21 jobs found in Cambridge

The Accounting Financial Associate serves as a primary point of contact for departments and centers, providing accounting support that promotes the accuracy and compliance of financial records. With a strong foundation in accounting principles and university policies, this role is responsible for processing and reviewing journal entries and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures, accounting standards, audit requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. Working independently with minimal supervision, the Accounting Financial Associate conducts monthly reviews of default transactions and income and expense object code activity, partnering with unit finance staff to identify and process necessary adjustments. Through these activities, this role helps maintain accurate financial records, supports effective internal controls, and contributes to successful internal and external audits. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Independently perform complex...

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid independently performs financial aid activities including evaluating and analyzing financial information submitted by applicants, counseling students on financial matters, and preparing financial aid reporting and analysis in accordance with established federal and University standards and guidelines. Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, this position is responsible for overseeing assigned programs at Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Administer Financial Aid Evaluates and analyzes financial information submitted by applicants, ensuring data is accurate and compliant, and processes awards. Prepares aid packages and award notifications; administers both Harvard and external grant/fellowship programs; allocates Harvard restricted funds and donor-supported awards in accordance with program guidelines; and supports the...

The Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid plays a vital dual role within HGSE’s Admissions & Aid team, supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of strategies and processes that attract, enroll, and support a talented, diverse student body. This position independently manages a range of admissions and financial aid activities, with a strong focus on, application evaluation, financial counseling, awarding, and operational systems support. Job-Specific Responsibilities Admissions (30%) Develop and execute a portfolio of domestic recruitment initiatives and contribute to the full-cycle admissions process — from marketing and recruitment to yield and matriculation— with a primary focus on experienced professionals across the U.S. Counsel and advise prospective students about application processes, degree programs, and HGSE’s offerings; represent HGSE at recruitment events on-campus, off-campus, and virtually. Evaluate and recommend candidates for...

The Director of Financial Management and Planning oversees the financial administration of the Ash Center and all its affiliated programs and initiatives, whose activities are supported by a large portfolio of current use gift funds, federal and non-federal sponsored awards, and endowment funds. Candidates must demonstrate high-level experience in financial strategy and administration, exceptional judgment, and willingness to approach problems with creativity and collegiality. The Ash Center is a global community committed to rigor, curiosity, and integrity that believes diverse perspectives and lived experiences are essential to understanding real-world problems. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values. Reporting to the Ash Center Executive Director, the Director of Financial Management and Planning is a key member of the Ash Center leadership team. They work closely with the Center Faculty Director as well as key faculty and senior program staff to ensure...

Job Summary: Manage finance, accounting, and budget or other functional operations such as accounts payable or receivable, payroll, procurement, capital projects, endowment funding, or sponsored/non-sponsored research. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Financial Operations Manager leads a team of approximately 10–15 Finance Associates and Senior Finance Associates responsible for delivering high-quality financial operations and customer service to academic departments and centers across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Reporting to the Divisional Director of Finance, the Manager is responsible for supervising staff, ensuring consistent service delivery, maintaining compliance with university and sponsor policies, and driving continuous improvement in financial operations. The Manager serves as a coach, mentor, and operational leader, helping staff navigate complex financial issues while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer...

Job Summary: Responsible for comprehensive financial administration, budgeting and operations. Provide management with analysis and reporting. Advise on financial planning. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Assistant Finance Director serves as the primary financial advisor for a large complex academic department or center or group of units within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager aligned to the academic division, with a dotted line to the academic leader(s) for the unit(s), this role partners closely with faculty, program leaders, and senior administrators to provide strategic financial leadership that advances academic and operational priorities.   The Assistant Finance Director is responsible for the comprehensive financial management of a highly complex portfolio, overseeing significant operating budgets and multiple funding sources, including sponsored and non-sponsored funds, endowments, gifts, unrestricted resources, and...

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys...

