Executive Director for the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and the Harvard China Fund
Core
Administrative and programmatic leader for the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and the Harvard China Fund, driving interdisciplinary research engagement with China across Harvard University.
Role type
Senior IC executive director (academic administration)
Builds
Coordinated research programs, seminars, events, and strategic initiatives for China studies at Harvard and the Harvard Center Shanghai.
Domain
Higher education administration + China studies
Required skills
Supervisory experience, budgetary management, Mandarin proficiency, written Chinese proficiency
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in related discipline, knowledge of China studies, experience living/working in Greater China, organizational growth planning, decentralized environment navigation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee FCCS programs, seminars, and events; manage FCCS and HCF budgets and staff; coordinate Harvard Center Shanghai strategic vision; facilitate connections between US faculty and HCS; manage summer school and internship programs in Shanghai/Greater China; oversee website and video production; lead fundraising initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
