Please feel free to direct any questions my way. James Clem, Ph.D. (he/him) The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability
Managing Director, Harvard University Center for the Environment Associate Director, Salata Institute 617-496-5458 [email protected] On Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 6:34:08 AM UTC-4 Geoengineering News wrote: > > https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/21275093/program-director-harvard-solar-geoengineering-research-program > > *25 April 2025* > > *Internal Number:* 68180BR > > *Job Summary* > > The Harvard Solar Geoengineering Research Program (SGRP) aims to reduce > uncertainties surrounding solar geoengineering; generate critical science, > technology, and policy insights; and help inform the public debate > surrounding this controversial idea. Recognizing that solar geoengineering > could not be a replacement for reducing emissions or adapting to climate > impacts, SGRP draws on Harvard?s research capabilities and global convening > power to provide the knowledge necessary in considering solar > geoengineering as a supplement to broader mitigation and adaptation > efforts. SGRP supports a broad array of natural science, social science, > and humanities research, both at Harvard and in collaboration with other > academic, civil society, and government organizations and institutions. > > The Program Director of the Harvard Solar Geoengineering Research Program > reports to the SGRP Faculty Steering Committee and is responsible for > overseeing the programmatic, administrative, and financial operations of > the SGRP. > > *Position Description* > > Based at the Harvard University Center for Environment (HUCE), a Center of > the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, the SGRP Program > Director carries out a broad range of management responsibilities, > including: > > - > > Overseeing all aspects of a research grant program for faculty ? > promotion, collecting proposals and soliciting reviews, drafting funding > award letters, and tracking grant reporting. > > > - > > Managing seminar series and workshops, including identifying and > inviting speakers; developing content, structure, and publicity; > coordinating with other Harvard offices and groups; and managing > logistical > details. > > > - > > Handling program administrative responsibilities such as monitoring > the budget, informing strategic decisions about spending and risk > management, and coordinating appointments for fellows and visitors. > > > - > > Representing SGRP within the University and to external stakeholders. > > > - > > Managing the SGRP website. > > > - > > Supporting development efforts and communication with donors. > > > - > > Staffing meetings of the SGRP Faculty Steering Committee. > > *Basic Qualifications* > > Bachelor?s Degree and 5 years minimum professional work experience. An > advanced degree may count towards experience. > > *Additional Qualifications and Skills* > > - > > Advanced degree in a relevant field. Knowledge of climate change > issues and fundamentals of solar geoengineering preferred. > > > - > > Strong management experience, ideally within an academic or research > environment. > > > - > > Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, and > effectively prioritize time and tasks. > > > - > > Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to > engage diverse stakeholders. > > > - > > Proven track record in event and workshop management. > > > - > > Familiarity with grant writing and management, as well as fundraising > strategies. > > > - > > Experience with financial management and strategic planning. > > > - > > Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive > programmatic success. > > *Additional Information* > > This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending one > year from date of hire with possibility of renewal. > > We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. > > All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources. > > Harvard University requires pre-employment references and background > checks. > > Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable > learning and working environment. > > *Benefits* > We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website ( > https://hr.harvard.edu/benefits-wellbeing) 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. > > *Work Format* > On-Site > > > *Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging* > Harvard University views equity, 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 this excellence while fully > embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, > life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. > > *EEO 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. > > *Source: HERC JOBS* > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/geoengineering/dfdec3c4-e45d-4691-8b6c-5e151e55b79dn%40googlegroups.com.
