Sr. Organizational Development Consultant and Executive Coach

Job Summary

Lead organizational development consulting efforts for schools/units. Responsible for the design and implementation of organization redesign; strategy development; culture change; change management; dynamic work; and executive coaching.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct organizational assessments and organization re-design
• Consult on the design and implementation of large-scale change efforts, dynamic work strategies and strategic planning
• Serve as executive coach to senior administrative leaders and faculty leaders
• Collect, share and publicize resources, tools and best practices for key initiatives, and convene relevant communities of learning
• Facilitate leadership development workshops for senior administrative leaders and faculty leaders
• Develop and implement organization development solutions in partnership with related HHR departments and local school/unit leadership
• Collaborate with relevant CWD colleagues in developing intervention strategies
• Represent CWD and HHR on University and external committees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
• Certificate in coaching (or equivalent training) with a minimum of three years of leadership coaching experience required
• Master’s degree in organizational development (or related area) preferred along with a minimum of eight years OD consulting experience
• Demonstrated excellence in consulting skills working with executives and large-scale interventions
• Demonstrated expertise in a broad array of leadership and organization development areas, with an emphasis on organization design, strategy development, implementing change, and organizational culture
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assess organizational needs and culture and implement appropriate interventions
• Demonstrates insight and creativity and offers options and solutions when approaching issues or problems
• Effective communication and influencing skills, both written and oral, with the ability to clearly and concisely share information and ideas with a range of senior audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong qualitative research skills
• Capacity to develop and maintain strong professional relationships across the organization and to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Able to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion and tact
• A flexible “can do” attitude and approach to the work

Additional Information

• 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
• Other Information: Candidates selected for further consideration may be required to submit additional materials/writing samples and/or complete assessments or presentations as part of the hiring process.
• Work Format Details: This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs.
• 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.
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