46 administrative assistant jobs found in Boston

We are actively hiring for multiple Faculty Administrative Assistant roles under this posting. Apply today!  Why Join Us? Impact-driven role, supporting faculty who are educating leaders who make a difference in the world Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite role on our Boston based campus $31.86 - $34.61 per hour (commensurate with experience), 35 hours per week, overtime eligible role Rich benefits options including, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as tuition reimbursement Robust paid time off: 3 weeks of vacation,12 sick days per year, 3 personal days, plus 12.5 paid holidays 5% annual employer contribution to 403b retirement account Save on commuting: Harvard covers 60% of the cost for MBTA monthly bus, subway, commuter rail, and commuter boat passes  What You Will Do: As the professors’ administrative assistant, this role provides valuable tactical and administrative help to our faculty in support of Harvard Business School's (HBS) mission to...

Are you excited by the idea of joining a world-class organization at the intersection of higher education and business? As the professors’ administrative assistant, Faculty Support Specialists provide valuable tactical and administrative help to our faculty in support of Harvard Business School's mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Reporting to a Manager of Unit and Faculty Support the Faculty Support Specialist (FSS) supports faculty with complex administrative duties related to their teaching, research, and other responsibilities. An FSS will act as a seamless extension of the faculty they support and will work closely with other Faculty Support Specialists across ten academic units, as well as with their manager. Faculty Support Specialists also work with and assist peers on activities that support teaching, research, finance, and other departments. We are actively seeking multiple Faculty Support Specialists and encourage you to apply today!...

About you: You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You are excited by the opportunity to explore your scientific interests and apply your knowledge to tackle ambitious projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with strong support from scientific, operational, and administrative experts. You enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to drive innovations that can change the world.  About the role: We are looking for a Research Assistant III to join the Lymph Node Organ on Chip team in Dr. Don Ingber’s laboratory. We use advanced Lymph Node Organ Chip models to recapitulate key aspects of human immunobiology to study human immune responses against vaccines, pathogens and/or foreign antigens, tumor–immune interactions, inflammation, environmental exposures, and...

Job Summary: The Finance Associate provides support for finance and pre-award activities within the Finance and Research Administration team in the Immunology and Infectious Diseases department. Working closely with the Finance and Research administration team, including Grants Managers, Principal Investigators (including Faculty and other Researchers), and colleagues across the central Accounts Payable teams, the Finance Associate supports key finance, compliance, and accounts payable functions as well as proposal and budget preparation for Principal Investigators. The role focuses on accurate execution of established processes under guidance, timely competition of recurring administrative and financial tasks, and strong collaboration between a variety of stakeholders. The Finance Associate provides excellent coordination and customer service support while maintaining a strong knowledge of finance and compliance. The ideal candidate has a willingness to learn a variety of...

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.  This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the men’s inter-collegiate ice hockey program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. May supervise other Assistant Coaches and/or others associated with the sport.  This position plays a key leadership role...

The Staff Assistant is an integral member of the PME Admissions Office which oversees a fast-paced and highly selective admissions process. The Harvard Medical School MD Admissions process relies heavily on technology and electronic file review and seeks a Staff Assistant who is adept with database management and other relevant technologies. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, the Staff Assistant for the MD program at Harvard Medical School will provide interview coordination and logistical support for applicants in a high-volume admissions office. The Pathways program interviews four to five days a week, every week between the months of September and February.  Working closely with and under the direction of the Admissions Specialist, the Staff Assistant will be responsible for the following: Scheduling 900+ applicants for interviews; including sending interview invitations for the Pathways program and coordinating with other curriculum tracks to ensure...

Research Staff Services (RSS) provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the recruitment, onboarding, development, and management of over 600 research and teaching staff, while supporting more than 200 faculty members, 10+ multi-faculty research initiatives, and the D³ Institute at Harvard. Research staff include Research Associates, Predoctoral Fellows, Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Managers, and all Teaching Fellows supporting HBS faculty. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Assistant Director, RSS is one of two roles on a three-person team. Each Assistant Director manages a defined portfolio of faculty relationships and provides administrative oversight of research staff, collaborating closely to ensure consistent service delivery, shared standards, and alignment across RSS operations. This role exercises a high degree of independent judgment and operational leadership in supporting faculty research needs and enhancing the effectiveness of the...

