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Job Summary: The Harvard Divinity School (HDS) Office for Community and Belonging (OCB) supports the vital work of advancing our school’s vision of a just world at peace across religious and cultural divides. HDS educates and equips people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints to build a world where all people can flourish and live across religious and cultural divides. The mission of OCB is to provide restorative, holistic support to our School and foster conditions—inside and outside the classroom—in which every member of HDS’s pluralistic community can cultivate connection, build trust, learn from others, and promote the well-being of one another as we develop the capacity to work across difference, as guided and held by an ethic of care. The Office for Community and Belonging Project Coordinator is integral to the work of helping OCB carry out its mission, in collaboration with other HDS departments, in furtherance of the vision of HDS.  Job-Specific Responsibilities:...

Reporting to the Managing Director of Human Resources Consulting, the Senior Director of Human Resources partners with leaders across Harvard Human Resources, Harvard Public Affairs & Communications, and Alumni Affairs & Development, and potentially another client within Central Administration. The role leads a Human Resources team supporting approximately 700-1000 Central Administration employees and manages a team that delivers day-to-day Human Resources services to these business units.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Serve as a trusted HR advisor to business unit Vice Presidents and senior leaders. Lead and manage a team responsible for delivering day-to-day HR services to assigned client areas.  Manage through clear expectations, coaching, delegation, feedback, and performance management and build an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture. Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and priorities.   Engages in...

The Donor Relations Writer/Editor advances Harvard Medical School’s donor stewardship efforts through high quality written communications and strategic collaboration. With a primary focus on a research and therapeutics portfolio, this position translates complex scientific and medical concepts into clear, compelling narratives that demonstrate gift impact and deepen donor engagement. The Writer/Editor manages a portfolio of approximately 50 narrative stewardship reports annually, provides editorial support on an additional 50 reports, and contributes to other key writing projects and digital stewardship initiatives.   Key Responsibilities:   Narrative Stewardship & Portfolio Management (approx. 50 reports/year)  Conceptualizes, researches, and produces compelling gift impact reports for individual donors and affinity groups, with a particular focus on research and therapeutics. Translates complex scientific and medical information into accessible, engaging narratives...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Studio Manager, with mainly independent responsibilities, the Coordinator of the Photo area works with the team of academic and studio staff to serve as a point of contact supporting student and faculty photo classes for Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS) and the Film and Visual Studies (FVS) PhD program. The Coordinator for Photo works closely with the Photo Faculty and Instructional Support to facilitate solutions for students’ creative endeavors. Additionally, this position also will address and plan for the use of department funds to best support photography courses. This position manages and maintains departmental photography equipment and digital laboratory. The Photography Coordinator works with a team of academic and studio staff, and reports to the studio manager.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Organize and manage camera inventory. Be available during established hours in coordination with course time for students who need to...

Job Summary: The Director of Facilities provides operational and technical leadership for all facilities management functions at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This role ensures that HGSE’s campus operates safely, efficiently, and sustainably, supporting the School’s mission of teaching and learning, research, and engagement with the field. The Harvard Graduate School of Education campus is comprised of 6 owned buildings on Appian Way and 2 leased properties in Harvard Square. The eight spaces total an overall square footage of 252,737.  The Director leads a team of 20 Harvard and contracted staff, the Director manages an annual operating budget of $4.0M Job-Specific Responsibilities: Accountable for ensuring organizational-wide compliance and optimal performance of all facility systems by overseeing and delegating operational responsibilities to subordinate managers and specialized staff. Ensure that all MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems, fire...

The Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) is a department within Harvard University’s Financial Administration (FAD) that is focused on providing high-quality administrative and financial assistance to faculty and other University affiliates performing sponsored research. OSP works with researchers and schools across Harvard to help obtain and negotiate awards from sponsoring agencies, assist with grant proposal preparation, ensure compliance with federal regulations and University policies, provide financial support including financial reporting and billing and collection services, assist with audits, and promote knowledge of sponsored research administration throughout the University research community through training and other educational programs. The Senior Grant and Contracts Specialist (SGCS) on the Proposal Review Team reviews, approves as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), and submits initial funding requests, continuations/progress reports, pre-proposals,...

