Academic Engagement Coordinator

About the role

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard's undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard's Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and delivering lesson plans on museum practice, history, and collections for University-level courses.
• Compiles information and resources pertaining to collections and museum history.
• Serves as an initial source of specialized information for faculty and students, which requires specialized knowledge of the collections and museum practice. Responds to inquiries.
• Serves as an advisor and facilitator for faculty, staff, students, colleagues, and others in the use or handling of the collection and teaching-with-objects techniques. Supports research use of museum collections.
• Collaborates in developing partnerships with Harvard faculty, students, departments, and schools to utilize the Museum's collections and resources in teaching and research.
• Utilizes collections management database to create or maintain records.
• May oversee workflow, schedule, and train other support staff, students, interns, casual employees, and volunteers.
• Affords assistance in planning for growth and development of the Academic Partnerships department and assists in developing goals and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Material Culture, Museum Studies, Education (focus on post-secondary), Art History or related field/experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree preferred.
• Four or more years of related experience required with broad knowledge of curatorial methods and techniques.
• Familiarity with collection specialization.
• Knowledge of collections handling, storage, and preservation.
• Knowledge of computer applications and literature relating to museum collections desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, writing ability, and the ability to set/adjust priorities and manage multiple tasks.
• Team leadership and customer service skills.

Standard Hours/Schedule

35 hours per week

Visa Sponsorship Information

Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity, Education, Criminal

Other Information

This is a hybrid position and will require to be on-site at least 3 days/week. The Peabody Museum is situated on the ancestral and traditional land of the Massachusett people. It cares for over 1.2 million items from across the world, including cultural, archaeological, and osteological collections as well as extensive photographic and archival materials. The Museum is committed to the ethical stewardship of its collections through implementation of collaborative and culturally responsive care, interpretation, and engagement. We strive for a diverse, inclusive and equitable working environment and to act in ways that address the global challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retail 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

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.

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