Harvard University
Chief Knowledge Officer
Harvard Graduate School of Education
53522BR
Job Summary
We are excited to welcome to the Center's Senior Leadership Team a Chief Knowledge Officer, who will lead and align cross-Center efforts to gather, synthesize, and communicate multi-disciplinary knowledge relating to early childhood development. As the leader of the Center's oldest and most prominent workstream-clear, credible, engaging, actionable communication of the science of child development-the CKO will bring an innovative, strategic communications perspective to the team (Center Director, Chief Strategy Officer, and key faculty) that determines what our science agenda will be.
Job Code
360059 Admin Offcr/SrIndiv Contrib
Job-Specific Responsibilities
Senior Leadership Team (50%)
Lead/unique roles:
Spokesperson for the organization: (20%)
Lead the Center's knowledge synthesis, translation, and communication workstream (30%)
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 10 years of directly related experience in progressively responsible positions of journalism or strategic communications leadership in a related field (ECD, science, policy). Demonstrated experience making abstract and/or complex ideas concrete and understandable. Experience working with a team of leaders and diverse stakeholders to develop and execute strategy at both the organizational and workstream levels. Prior experience managing and supervising employees.
Applicants wishing to be considered for this position must include a cover letter in addition to their resume and indicate that they meet all of the basic requirements.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Founded in 1920, the Harvard Graduate School of Education is an exceptional and collaborative community of faculty, students, and alumni dedicated to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional education programs, HGSE cultivates innovative leaders and entrepreneurs, explores the most important questions in education, and shares exciting ideas and best practices with the world.
Everything we do at HGSE is grounded in the belief that education is the most pressing issue of our time, and that research-based education policy and practice have the power to create a more just and prosperous society. HGSE faculty, students, and alumni produce groundbreaking research in fields as diverse as the moral development of children, international education policy, organizational leadership, neuroscience and cognitive development, and the role of the arts in schools.