Associate Director, Academic Labor Relations

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

As the primary FAS liaison for the HAW-UAW collective bargaining agreement, this role directs all contract administration efforts, including manager support, grievance and disciplinary management, and representation in both University-wide committees and future contract negotiations.

Core duties:

•Serve as the primary Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) point of contact for guidance and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Harvard Academic Workers - United Auto Workers union (HAW-UAW);

•Serve as the primary Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) point of contact for guidance and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Harvard Academic Workers - United Auto Workers union (HAW-UAW);

•Assist FAS managers in fulfilling their roles in the grievance process, in coordination with the University’s Office of Labor and Employee Relations and the Office of General Counsel;

•Facilitate contract-related disciplinary investigations;

•Manage FAS information and data requests to and from HAW, working closely with the Office of Labor and Employee Relations;

•Serve as a bargaining team member for any future negotiations of the HAW contract;

•Provide guidance and support for contingency planning related to potential labor disruptions;

•Support the work of committees and other advisory bodies where HAW representatives may participate or have a contractual interest;

•Represent FAS in University-wide committees and forums regarding contract management, including information systems and process enhancements related to academic workers.