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Harvard Kennedy School · 1 day ago

Program Manager, Wolk Israel Graduate Fellowship

Cambridge, MA

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Harvard Kennedy School is dedicated to improving public policy and leadership. The Center for Public Leadership is seeking a part-time Program Manager to support the Wolk Israel Graduate Fellowship, focusing on providing a high-quality leadership development experience for emerging Israeli leaders.

Education

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage all programmatic components of the Wolk Fellowship

Implement and coordinate co-curricular sessions tailored to the fellowship’s aims and context

Support students in developing individualized learning plans and leadership development goals

Facilitate cohort sessions and reflective discussions during the academic year

Support fellows in planning and leading an annual field experience to a U.S. city focused on a policy issue of interest within the context of their cohort

Collect feedback, track progress, and propose program improvements

Foster community-building among fellows and identify opportunities for connection with the broader CPL community

Manage operational tasks and fellowship-specific budget lines in alignment with CPL and Harvard policies

Manage interview logistics and applicant communication

Serve as the internal point of contact for prospective HKS students interested in the Wolk Fellowship

Collaborate with HKS Admissions to support targeted outreach efforts

Support preparation of donor stewardship materials and briefing documents

Partner with CPL’s Engagement team to maintain relationships with Wolk alumni

Facilitate opportunities for alumni to serve as mentors, guest speakers, or informal support to current fellows

Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture within CPL

Engage in reflective practice, participate in professional development, and seek feedback to strengthen program delivery

Communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively with staff, faculty, students, and partners

Uphold all Harvard and CPL administrative policies and standards

Qualification

Program managementBudget managementHebrew proficiencyCoachingMentoringCommunication skillsOrganizational abilitiesCultural diversity commitmentReflective practice

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of related experience in program or project management

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities

Commitment to working with international and culturally diverse communities

Experience managing budgets and working within institutional or nonprofit environments

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Hebrew proficiency preferred

Experience coaching or mentoring students or early-career professionals

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