Dean for Administration

Company: Harvard University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

This is an exclusive retained search through Spencer Stuart.?We invite interested candidates to submit all resumes, cover letters, inquiries and correspondence to Spencer Stuart via email:?HLSAdminDean@SpencerStuart.com . Submissions through the Harvard?Careers portal will not be monitored.

The Dean for Administration (Ad Dean) reports directly to the Harvard Law School (HLS) Dean and is the School’s chief administrative officer.?This key leadership position is responsible for the general oversight and management of all administrative functions, including facilities, faculty support services, finance, human resources, information technology, and other business operations.?The Ad Dean serves as a trusted advisor to the Dean and works closely with him to plan and manage the School’s strategic initiatives and develop its short and long-term financial and operational plans.?The Ad Dean also works closely with Harvard’s central administration and other senior leaders across the University and affiliated organizations.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

As the Administrative Dean you will:

Promote and foster an inclusive community and standards for which the School aspires to.

Oversee the School’s financial portfolio while making strategic investments in people, projects, and facilities.

Conduct long-range planning for administrative services and capital projects.

Guide the overall campus operations strategy including significant capital projects, facilities enhancements and maintenance, and the management and usage of HLS facilities and physical assets.

Guide HLS’ human resources management, ensuring the School continues to attract, develop, and retain the best employees.

Oversee the information technology systems and infrastructure, ensuring faculty, students, and staff have access to IT services that are flexible and responsive.

Actively participate and may chair a variety of school and university wide committees.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience working in progressive management roles.

Additional Qualifications

We are looking for people with:

A collaborative and consultative leadership style

Experience building and influencing partnerships and alliances

Experience managing across a complex organization

Advanced degree in business or law and previous experience in higher education management is a plus.

Additional Information

This is an exclusive retained search through Spencer Stuart.?We invite interested candidates to submit all resumes, cover letters, inquiries and correspondence to Spencer Stuart via email:?HLSAdminDean@SpencerStuart.com . Submissions through the Harvard?Careers portal will not be monitored.

Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School  is a place where you can thrive.

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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