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Harvard Kennedy School · 3 days ago

Research Manager, Bloomberg Center for Cities

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Harvard Kennedy School is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing Harvard's mission. The Research Manager will provide operational support to the Bloomberg Center for Cities' research agenda, managing project workflows and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality research deliverables.

Education

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Erin Sharicz

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation strategy of proposal intake and review processes, including oversight of submission tracking, analysis of reviewer feedback, and communication of outcomes

Prepare written materials and presentations relevant to the Open Calls process, including guidelines and FAQs, briefing documents

Develop and manage directories of researchers and partner organizations

Support Senior Director in strategic engagement with academic partners, city research partners, and professional networks

Manage and oversee communications with applicants, reviewers, and PIs, serving as the primary point of contact to ensure coordinated engagement, timely information flow, and effective issue resolution

Lead collaboration with staff from other Center teams and manage student assistants carrying out research relevant to the Open Calls process

Work closely with the Center Administration and Finance team to facilitate relevant School and University research call administrative processes

Lead oversight, review, and analysis of the significant open call research award budget, maintaining rigorous tracking of allocations and expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability and informed decision-making

Lead planning on convenings, webinars, and knowledge-sharing sessions with researchers and city leaders, working with the Senior Director

Manage the recruitment and onboarding of research assistants

Supervise student researchers, fostering skill development and teamwork

Liaise with IRB and other compliance offices to support research approvals and requirements

Organize research team meetings, maintain project documentation, and track deliverables across multiple projects

Contribute to research-related programming and events, including conferences and faculty support activities

Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure high-quality research, analysis, writing, and presentation of outputs

Participate actively in building a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the research team and across teams at the Center

Other duties as assigned in support of the Center’s research projects

Qualification

Research managementProject managementCommunication skillsSupervision of staffIRBOrganizational skillsClient relationship managementData collectionAirtableSharePointSalesforceCollaborationMentoring

Required

Master's degree in public policy, social sciences, management, or related field; or equivalent professional experience

6 years of relevant professional experience in research, program management, or related roles

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, faculty, external partners, and junior staff

Experience supervising or mentoring research assistants, interns, or junior staff preferred

Familiarity with academic research processes, including IRB, data collection, and dissemination

Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, managing projects independently, meeting project timelines, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders in a productive, professional, and timely manner

Preferred

Experience supervising or mentoring research assistants, interns, or junior staff preferred

Familiarity with Airtable, SharePoint, and Salesforce a plus

Benefits

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

Company

Harvard Kennedy School

Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a public policy and public administration school. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1936

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees