Harvard Ed Portal Workforce Pathways Manager at Harvard University in Allston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Position Title: Harvard Ed Portal Workforce Pathways Manager

Req ID: 65584BR

School or Unit: University Administration

Description: Job Summary

The Harvard Ed Portal is a collaborative partnership between Harvard University, the City of Boston, the Harvard Allston Task Force, and the Allston-Brighton community. The Ed Portal is the Allston-Brighton community's front door to Harvard's educational resources (virtual and in person) in arts, wellness, and workforce and economic development.

The Harvard Ed Portal's Workforce Development Program focuses on supporting unemployed and underemployed Allston Brighton and Cambridge community members in their career explorations and searches.

The Harvard Ed Portal STEM Career and Green Jobs Pathways Program focuses on assisting individuals in Allston Brighton and Cambridge in entering STEM Careers. Cambridge is already a focal point for life science companies and Allston Brighton area is an emerging center of life science development.

Position Description

Program Development and Delivery

• Support the development of and manage the delivery of career training internship/apprenticeship programs in bio/life sciences, building trades, IT, green/sustainable jobs
• Develop and deliver hard and soft skills trainings for diverse cohorts of participants
• Create and deliver information sessions on career pathways in bio/life sciences, building trades, IT, green/sustainable jobs
• Provide direct case management to individual cohort participants (interns/apprentices) to mitigate barriers to persistence and success, and to facilitate cohort participant retention
• Maintain consistent communication with internship/apprenticeship hosts and supervisors throughout participants' placements to provide support and proactive troubleshooting

Partnership Management

• Communicate with local high school and adult ed partners to increase awareness of training program opportunities and requirements for participation
• Plan and publicize a clear schedule for internship programs, including application cycles, due dates for requests for financial assistance, etc.
• Develop referral process and share with CBO and employer partners to recruit diverse participants from Allston Brighton & Cambridge
• Steward strong relationships with existing local anchor employers and develop relationships with new employer partners.
• Develop and steward strong relationship with internal Harvard partners working in the sciences (FAS/SEAS/HMS/SPH) for potential apprenticeship placements

Marketing and outreach

• In collaboration with HPAC marketing team, create an advertising and marketing campaign for new and updated career pathways programs
• Create a list of program partners and supporters for outreach, referrals, recruitment, and info sessions
• Represent the Workforce and Economic Development team at relevant events, meetings, and on committees related to career pathways programs, bio/life sciences, building trades, IT, green/sustainable jobs

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years' minimum experience in training design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Presentation, facilitation, and written communication.
• Career coaching.
• Project planning and program management.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills.
• Bi-lingual a plus.
• Small business development initiatives and community outreach experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills; ability to effectively organize and display data.
• Proven track record for developing professional relationships in a community setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Position requires some evening and weekend hours.

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.

Department Office Location: USA - MA - Allston

Job Code: 359056 Admin Dept/Program Admin

Job Function: General Administration

Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub Unit: ------------

Salary Grade: 056

Department: HPAC


Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Time Status: Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening: Education, Identity


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.

EOE 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.

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