Job Summary: The Communications & Marketing Services Specialist provides strategic communications and marketing support to departments across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Working in partnership with departmental leaders and stakeholders, the Specialist advises on effective communications approaches, develops and executes content and marketing initiatives, and manages digital communications channels to enhance visibility, engagement, and audience reach. The role is responsible for planning, creating, and maintaining a wide range of communications materials, including web content, e-newsletters, event promotion, and digital campaigns. The Specialist manages communications workflows, prioritizes incoming requests, and coordinates projects to ensure timely, high-quality delivery aligned with institutional goals, accessibility requirements, and brand standards. Reporting to the Associate Director, Communications & Marketing Services, this position serves as a...

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO), a division within Campus Services (CS), provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including primary building maintenance, landscape, fire safety, custodial, recycling and waste, and event support services to a large portion of the University, as well as engineering and technical services. All services are provided in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and customer-determined standards, with cost recovery through a fee-for-service model. Working closely with FMO leadership and staff, this position provides analytical, business modeling, business process, and project management support to the FMO organization across all operating departments. By developing a strong understanding of FMO business areas and operational workflows, this role translates operational data into meaningful insights and opportunities for process and service improvement The Facilities Maintenance and Operations Planner/Scheduler is responsible for...

Job Summary:  The Assistant Director, Required Curriculum, provides operational leadership for the Required Curriculum (RC) within the MBA Registrar’s Office. Reporting to the Associate Director, RC Program, the Assistant Director has primary responsibility for translating program strategy and academic priorities into coordinated, reliable operations across the RC academic cycle. The role manages complex and interdependent curricular processes, exercises independent judgment in resolving operational and policy-related issues, and ensures that academic systems, schedules, faculty assignments, exams and grading are delivered accurately and consistently. Job-Specific Responsibilities: RC Academic Operations & Program Management  Lead the integrated operational planning and delivery of the RC academic cycle, including term start-up, course infrastructure, sectioning, discussion groups, seating, exams, grading, and other recurring curricular processes. Oversee RC...

Job Summary: The Faculty Assistant (FA) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The FA serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs for faculty members Prepare correspondence , reports, and meeting materials Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio Provide support for events led by faculty May be responsible for obtaining permissions and copyright registration Updates Canvas course materials when TFs are not available...

Harvard University’s Office of the General Counsel is seeking a highly accomplished and organized Counsel and Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Vice President and General Counsel (VPGC).  The position is a dual-capacity role operating at the intersection of complex higher education practice, strategy and operations.   The successful candidate will identify and evaluate issues and risks presented in complex and consequential litigation and investigation matters in order to provide legal counseling and to serve as a strategic advisor to the VPGC.  The Counsel and Chief of Staff also will work with the management team (the VPGC, Deputy General Counsel, Administrative Coordinator, and Practice Coordinator) to oversee the OGC’s large and complex caseload, and plan and implement special initiatives.  The role also will help lead legal workflows for initiatives that are cross-cutting or fall outside OGC’s traditional practice groups. This position...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2027 to support an assigned faculty member in one of the following academic units.  Accounting & Management Business, Government and the International Economy Entrepreneurial Management Finance General Management Marketing Negotiation Organizations & Markets Organizational Behavior  Strategy  Technology and Operations Management Research subjects can include but are not limited to: labor economics, marketing economics, private equity / venture capital disclosures and taxation, decision making and gender stereotypes in shaping beliefs, industrial organization and the market design of digital platforms, media economics and economics of digital platforms, emerging financial technologies and alternative data, political economy and empirical corporate finance, R&D strategy and the economics of innovation, entrepreneurial management, corporate social...

