Career Center

The Global Initiative is anchored by a team based in Boston with approximately 65 staff sitting in key regions around the world, which are all contributing to the School's global strategy and research. We play a critical role in the School's efforts to build a deep understanding of and expertise in global business practice and innovation.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Global Initiative, the Assistant Director is a key member of this Boston based core team, overseeing the management of a variety of programs and activities. Responsibilities range from Center staff training and development, and management of Global Advisory Boards, to events, communications/brand management, and community building. Develops and carefully monitors programs, both in and outside his/her program portfolio. Works cross-functionally with departments across the School and University and in close partnership with the Global Centers. Offers guidance to local HBS staff at the School's overseas Centers.

Global Advisory Board:

• Manage membership of the Global Advisory Boards and maintain annual refresh pipeline of prospective members, as well as new member on-boarding.
• Work closely with Executive Directors and Staff Assistant on preparing and sending materials.
• Manage biennial Boston Symposium and Global Advisory Board meetings, developing agenda and content in collaboration with Associate Director, as well as coordinating logistics with External Relations.
• Provide guidance to Centers on biennial local in-region meetings.
• Develop annual Board communications calendar and draft communications for senior leadership.

Global Initiative Staff Development:

• Manage annual Professional Development program – identify HBS Online course opportunities, liaise with campus partners and staff to coordinate registration, and manage budget ensuring equity across organization.
• Collect metrics on program to evaluate success and continue developing new opportunities for Global Initiative staff.
• Work with campus partners and Global Initiative team to develop further training opportunities such as staff case discussions, trainings with Baker Library, etc.

Brand Management/Communications:

• Website maintenance and development, in coordination with team. Quarterly updates to News and Highlights on each regional page, in collaboration with Global Initiative colleagues.
• Manage quarterly Global Initiative staff newsletter, with contributions from the team.
• Develop presentations, documents and materials.
• Support drafting of departmental communications, as well as provide occasional editing support to the Centers.
• Support team in managing data requests and collecting global data around HBS annually.

Other Projects:

• Support Global Initiative team on larger-scale departmental events, e.g. Executive Director Meeting Weeks, Staff Summits, etc.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

This role is offered as a hybrid (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA based campus 3 days per week. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.

While we continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, we appreciate your understanding and flexibility with our interview process. Please note that we will be conducting interviews virtually (phone and or Zoom) for selected candidates until further notice.

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• BA/BS degree required
• 7+ years related experience in globally-oriented higher education, business or non-profit environment is required

• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with remote, intercultural teams.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
• Ability to develop, create, guide and manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities and minimum supervision.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to make decisions in a deadline-driven environment a must.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues across campus and globally. Experience with public speaking.
• Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, Internet proficiency.
• Experience with databases preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.