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• Meet with students, helping them:
  • Tackle the case-based method of teaching and learning, requiring high levels of participation
  • Face classes where they don't feel prepared, offering them resource and guidance
  • Navigate as first time students in the US
  • Consider balance between classwork, personal life and recruiting and anything else of concern
• Manage programs related to the holistic support of MBA students:
  • Oversee the development and oversight of wellness programs in collaboration with and in response to student needs throughout the academic year. In addition to proactive wellness programming, also focus on the more specific needs of students who have identified mental health challenges and may benefit from secondary or tertiary prevention, including support and possibly medication consultation and management to increase their well-being.
  • Oversee all aspects of the parent program; counsel students considering having children while in the program, expectant parents, and parent needs for the duration of the MBA experience
  • Work with HBS Operations to provide up to date guidelines for COVID protocols and offer support to students who have COVID to ensure their needs are met
• Support the team efforts:
  • Answer the help hotline as part of our 24/7 sexual assault response and survivor support rotation.
  • Leverage technology skills to oversee the team's Quick Base records management platform that tracks important data and helps all members of our team better serve our students
  • Liaise with student organizations focused on academic success and specific demographics

• You are energized by building positive, empowering relationships and earning the trust of students and student leaders
• You are looking to learn and grow in a dynamic and ever changing environment
• You are comfortable in 1:1 meetings with students or presenting in front of larger groups
• You are looking to expand your career experiences and develop a diverse tool kit; you welcome feedback and new ideas
• You like to write for an audience, turning the information from complex to clear and concise
• You are interested in learning how to leverage all available resources (people, systems, technology, facilities) to enhance the student experience
• You find navigating through ambiguity more exhilarating than frustrating
• You're committed to working on a team where we believe that all of us are better and smarter than one of us

• Make an impact by meaningfully engaging with students as they shape their MBA experience- we love our students!
• Join a group of talented staff and faculty colleagues committed to excellence in the delivery of our mission to

  Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience

  Additional Qualifications and Skills

  • MA/MS in psychology, social work, or related field is strongly preferred
  • Mental Health licensure (LMHC, MSW, LICSW, PH.D.) is strongly preferred
  • Experience working with graduate students and/or adult learners in a higher education setting is strongly preferred

  Additional Information

  This position is approved as a term appointment with an end date of 12/31/24. There is a possibility of renewal/extension.
  
  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.
  
  Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and well being of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Harvard University Health Services employees and other health care individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University's COVID-19 Information Website.
  
  A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.
  
  Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
  
  Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment.

  Salary Grade: 058

  Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

  
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