Harvard University

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...

The Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) has a demonstrated track record of training the world’s leaders and public servants.  Since its founding in 1936, the Harvard Kennedy School has evolved from a graduate school of public administration to a global institution that brings together powerful research, students from over 100 countries, and practitioners from across the public sector to solve the major problems our time.  Established with a gift of $2 million, the Kennedy School also has a long tradition of philanthropy, and of exceeding targets in revenue dollars, the number of alumni donors and the percent of revenue that comes from non-alumni donors who choose the Kennedy School as their partner for impact. The office of Alumni Relations & Resource Development (ARRD) at HKS seeks an experienced, ambitious and mission-driven Director, Principal & Major Gifts. The Director, Principal & Major Gifts, works within an entrepreneurial and dynamic School environment and closely...

The Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) has a demonstrated track record of training the world’s leaders and public servants.  Since its founding in 1936, the Harvard Kennedy School has evolved from a graduate school of public administration to a global institution that brings together powerful research, students from over 100 countries, and practitioners from across the public sector to solve the major problems our time.  Established with a gift of $2 million, the Kennedy School also has a long tradition of philanthropy, and of exceeding targets in revenue dollars, the number of alumni donors and the percent of revenue that comes from non-alumni donors who choose the Kennedy School as their partner for impact. The office of Alumni Relations & Resource Development (ARRD) at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) seeks an experienced, ambitious and mission-driven Director, Principal & Major Gifts. The Director, Principal & Major Gifts, works within an entrepreneurial and dynamic School...

Job Summary: The Lab Curriculum Coordinator I position reports to the Manager of the Biology Teaching Laboratories. Supports the implementation of labs for undergraduate instruction in molecular biology, microscopy, cell biology, organismic biology, human evolutionary biology and general education. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Works as part of a team in preparing the lab portion of undergraduate Biology courses. The position supports multiple courses at a time. Collaborates with course instructors and manager to determine all necessary components for safe, effective lab instruction. Provides material and technical support for undergraduate experiments, including preparing chemical reagents, media, cultures, and consumables. Must be able to accurately calculate molarity, percent solutions, and other formulas as called for. Position may require the pre-running of lab procedures and troubleshooting of protocols under the supervision of course instructors or manager....

Reporting to the Executive Director and the Assistant Director, the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) Community Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning and execution of student programming and events, supporting recruitment and admissions efforts, as well as engaging with visitors and potential applicants. The Community Coordinator will promote and ensure community growth and development by facilitating student collaboration and success, and by supporting both program and overall university outreach efforts with potential applicants, individual students, student organizations, and partner departments, and programs. The Community Coordinator supports the planning and implementation of programming and events related to student activities, educational opportunities, partnership building, recruitment, and admissions. They will also be responsible for facilitating consistent communication and outreach to individual students, student groups, and, when...

Job Summary: The Administrative Coordinator (AC) provides general administrative and operational support to the academic unit, and may assist or lead departmental projects and initiatives under the guidance of the Director or Executive Director. The AC also provides administrative and project support to the Chair. Strong in-person presence required. The Administrative Coordinator supports the Department Chair and DA/ED 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 DA/ED, may independently lead projects and programs for the grouping. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Office Administration Provide general administrative support to the grouping and faculty in the grouping. Track and maintain...

Job Summary: The Administrative Coordinator (AC) provides general administrative and operational support to the academic unit, and may assist or lead departmental projects and initiatives under the guidance of the Director or Executive Director. The AC also provides administrative and project support to the Chair. Strong in-person presence required. The Administrative Coordinator supports the Department Chair and DA/ED 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 DA/ED, may independently lead projects and programs for the grouping. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Office Administration Provide general administrative support to the grouping and faculty in the grouping. Track and maintain...

