Sr. Coordinator, Career Education

The Sr. Coordinator, Career Education will play a key support role on the Career and Alumni Engagement (CAE) team at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE). Our unit’s mission is to help students and alumni thrive and engage in lifelong personal growth, professional development, and career exploration.

In partnership with CAE teammates, the this role will support job search and advancement services for our 1,000+ HGSE students and 25,000+ HGSE alumni. Among other initiatives, the Sr. Coordinator will support projects related to job searching and acquisition, student-alumni networking, and internships in partnership with Degree Programs faculty and staff as well as Alumni Engagement colleagues. Specific responsibilities include:

Coaching and Career Advancement Support

• May provide weekly career coaching appointments to students and alumni
• Manage site-related tasks related to the HGSE internship course (S-997), including but not limited to tracking internship sites, supervisors, and completed learning contracts
• Maintain the Career Decision Making module
• Under the direction of the Associate Director for Career Education and in coordination with the Degree Programs team, provide administrative support for lifelong career development initiatives including but not limited to supporting events and digital resources

Degree Program Partnership and Events

• Serve as administrative Point of Contact for designated HGSE degree programs
• Provide administrative support for CAE events, including but not limited to overseeing registrations, budget tracking, etc
• With the Associate Director, work with HGSE student organizations to understand their career needs and propose opportunities to enhance current CSO offerings

Communication

• Oversee career education event registration and post-event evaluation processes
• Update and maintain the alumni-facing Career Development Center on the HGSE website
• Post events, resources, and internships on the HGSE Hub
• Under the general direction of the Associate Director, draft and send communications to students and alumni that are relevant, accurate, and concise

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of related experience. This position may be required to work overtime, including some nights and weekends during peak times of the academic year.

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Prior work in higher education a plus, particularly in career services or other student affairs roles. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with a commitment to equity and inclusion. Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time management skills. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to outstanding service. Willingness to provide ground-level support as needed, including at night and/or on weekends during busy periods.¿

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.
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:

• Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment
• Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion
• Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation
• Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged
• Communicating transparently and respectfully; and
• Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve

About the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: www.gse.harvard.edu

• 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.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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/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.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.