Job Summary: Under the direction of the PI and senior scientists, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the daily maintenance of human pluripotent stem cells and 3D cerebral organoids to study human cortical development and neurodevelopmental disorders in vitro.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Using established technical procedures, the Lab Technician will record results of experiments, prepare matter for analysis and diagnosis, and assist with performing molecular/phenotypic characterizations, and tissue histology, depending on time constraints and the needs of the lab. The Laboratory Technician will also assist with and perform other related duties and general laboratory tasks, depending on time constraints and the needs of the lab. This position is ideal for candidates interested in the burgeoning stem cell field and is a unique opportunity for interacting in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment and to be trained in a variety of experimental...

Job Summary: The Researcher Affairs Specialist administers a portfolio of researcher appointments and serves as a primary resource for faculty, principal investigators, departments, research centers, and researchers throughout the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). The position is responsible for managing researcher appointments throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, appointment changes, visa coordination, payroll-related transactions, compliance monitoring, and issue resolution.  Working in partnership with University administrative offices, the Researcher Affairs Specialist ensures researcher personnel actions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with University policies, collective bargaining agreements, immigration regulations, and applicable federal and state employment laws. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a strong customer service orientation while supporting...

Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches or otherwise required by business needs.  Reads and follows standardized recipes. Delegates production of menu items to culinary team in respectful manner.  Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met, consults manager with any concerns.  Assists Culinary Team in the preparation and presentation of catered functions, may take the lead on events, while working under the guidelines of Second Cook and/or the Manager-in-Charge  Ensures kitchen is properly stocked with items needed for meals. May need to provide written requisitions or provide direction to Storekeeper.  Instructs kitchen personnel in proper usage of all standard kitchen equipment.  Where appropriate, assists with on-the-job training for Assistant Cook, Short Order Cook, Grill Cook and Kitchenperson/Chef’s Helper.  Fries, grills, sautés, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food products...

Job Summary: The Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases (IID) was formed in 1997 when the Departments of Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Toxicology and Tropical Public Health were merged. The department focuses on the biological, immunological, epidemiological and ecological aspects of viral, bacterial and protozoan diseases of animals and humans, including the vectors that transmit infectious agents. Research in the department's 14 laboratories is primarily focused on diseases of developing countries. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As part of the Duraisingh laboratory, the successful candidate will will be responsible to support our research focusing on parasite and host interactions. To learn more about the lab, please visit: https://sites.sph.harvard.edu/duraisingh-lab/ Responsibilities will primarily include, but are not limited to, the following: Assisting with culturing and genetics of erythroid cells Generating material for omics Assisting with...

Job Summary: The Davis Center is the gateway for interdisciplinary study of Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe at Harvard University. Our collaborative community of faculty, scholars, students, and staff, push the boundaries of accessible, interdisciplinary work on Eurasia through world-leading innovative scholarship, creative teaching, and broad learning. With a dedicated mission to advance research from across our field at Harvard and beyond, we educate future leaders of all ages—from K-14 to our wider community—who will make enduring contributions and want to apply deep knowledge to contemporary problems in the region. The Davis Center values creativity, vigorous scholarly engagement, and a collaborative team environment. We seek a dynamic self-starter with a passion for storytelling, translating complex topics into accessible narratives in multiple formats, and engaging with our community.  This position reports to the Davis Center’s Associate Director. Job-Specific...

Job Summary: The Operations Coordinator is responsible for managing key elements of the daily operations of the Harvard Innovation Labs (HIL), with a primary focus on event planning and management, operational systems, facilities coordination, and community engagement. This role independently manages a diverse portfolio of events and operational initiatives while partnering closely with the Assistant Director, Events & Operations and the Senior Manager, Operations to ensure a high-quality experience for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and external partners. Working collaboratively across the Harvard Innovation Labs ecosystem, the Coordinator serves as a primary operational partner for HIL, university departments, vendors, and community stakeholders. The role requires strong judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen operational systems, and enhance the overall...