As an integral member of a small team, the Project Administrator (PA) supports the activities, initiatives, and goals of the Dean's Office through timely management of projects and assignments across a robust portfolio. The PA functions as the project administrator for the Dean's Office and serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Chief of Staff (CoS), providing insight and evidence for decisions and driving organizational success. The PA is considered the CoS's deputy, extending their reach and impact on behalf of the Dean. This individual works on a wide array of complex and confidential activities — from drafting agendas and managing projects to supporting dean-level recruitment activities. The position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and poise under pressure while producing high-quality deliverables. The PA assumes full ownership of Finance and Budget responsibilities for the Dean's Office, serving as a Level 4 Approver (up to $50,000). This includes...

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.  This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the women’s inter-collegiate swimming and diving program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. May supervise other Assistant Coaches and the operations coordinator.  This position plays a key leadership...

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.  This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the women's inter-collegiate tennis program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. May supervise other Assistant Coaches, Coaching Assistants, and/or other staff associated with the sport.  This position...

The Office for Research Initiatives and Global Programs at Harvard Medical School oversees inter-departmental and inter-institutional research initiatives, fellowship programs, research cores, and education and training programs. Spanning about 40 different programs implemented by 50+ faculty and staff through an annual budget of about $30M, the Office for Research Initiatives and Global Programs is seeking a Part-Time Financial Associate to support our growing portfolio. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Research Administration and Finance and supporting a team of three finance and grants professionals, the Financial Associate will be responsible for daily financial transactions including invoice payments, accounting adjustments, and expense review. The ideal candidate will bring outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and an appreciation for structured financial processes.  Key duties and responsibilities of the Financial Associate include: Invoice...

Job Summary: The mission of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to improve human health through better nutrition and lifestyle. The Department strives to accomplish this goal through research aimed at an increased understanding of how diet influences health at molecular and population levels, the development of nutritional strategies, informing policy, the education of researchers and practitioners, and the dissemination of nutrition information to health professionals and the public. For the Minding Our Future study, the Research Assistant will be the “face of the study” at the intervention site and will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of the research study. They will serve as the liaison between the research team and the participants. Primary responsibilities will include facilitating study implementation and maintaining regular, professional communication with study participants and staff. The Research...

About us: The Wyss Institute’s mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don’t fund because they view it as too risky. We prefer to use the word “challenging,” and we love challenges. For more information  discover our technologies ,  catch up on our recent news , or  watch our latest videos . About you: You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You are excited about science and enjoy working at the bench, and may be interested in gaining additional research experience in a translational environment for two years before graduate...

Job Summary: Does the thought of education intersecting with business intrigue you? Are you interested in exploring how business happens at HBS and playing an active role in the success of our Executive Education programs? We encourage you to explore the Program Coordinator position in our Executive Education department. As a Program Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to strengthen and expand your administrative and customer service skill set, while immersing yourself in a rewarding and engaging professional experience. The Program Coordinator works alongside another Program Coordinator and Program Manager to make up an Executive Education Program Delivery team. The Program Coordinator is responsible for pre-planning through the delivery of Executive Education programs, coordinating all logistics, both on-site and virtual delivery, facilitation of remote sessions, and day-to-day operations for the team's assigned portfolio of programs. Job-Specific Responsibilities:...

Harvard Business School seeks multiple Research Associate (RA) to support faculty members on writing / content focused work. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business topics and prior writing experience.  The Research Associate (RA) position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal RA candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.     Please note the faculty currently hiring include:  Alison Wood Brooks Fritz Foley Reza Satchu Work with Professor Satchu on cases, podcasts, and an exciting book project while exploring the fundamental dynamics of entrepreneurial decision-making and value creation, as his teaching and research draw on real-world venture-building experience to develop practical frameworks that help founders navigate extreme...

Job Summary: The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR), an organization within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is responsible for the design, monitoring and statistical analysis of clinical trials and observational studies for several major national and international NIH-funded clinical research networks. CBAR employs over 100 statisticians, programmers, research scientists, faculty, and staff.  CBAR provides statistical analysis for the world's largest network of AIDS Clinical Researchers. Currently this includes infectious disease networks such as: Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections (ACTG), the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network (IMPAACT), and the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS). Results from studies have helped to establish the paradigm for the treatment and prevention of HIV and other infectious diseases, and contributed to international treatment and prevention...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2026 to support one of the following assigned faculty members:  Zoe Cullen Madhav Kumar   Yuan Zou You will see this posting updated with names of additional hiring faculty listed in the coming months as more needs are identified. We ask that you please indicate the faculty you are interested in supporting in your cover letter. More information on career outcomes, including PhD programs recent Predoctoral Research Associates attended, can be seen here .  Overview:  The Predoctoral Research Associate position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office.  Ideal candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.   Primary duties: Work under the general direction of HBS faculty on...

