your paycheck for the time you work there.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship

Job Summary:

Harvard Graduate School of Education 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. Reporting to the Co-Directors of Project Zero, the Director of Communications, is a new role at Project Zero (PZ), a 57-year-old research center housed at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. PZ currently has 15 Principal Investigators who are pursuing varied research interests in a variety of domains and contexts that are broadly related to cognition, understanding, the arts, civic agency, digital engagement, and global education. Current projects include those related to Hip Hop education, teacher professional development, civic education, and teaching in an age when planetary and individual health is in jeopardy. Part of the challenge around communications at PZ is to find the balance between presenting a coherent organization-wide story, while honoring the diversity and independence of the highly varied and ever-evolving individual projects, which are led by different Principal Investigators and have different levels of expertise and resources regarding communications.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, 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 excellence and diversity 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/totalrewards) 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) Work 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.