Job Summary: The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) Office for Research Administration (HGSE ORA) provides comprehensive, faculty-centered research administration support across the full lifecycle of sponsored and research-related activity at HGSE. Reporting to the Director of Research Management, the Research Portfolio Manager manages a portfolio of assigned HGSE Principal Investigators (PIs) and areas, departments, and centers. The Research Portfolio Manager provides comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of sponsored awards and other research funding — including contracts, consulting and related services agreements, gifts, internal awards, and other non-grant research support — from proposal development and submission through post-award management and closeout, helping to ensure compliance with sponsor, donor, and Harvard policies while supporting HGSE's research mission. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension, contingent upon...

Job Summary: Responsible for comprehensive financial administration, budgeting and operations. Provide management with analysis and reporting. Advise on financial planning. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Assistant Finance Director serves as the primary financial advisor for a medium-sized, semi-complex academic department or center or group of units within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager aligned to the academic division, with a dotted line to the academic leader(s) for the unit(s), this role partners closely with faculty, program leaders, and senior administrators to provide strategic financial leadership that advances academic and operational priorities.   The Assistant Finance Director is responsible for the comprehensive financial management of a complex portfolio, overseeing significant operating budgets and multiple funding sources, including sponsored and non-sponsored funds, endowments, gifts, unrestricted resources,...

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys...

Harvard’s Office of Financial Strategy & Planning is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that supports and facilitates decision-making at the highest levels of the University (including the CFO, EVP, Provost, President and Corporation) in key areas of financial management and strategic planning. As an Analyst, you will be responsible for the office’s relationship with a few of the University’s Schools and business Units, including conducting objective analyses of the Schools’ financial performance, developing an in-depth understanding of their financial structure, and reviewing the Schools’ and Units’ quarterly results, annual budgets, long-range financial and capital planning. This position will also be involved in a wide range of initiatives to advise University leadership, Schools and Units on critical strategic financial questions (e.g., endowment planning, capital planning considerations, financial policy development, etc.).  Specific duties include, but...

Job Summary: This position is primarily responsible for post-award management for a portfolio of faculty sponsored and non-sponsored research funding. The portfolio is of medium complexity. Working under the guidance of senior team members, this position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with key sponsor and university regulations, including those of federal sponsors. Profile: Experienced professional, independently performs day-to-day tasks and continues to develop knowledge and skills Knowledge: Utilizes professional knowledge and experience to apply concepts, principles and technical capabilities in performing varied tasks within established guidelines Complexity : Performs moderately complex projects of small to medium scope within defined parameters. Applies judgment in analyzing issues and resolving problems using established policies and procedures. Autonomy : Works independently on routine and moderately complex matters within established guidelines....

Job Summary: The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) Office for Research Administration (HGSE ORA) provides comprehensive, faculty-centered research administration support across the full lifecycle of sponsored and research-related activity at HGSE. Reporting to the Director of Research Management, the Senior Research Portfolio Manager manages a portfolio of assigned HGSE Principal Investigators (PIs) and areas, departments, and centers. The Senior Research Portfolio Manager provides comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of sponsored awards and other research funding — including contracts, consulting and related services agreements, gifts, internal awards, and other non-grant research support — from proposal development and submission through post-award management and closeout, helping to ensure compliance with sponsor, donor, and Harvard policies while supporting HGSE's research mission. As a Senior Research Portfolio Manager, this position works...

The Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) operates under the Office of the Provost, working in partnership with the University’s Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR), Title IX Resource Coordinators, Local Designated Resources, and other School or unit leadership. ODR is a neutral body that impartially investigates formal complaints of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, bullying, and other rights and responsibilities involving students, staff, faculty, and third parties. Under the supervision of the ODR Associate Director and Investigator, the ODR Fellow assists with the overall operations of ODR. The ODR Fellow will work on cases with experienced professional Investigators, gaining knowledge and developing skills in the area of civil rights and other rules of conduct in both the education and employment arenas, with a primary focus on Title IX, Title VI, and related state and federal civil rights laws. The ODR...

Job Summary: Lead financial operations and planning for the department/unit that may include payroll, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, procurement, capital projects, endowment funding, research administration, or other function.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Associate Director of Research Core Finance and Compliance partners with the Director Research Core Finance and Compliance to provide strategic financial leadership, oversight, and compliance support for FAS Science service centers and recharge facilities. The Associate Director serves as a key financial resource to core facility directors, divisional leadership, and other stakeholders, ensuring sound financial management, transparent reporting, and compliance with University and federal requirements. Key responsibilities include: Partners with the Director to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for FAS Science service centers and recharge facilities. Provides...

