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    HQI Executive Director - Cambridge, United States - Harvard University

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    Basic Qualifications


    • Ph.
    D. in Physics or related Scientific or Engineering area of expertise, and

    • 10+ years' experience in research/scientific environment, with
    • 5+ years' administrative leadership experience.
    Additional Information


    • We regret that Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship for this position.
    • All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
    Position Description


    • In consultation with the Faculty Co-Directors and Faculty Executive Committee, develop and implement the short-, medium-, and long-term strategic plans and identify potential roadblocks that might impede their execution.
    • Serve as an expert source of information and the primary point of programmatic contact for faculty and other program participants who constitute the internal and external stakeholders in the Institute's work.
    • Forge, strengthen, and sustain connections across the local area and national quantum ecosystems.
    • Contribute to the identification and prioritization of new opportunities related to fundraising from corporate, government, and philanthropic sources, to be accomplished in collaboration with the Alumni Affairs & Development (AAD) Office to build long-term support for the Initiative.
    • Oversee all operational areas including finance, human resources, IT, space management, program development, etc. including managing, motivating, and inspiring a team of programmatic and administrative staff.
    • Oversee the Education Director and their work in the development, growth, and execution of the Institute's educational programs, including the Quantum Science and Engineering PhD program and undergraduate programs.
    • Help coordinate and write grant proposals including education/training grants, center grants, equipment grants, and other HQI-centric programmatic grants. Support grant project execution for funded proposals.
    • Support Harvard's commitment to broadening the diversity of participants in STEM fields.
    Job Summary

    The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) and the John A.

    Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seek an Executive Director to play a leading role in the Harvard Quantum Initiative, a multi-disciplinary research initiative that aims to help scientists and engineers make new discoveries and develop new quantum tools and technologies.

    In close collaboration with the Faculty Co-Directors, the Executive Director will develop, communicate, and implement the Initiative's strategic vision; build and sustain dynamic strategic relationships with the local and national quantum ecosystem; partner with FAS, SEAS, and the Development Office to raise funds; help coordinate and write programmatic grant proposals; while fostering a vibrant and innovative community of scientists and engineers across the FAS, SEAS, and the University.

    The Executive Director will also serve as the chief operating officer of the Initiative and will oversee its financial, human resources, and operational functions.


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