Job Summary: Leads the FAS graduate student appointments function within GSAS, managing the Science Division Appointments team responsible for graduate student financial aid coordination including processing Teaching Fellow (TF) and Research Assistant (RA) appointments across the Science Division, while also processing RA appointments for some Arts & Humanities (A&H) and the Social Sciences DOSS programs. Serves as the primary point of accountability for appointments quality, consistency, and compliance across the full team. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Design and lead the RA appointment process for graduate students in FAS-based programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory appointment rules and internal Harvard financial support and academic policies. Work in coordination with GSAS Academic Programs and Financial Aid to ensure compliance with GSAS academic rules, financial aid, and university policy. Directly manage, coach, and develop the Science Division...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Research Associates (General) starting in Summer 2026 to support assigned faculty members leading projects across a variety of business topics including: Harvard Business School AI Institute  - The Harvard Business School AI Institute uses real-world experimentation and rigorous research to shape how artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovation redesign business, science, and society. Managing the Future of Work and US Competitiveness Project - Harvard Business School’s Project on Managing the Future of Work pursues research that business and policy leaders can put into action to navigate this complex landscape. The Project’s current research areas focus on six forces that are redefining the nature of work in the United States as well as in many other advanced and emerging economies. The U.S. Competitiveness Project is a research-led effort to understand and improve the competitiveness of the United...

Kitchenperson/Chef’s Helper: Cleans and sanitizes physical space and equipment Moves product into and out from production as required following HACCP procedures Assists with food preparation duties Potwasher: Cleans and sanitizes potwashing/dish area, walls, floors and counters Fills, empties, operates and performs regular maintenance on pot washing machine or manually washes pots as required Monitors and records temperatures and sanitizer concentration in manual wash sink and machines to insure safe operation Returns all cleaned equipment and utensils to point of service Laundryperson: Launders, folds and distributes uniforms, towels, tablecloths and napkins Maintains clean and organized laundry area Operates washing machines and dryers according to instructions Keeps laundry equipment clean and in good order Leaves workstation clean and re-stocked Recycles products per policy and procedure. Accurately fills out sanitation and temperature logs and food service...

The FAS Divisional Technology Partner: Administration & Finance and Faculty Affairs Divisions will partner with divisional leadership to align technology investments with priorities, leads demand planning and prioritization within governance frameworks, and represents divisional needs in enterprise decision-making while coordinating solutions, managing escalations, and supporting effective issue resolution. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities:   Document local FAS technology needs and gather feedback on IT systems and services.  Manage IT investment request intake.  Partner with FAS divisional leadership to align technology investments with academic and operational priorities, ensuring IT initiatives are prioritized and/or funded within defined governance guardrails and resource budget.    Facilitate FAS divisional demand planning, including IT roadmap development and shared visibility into intake, portfolio tradeoffs, and resource capacity....

The FAS Divisional Technology Partner: Social Science Division will partner with divisional leadership to align technology investments with priorities, leads demand planning and prioritization within governance frameworks, and represents divisional needs in enterprise decision-making while coordinating solutions, managing escalations, and supporting effective issue resolution. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities:   Document local FAS technology needs and gather feedback on IT systems and services.  Manage IT investment request intake.  Partner with FAS divisional leadership to align technology investments with academic and operational priorities, ensuring IT initiatives are prioritized and/or funded within defined governance guardrails and resource budget.    Facilitate FAS divisional demand planning, including IT roadmap development and shared visibility into intake, portfolio tradeoffs, and resource capacity.  Coordinate with counterparts across...

The FAS Divisional Technology Partner: College & GSAS Division will partner with divisional leadership to align technology investments with priorities, leads demand planning and prioritization within governance frameworks, and represents divisional needs in enterprise decision-making while coordinating solutions, managing escalations, and supporting effective issue resolution. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities:   Document local FAS technology needs and gather feedback on IT systems and services.  Manage IT investment request intake.  Partner with FAS divisional leadership to align technology investments with academic and operational priorities, ensuring IT initiatives are prioritized and/or funded within defined governance guardrails and resource budget.    Facilitate FAS divisional demand planning, including IT roadmap development and shared visibility into intake, portfolio tradeoffs, and resource capacity.  Coordinate with counterparts...