For consideration, please include a cover letter with your application. The Capital Analyst is a key member of Harvard’s Capital Planning and Project Services (CAPS) team, responsible for providing financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and strategic support for capital planning and project approvals across the University. The CAPS team sits within the central Financial Administration Department (FAD) and this role serves as a critical liaison between central finance and the University’s schools and business units, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of capital expenditures and forecasts. The CAPS Analyst supports complex workflows and advances institutional priorities through consultative support to Schools and Units. This position requires a strong understanding of financial management and capital project planning with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization. The Capital Analyst plays a key role in coordinating with facilities and...

Job Summary: The Senior Research Administration Manager is a member of Project Zero’s Finance Team and manages and supports the sponsored research portfolios of Project Zero (PZ) principal investigators (PIs), including the administration of grants and contracts. The role provides comprehensive pre- and post-award support across a variety of funding sources, including sponsored awards, gifts, core funds, and research accounts. This position oversees the full range of administrative and financial activities associated with grants and contracts management, including developing financial deliverable schedules; preparing timely and accurate financial reports and invoices; reconciling accounts; and coordinating account closeout. In collaboration with the Director of Finance & Administration, the Senior Research Administration Manager helps ensure the effective operation of PZ’s financial and research administration functions. The role may also represent the Director in their...

Job Summary: The Rapid Response Administrative Coordinator is responsible for processing transactional requests in Harvard administrative/financial systems from the FAS community. This role will also provide temporary project support such as analyzing data, making recommendations about administrative processes, and reporting findings to project and team leads. This is a 6-month term position reporting to the Manager of Training and Education in Administrative Operations. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Administrative Systems Support  Complete transactional activities and provide business continuity to systems requiring continuous coverage, such as HR, payroll, finance, purchasing, and expense reimbursements during and directly after the transition period Run regular financial, HR, payroll, and T&E reports to ensure business operations are running as expected for administrative groupings requiring interim support Provide transaction assistance during periods of...

Job Summary: Independently perform complex financial administration including budget development, financial analysis, and consultation. Provide recommendations for the use of financial resources. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As a key player in the FAS Office of Finance, the Non-Sponsored Funds Analyst will work closely with the Manager of Non-Sponsored funds to support the financial operations and planning for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) non-sponsored funds portfolio.  The Non-Sponsored Funds Analyst will help ensure that the FAS’s non-sponsored funding sources – including endowments, current use gifts, construction gifts, loan funds, and unrestricted designated funds – are properly managed, utilized, and aligned with FAS priorities. Support the Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds in the routine review and analysis of non-sponsored fund balances across the FAS - currently a balance of $1.3 billion, across almost 10,000 individual Funds; independently perform...

Job Summary: Manage accounting activities, and provides specialized analysis and financial reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds leads financial operations and planning for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) non-sponsored funds portfolio.  As a critical role within FAS Finance function, the Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds will help ensure that the FAS’s non-sponsored funding sources – including endowments, current use gifts, construction gifts, loan funds, and unrestricted designated funds – are properly managed, utilized, and aligned with FAS priorities. This role serves as a primary point of contact for non-sponsored funds and will work collaboratively with both FAS departments and centers and University organization such as the Office of Gift Administration and the Office of the Controller. With a strong foundation in fund accounting and University policies and procedures, this role will also ensure that all funds are managed...

The Asset Management Analyst delivers comprehensive real estate asset management, financial analysis, and project execution across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties within the Harvard Housing and Real Estate portfolio. Responsibilities include decision making and implementing asset management initiatives, building and maintaining financial models to evaluate cash flow and leasing scenarios; providing input on acquisitions and dispositions through underwriting and due diligence; and broadly assisting the development group.  The position also requires close collaboration across the HUHRE organization, development of standardized processes, and clear communication of insights through presentations and reports to senior leadership. Additional duties involve self-directed market research, lease administration, and contributing to broader departmental initiatives that support overall portfolio performance and strategic goals. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Project...