Director of the Harvard Law School Writing Center - Military veterans preferred

Director of the Harvard Law School Writing Center

ID: 001170SR
JOB FUNCTION: Faculty & Student Services
LOCATION: Cambridge
WORK FORMAT: Hybrid
JOB TYPE: Full-time
BRAND: Harvard Law School

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard Law School?

Join a community that combines excellence in legal education and scholarship with a deep commitment to justice. Here at Harvard Law School (HLS), you’ll find an environment that values who you are and encourages you to grow, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact. Wherever you are in your career journey, HLS is a place where you can thrive, contribute, and be part of something bigger.

Harvard Law School launched a new Writing Center in October 2024. The Writing Center supports HLS’s students in their development as writers and as critical and creative thinkers.

The Director of the Harvard Law School Writing Center serves as the learning expert and administrative head of the Center, and as a thought partner for School leadership in creating the Center’s vision, mission, and identity and communicating it to students and other internal stakeholders at HLS, as the Center continues to grow and evolve in its early days of operation. The Director creates, leads, implements, and manages the Center’s strategic initiatives and administrative operations.

As a Director of the HLS Writing Center you will:

• Oversee the overall strategy, management, and operations of the writing center, including ongoing evaluation, alongside school leadership, of the center’s strategy, priorities, and programming.
• Partner with HLS Library staff on developing support for students’ research and writing skill development.
• Hire, train, and supervise student fellows to support the Center’s programming and to provide 1:1 feedback to HLS students on their writing.
• Create and implement processes and best practices to facilitate students’ opportunities to improve their writing skills, including peer-review.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the Center by developing and maintaining methods of ongoing assessment and data collection processes to identify and develop future programming and services.
• Oversee all aspects of the Center’s web presence (create and maintain the Center’s website, social media, and online resources).
• Troubleshoot and solve operational and service delivery issues as they arise, including serving as point of contact for students and faculty engaged in Center programming and activities.
• Publicize Writing Center services and opportunities with HLS students.
• Collaborate with the Registrar’s Office in administration of HLS writing requirement and improvement of related processes.
• Support faculty in their implementation of the writing requirement, including peer review, and provide resources and guidance as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have:

• JD degree a plus.
• Strong organizational management and operational skills.
• Experience in recruiting, training, and managing staff and/or students towards outcomes.
• Outstanding writing, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in writing or related fields.
• Creative self-starter who can work effectively both individually and as part of cross-disciplinary teams.
• Skill at establishing effective processes to run high-profile center in a high-paced environment.
• A background in higher education and academic administration and/or familiarity with legal education a plus.

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full-Time

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Other Information:

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

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Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. 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.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit? Harvard's Salary Ranges? to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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