The FAS Divisional Technology Partner: Arts & Humanities Division will partner with divisional leadership to align technology investments with priorities, leads demand planning and prioritization within governance frameworks, and represents divisional needs in enterprise decision-making while coordinating solutions, managing escalations, and supporting effective issue resolution. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities:   Document local FAS technology needs and gather feedback on IT systems and services.  Manage IT investment request intake.  Partner with FAS divisional leadership to align technology investments with academic and operational priorities, ensuring IT initiatives are prioritized and/or funded within defined governance guardrails and resource budget.    Facilitate FAS divisional demand planning, including IT roadmap development and shared visibility into intake, portfolio tradeoffs, and resource capacity.  Coordinate with counterparts...

The Office of Finance and Administration in the Office of the President and Provost (OPP) supports OPP’s finance, administration, and operations objectives. OPP’s Finance and Administration’s portfolio of clients includes central administrative units (20+ units), central University-wide institutions (8 Allieds/Affiliates), and University-wide Initiatives and interfaculty initiatives (32+ initiatives). OPP Finance and Administration directs the financial and strategic planning related to the annual budget development, multi-year plan, reporting, quarterly and year-end closes, accounting, compliance, and stewardship.  OPP F&A also provides administrative oversight related to organizational reviews and approval of FTEs (1200 FTEs), rationalization/organization of allocation and distribution of discretionary funds, and local implementation of new enterprise systems across OPP departments, affiliates, and initiatives. The office oversees operations for buildings and spaces occupied...

The Sponsored Programs Manager will play a central role in the delivery of Research Administration Office (RAO) services, which encompass the entire grant management lifecycle from proposal development to award management to final reporting and closeout. With limited supervision, the Sponsored Programs Manager will oversee (1) the strategic review and approval of sponsored grant and contract proposals and (2) a subset of post-award monitoring and reporting activities, to ensure compliance with HKS, Harvard University, and sponsor policies. Responsible for a portfolio of HKS research centers, this position will serve as a central liaison between HKS faculty/staff and Harvard’s central offices, including the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Global Support Services (GSS), Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR), Office of the General Council (OGC), and Risk Management and Audit Services (RMAS). The position will report to an Associate Director. The Research Administration...

The FAS Divisional Technology Partner: Science Division will partner with divisional leadership to align technology investments with priorities, leads demand planning and prioritization within governance frameworks, and represents divisional needs in enterprise decision-making while coordinating solutions, managing escalations, and supporting effective issue resolution. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities:   Document local FAS technology needs and gather feedback on IT systems and services.  Manage IT investment request intake.  Partner with FAS divisional leadership to align technology investments with academic and operational priorities, ensuring IT initiatives are prioritized and/or funded within defined governance guardrails and resource budget.    Facilitate FAS divisional demand planning, including IT roadmap development and shared visibility into intake, portfolio tradeoffs, and resource capacity.  Coordinate with counterparts across the FAS...

The Campus Services Finance & Administration Department (CSFA) provides accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and planning, taxes and financial administrative support services to the Campus Services business units and the customers they serve.  The organization is comprised of two main functions: Controller’s Office (Accounting Operations) and Financial Planning and Analysis. As a vital member of the CSFA team, the Senior Accounting & Systems Specialist reports to the Operational Accounting & Systems Manager and contributes significantly to the execution of financial and accounting operations within the CS Operating Unit. This role is primarily responsible for supporting accounting functions, implementing efficient processes leveraging technology and automation, and maintaining robust internal control. The Senior Accounting & Systems Specialist collaborates with a team of professionals, handling day-to-day responsibilities such as Campus Services operational...

