Director of the Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation

Full-time - Director

Remote - Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of the Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation is responsible for overseeing the foundation's programmatic and operational strategy, managing staff, and ensuring effective communication and fundraising efforts. This role involves significant collaboration with Harvard Medical School and Italian scientific institutions to promote research and scientific discovery in medicine and agriculture. The Director will also manage the foundation's budget and financial planning, supervise events, and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the programmatic and operational strategy for the Giovanni Armenise Harvard Foundation.
• Oversee program hiring and reappointments, managing all staff-related HR concerns.
• Maintain strong relationships with the family of the Foundation's original donor and other stakeholders.
• Work with the Dean and scientific leadership of HMS to design and implement scientific programs and activities.
• Develop and implement communications strategies to promote the Foundation's mission and programs.
• Manage the Foundation's approximately $3.5M annual budget and report financial activities to the Board of Trustees.
• Develop financial plans and projections to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Oversee and manage conferences and events communications, including workshops and conferences.
• Focus on fundraising in partnership with the HMS Alumni Affairs and Development office, identifying and meeting with potential donors.
• Supervise a team of 3 direct reports and foster a collaborative working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 8+ years of administrative management experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with donors.
• Experience in designing and promoting innovative programs in an academic biomedical setting.
• Knowledge of Italian academia, particularly in science, is highly desirable.
• Ability to speak Italian is desirable.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave