Knowledge Mobilization Research Lead Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Advisor for Knowledge Mobilization and Brokering will establish and help define a new institutional function at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Working across the School, its centers, and faculty, the Senior Advisor will develop strategies and editorial approaches that translate HGSE's research and expertise into accessible, compelling, and influential content for educators, policymakers, journalists/media partners, practitioners, alumni, donors, and the broader public.

The Senior Advisor will partner with faculty, academic leaders, research centers, and the Office of Communications to increase the visibility, accessibility, and real-world impact of HGSE's scholarship. 

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Knowledge Mobilization & Faculty Engagement (75%)

• Establish HGSE's knowledge mobilization strategy, connecting research and scholarship to broader public audiences. 

• Partner with faculty and research centers to identify timely ideas and emerging research with broad relevance. 

• Translate complex scholarship into compelling, accessible stories and thought leadership. 

• Coach faculty in communicating with journalists and public audiences. 

• Cultivate relationships with education journalists and identify opportunities to amplify faculty expertise. 

• Develop repeatable processes that support public scholarship across the institution. 

• Identify and build opportunities for roundtable discussions with journalists and faculty.

Institutional Partnership (25%)

• Partner closely with the Office of Communications to align knowledge mobilization efforts with institutional priorities

• Collaborate across schools, centers, and initiatives to surface impactful stories and scholarship. 

• The role will also provide partner with Ed. Magazine and to amplify our work using this channel. 

• Advise leadership on opportunities to strengthen HGSE's voice and influence in national conversations about education.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree required, preferably in education, public policy, journalism, communications, social science, or a related field. 
• At least 10 years of professional experience in journalism, communications, media, public scholarship, or a related field. 
• Significant experience translating complex research, policy, or academic ideas into clear, compelling content for broad and diverse audiences. 
• Demonstrated experience working with journalists, researchers, faculty, subject-matter experts, or other thought leaders to develop stories and communicate ideas effectively. 
• Strong editorial judgment and substantial writing, editing, and storytelling experience, including the ability to identify ideas with relevance to public and policy conversations. 
• Experience developing and implementing editorial, communications, or audience-engagement strategies and establishing processes that enable effective collaboration across an organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively across teams, disciplines, and organizations. 
• Knowledge of the education and/or public policy landscape and an understanding of how research and expertise can inform journalism, practice, policy, and public discourse.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 25 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity and Education

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• 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 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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