Job Summary: The National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University is a leading and internationally recognized program on crisis leadership. Established shortly after 9/11 at the request of the federal government, the program conducts research on crisis leadership, provides continuing education seminars devoted to crisis leadership, and advises leaders in times of crisis. NPLI faculty published one of the field's primary texts, “You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most.” Given the tension between the federal administration and the university, the NPLI has shifted its focus from engagement with federal government agencies toward work with corporate, humanitarian, state, and local governments.     Job-Specific Responsibilities: The NPLI Senior Program Manager is responsible for the Program's business functions. The individual in this position works independently, performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative and...

Job Summary The Director of Research Compliance serves as Harvard Business School (HBS)’s senior subject matter expert on research compliance and a key member of the Research Administration team. The Director works collaboratively with faculty, researchers, administrators, and University offices to ensure compliance with applicable requirements while enabling innovative research. This role requires deep expertise in research compliance, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex and evolving issues with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. The Director contributes in three primary areas: 1. Research Compliance Leadership Provides strategic leadership, guidance, education, and oversight across research compliance domains, including human subjects protections, sponsored research, research collaborations, data governance, emerging technologies, and related regulatory requirements. 2. Governance and Institutional Decision-Making Advises faculty and...

The Facilities Operations Manager (FOM) is responsible for safely managing the operational demands for their assigned facilities or properties in the Longwood Medical Area. The candidate must be able to organize and prioritize multiple competing and conflicting tasks and projects with limited resources, effectively manage stressful situations, and consistently make effective, high-quality decisions. They must also understand and develop open, proactive, effective, and consistent communication with occupants and department coordinators. The candidate will have overall responsibility and oversight of maintenance and operations and contract management services for the areas of responsibility. The candidate must be capable of actively monitoring building system performance, energy usage, appearance, and aesthetics, which require considerable walking and climbing. Knowledge of building systems, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and services is necessary to perform cause analysis and...

This role is responsible for supporting Facilities Management operations through data analysis, regulatory compliance, maintenance systems administration, and planning activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Reporting and Systems Management Develop and analyze facilities performance reports Maintain CMMS data integrity, including work order quality assurance, standards, and configuration updates Administer SharePoint document management systems Support internal financial processes Administer key control tracking 2. Compliance and Documentation Ensure accurate maintenance of regulatory documentation Perform document reconciliation activities Manage hazardous material manifests and associated records 3. Maintenance and Operational Support Administer failure modes and codes within maintenance systems Support predictive maintenance initiatives and associated processes Monitor and validate vendor maintenance documentation Oversee departmental inventory...

Job Summary: The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, faculty, and staff within a dynamic academic and research environment. This role offers an opportunity to influence organizational effectiveness, support a culture of innovation and inclusion, and partner with world-class faculty, researchers, and administrators in advancing the School’s mission. As a key member of a collaborative Human Resources team, this position partners closely with leaders across the School to address complex workplace issues, develop people strategies, and implement Human Resources initiatives that align with organizational priorities and University values. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Serve as a strategic Human Resources partner, providing consultation and guidance on employee relations, talent management,...

As the Platform Engineering Team Lead, you will guide the design, operation, and lifecycle management of core infrastructure platforms that provide the foundation for secure and reliable technology services across HMS. You will lead efforts in server operating system lifecycle management, configuration enforcement, monitoring, compliance, and platform automation. This role combines deep technical execution with operational oversight and cross-functional collaboration, helping to maintain well-managed and integrated systems in support of HMS's research, teaching, and administrative missions. You will also serve as a key contributor on platform infrastructure initiatives spanning multiple projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong infrastructure engineering skills, automation expertise, and a focus on operational excellence and system integration. Core Duties: Oversee provisioning, patching, and decommissioning, administration and support of Server operating systems across...

Job Summary: The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication. To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations. The Sponsored Programs Administration office supports the school's mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds. It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. The Sponsored Programs Administration office is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals, review and negotiate awards/contracts, and provide oversight during an...