We invite applicants for a Data Manager position in the Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology (LSP) and Program in Therapeutic Science ( https://labsyspharm.org/ ) at Harvard Medical School (HMS) in Boston, Massachusetts. A successful candidate will have a biology and/or information science background as well as a strong commitment to scientific data management. Software scripting and coding skills are a plus, but not required, as is previous experience in a biomedical research environment. A strong attention to detail and understanding of the laboratory processes will be essential for curating scientific data which will include clinical data elements, biospecimen and experimental metadata, and raw and derived experimental data generated by LSP lab members. In addition to managing data on institutional and cloud storage resources, the candidate will maintain a range of scientific websites aimed at explaining the LSP mission and providing access to specific types of data (see for...

Job Summary  Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition for Harvard Central Administration (CADM), supporting the Campus Operations and Safety client group, the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition provides strategic and operational leadership for the talent acquisition function supporting multiple CADM client groups. This role sets the overall recruiting strategy, oversees a team of Talent Consultants and Coordinators, and is accountable for service quality, consistency, and results across the portfolio.  The Associate Director partners closely with CADM and University leadership on workforce planning, labor market strategy, and employer branding. The role leads executive and other complex searches, manages key relationships and systems, and drives the development of scalable processes and metrics to meet current and future staffing needs. Leads end‑to‑end recruiting strategy for a complex client group, developing tailored, high‑touch sourcing and selection...

The Director of Prospect Strategy & Research provides leadership for the institution’s prospect strategy and research function in support of fundraising priorities and long-term pipeline development. Building upon a strong foundation of prospect research expertise and fundraising support, the Director will help advance the organization’s prospect strategy capabilities by strengthening the integration of research, analytics, technology, relationship intelligence, and operational best practices. The Director will lead efforts to develop scalable approaches to prospect identification, qualification, ratings, and prospect prioritization across a large and diverse alumni population. The role is responsible for ensuring that research resources are focused on the highest-value opportunities while leveraging technology, data, and process improvements to expand prospect coverage and support fundraising success. Reporting to senior advancement leadership, the Director will oversee...

This full-time, exempt position is a member of the FAS Major Gifts team and reports to the Deputy Director of Development, FAS Major Gifts. The incumbent will be charged with developing and executing sophisticated cultivation and solicitation strategies leading to the realization of six and seven-figure major gifts from an assigned portfolio of approximately 100+ alumni and parent prospect households on the West Coast. The Regional Director will partner with colleagues in the Principal Gifts, Major Gifts, Gift Planning, and Harvard College Fund teams, and with volunteers and others throughout AA&D to encourage major gift level support (beginning at $25,000 annually or in the form of $250,000+ multi-year pledges) across the FAS.  At maturity, this role will generate $5 million+ per year. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage a targeted portfolio of 100+ households in the West Coast region.  Responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned goals, including, but not...

This full-time, exempt position is a member of the FAS Major Gifts team and reports to the Director of Development, FAS Major Gifts, Growth Markets. The incumbent will be charged with developing and executing sophisticated cultivation and solicitation strategies leading to the realization of six and seven-figure major gifts from an assigned portfolio of approximately 85-100 alumni and parent prospect households in an assigned Growth Market region. The Senior Regional Director will partner with colleagues in the Principal Gifts, Major Gifts, Gift Planning, and Harvard College Fund teams, and with volunteers and others throughout AA&D to encourage major gift level support across the FAS.  At maturity, this role will generate $8 million+ per year. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage a targeted portfolio of approximately 85-100 households in an assigned Growth Markets region. Responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned goals, including, but not limited to, proactive...

Job Summary: The BUSPH-HSPH CAFE Research Coordinating Center (RCC) was established with unprecedented support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This collaboration between the Boston University School of Public Health and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health aims to build a Community of Practice by managing and supporting research and capacity-building efforts at the intersection of the natural, physical, and health sciences.  The Center's Resource Function Team develops and implements programming that promotes collaboration and coordination among researchers, provides educational opportunities, and generates resources to advance the field. The Resource Function Team is seeking a Program Coordinator to provide approximately 20 hours per week of support for program operations and strategic initiatives. Under the direction of Dr. Gaurab Basu, Co-lead, Resource Function, this position will play a key role in coordinating activities that facilitate engagement,...