Job Summary: The Administrative Coordinator (AC) provides general administrative and operational support to the administrative grouping of Classics and Linguistics, and may assist or lead departmental projects and initiatives under the guidance of the Manager of Administration (MoA). The AC also provides administrative and project support to the Chairs. Strong in-person presence required. The Administrative Coordinator supports the Department Chairs and MoA in implementing the strategic priorities of the department. Independently responsible for administrative coordination of an administrative grouping, anticipating and resolving problems independently. Has primary responsibility for office management, departmental projects, events, programs, or conferences. Under the guidance of the MoA, may independently lead projects and programs for the grouping. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Office Administration Provide general administrative support to the grouping and...

The A.R.T. is poised to undertake a transformative opportunity to serve its mission to expand the boundaries of theater   with its move to the new state-of-the-art Goel Center for Performance and Creativity.  Private event rentals will play a key role in the ecosystem of the new building, allowing the A.R.T. to engage various communities and stakeholders and to generate income to support their season programming.  Reporting to the Managing Director and serving on the senior leadership team, the Director of Event Sales and Rentals will be responsible for developing a strategic earned income model around event rentals and hospitality. This role will play a direct hand in planning and executing the events working in tandem with the programmatic use of the building and working closely with the artistic, development, production, and marketing teams to leverage the available occupancy of the American Repertory Theater’s (A.R.T.) new home in Allston. The Director of Event Sales and...

NOTE: This is a vacation relief position required to cover vacations and other absences A specifically trained mechanic, skilled in the trade of operating and servicing chilled water generation/distribution systems and related equipment/components.   Responsible for maintaining an intimate knowledge of such systems and identifying and resolving problems associated with each system consistent with recognized trade practices, industry standards, codes/jurisdictional authorities, and University guidelines/practices.   Also required to perform, as directed, other skills of the trade and related duties associated with the operation and maintenance of steam equipment and distribution systems, water/drainage distribution systems, and other related systems.   Must maintain work area, tools and equipment in accordance with University standards/practices. Required to work independently and/or with others under the guidance of the Associate Manager and/or Working Foreman....

Under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Managing Director Anna Fitzloff, the A.R.T. seeks to expand the boundaries of theatre by producing events that immerse audiences in transformative theatrical experiences.  Reporting to the Producer, the Line Producer is a key member of the Artistic and Producing teams responsible for directly overseeing A.R.T.’s core artistic projects, which are a large and central piece of how A.R.T. advances its mission to expand the boundaries of theater. The Line Producer focuses much of their time supporting the producing department on both administrative tasks as well as the creation and stewardship of deep relationships with artists developing work at A.R.T. This support encompasses current programmatic offerings at the A.R.T. as well as building foundations for future season programming. While artists are under contract, the Line Producer serves as a secondary supervisor, advancing projects in the near term...

Under Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Managing Director Anna Fitzloff, the A.R.T. is poised to undertake a transformative opportunity to serve its mission to expand the boundaries of theater with its move to new state-of-the-art Goel Center for Creativity & Performance. The Goel Center, with a bar and kitchen situated at the core of its expansive lobby area, will provide an unprecedented opportunity to expand season and private event programming. The Bar and Concessions Manager will facilitate the creation of an open, welcoming, and high-quality café offering, whether for a midday lunch, at intermission of a musical, or at a private event. Reporting to the Director of Event Sales and Rentals, the Bar and Concessions Manager will lead the food and beverage operation at the American Repertory Theater, supervising hourly staff and serving as a key contact point for patrons.  Key Responsibilities: Staff Management Hire and train staff in bar,...

**Although the position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the end of the day on Monday, November 16, 2026.** Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief of Administrative Operations (CAO) for Harvard Library, and working closely with the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Controller, Senior Director of Human Resources, Director of Building Operations, and Senior Director of Administrative Operations, this role will provide overall business operations leadership and direct management for financial administration, facilities, human resources, and other areas vital for the operational and strategic success of Harvard Library (CADM and FAS). This role will lead and execute key Harvard Library wide initiatives and projects for the Chief of Administrative Operations and manage complex business operations.  The initial focus is the archives and special collections portfolio reporting to the Associate University Librarian (AUL)...