30 executive assistant jobs found in Boston

Harvard Allston Land Company  (HALC) is a subsidiary of the University and is currently overseeing the planning and development for the University’s Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) in Allston. The vision for the ERC is to become a center for innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, bringing together partners from across Greater Boston and beyond. The initial focus is to develop 14 acres of the ERC, which will include new infrastructure, streets, open space, mixed-use development of office and lab space, residential units, and a hotel and conference center. This initial phase is being undertaken with a private developer partner under long-term ground leases. There is additional development potential on land outside the 14 acres, currently part of a planning study led by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA).  The Executive Assistant reports to the Director of Finance and Operations for HALC.  As a member of the HALC team, the Executive Assistant provides a...

The Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP) at Harvard Medical School is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chair of the Department. The Executive Assistant will be part of a dynamic research department and its supporting administrative team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Research Administration in BCMP, the Executive Assistant performs a range of complex and confidential administrative duties to support the Chair and the Department. The role requires flexibility, resourcefulness, collaborative spirit, and strong inter-personal skills. The successful candidate is strongly service-oriented, able to anticipate and take initiative to address the needs of those being supported and has a proven ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external constituencies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as the ability to use judgment, tact, and discretion when handling complex and confidential...

As a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Engineer, you will support the implementation, operation, and lifecycle management of secure and scalable HPC environments that enable computational research across HMS. Working as part of the Research Computing Infrastructure team, you will contribute to the provisioning and administration of compute clusters, workload scheduling systems such as Slurm, user-facing software environments, and secure platforms that meet institutional compliance needs. This role emphasizes hands-on technical execution, operational reliability, and collaboration with colleagues and researchers to support evolving HPC workflows and infrastructure.  Core Duties: Perform provisioning, configuration, and decommissioning of HPC compute clusters. Support the administration and tuning of workload schedulers (e.g., Slurm) to ensure efficient job management and cluster utilization. Help maintain secure, regulated compute environments (e.g., NIST 800-171). Contribute...

Job Summary:   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. The Assistant Director, RSS is one of two roles serving as a key member of a three-person leadership team reporting to the Associate Director. Each Assistant Director independently manages a defined portfolio of faculty and research staff while 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...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Business Development, Marketing, & Ticketing, this position is responsible for leading and developing a comprehensive marketing and fan experience strategy across 42 varsity teams. Additionally, this position will collaborate closely with internal departments, as well as external consultants, vendors and organizations to increase revenue, attendance, and brand awareness. Manages and develops a team consisting of a full-time employee, two 10-month interns, and game-day staff.    Job-Specific Responsibilities: Marketing and Fan Experience Strategy and Planning Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote 42 varsity teams to a wide and diverse audience to generate revenue, increase attendance and enhance awareness of Harvard Athletics. Manages marketing and fan engagement budget to support strategy and plans. Responsible for overall fan engagement and...

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 want the opportunity to explore your scientific interests and apply your knowledge to tackle ambitious projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial-minded environment with resources and support from top-notch scientific, operations, and administrative professionals. You enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to create innovations that can change the world. About the role: We are looking for a motivated Research Assistant III to contribute to a multidisciplinary portfolio of research projects involving procedures of health monitoring, injections, blood sampling, survival surgery, post- operative care, and behavioral studies relating to projects on the ImmunoMaterials Platform. Reporting to Staff Scientists on the...

Job Summary:  Are you a systems thinker who excels at translating academic priorities into well-designed, scalable operations? Do you enjoy leading complex, cross-functional work that directly shapes the student and faculty experience? The Associate Director role offers the opportunity to serve as a strategic and operational leader for the MBA Elective Curriculum (EC), driving planning, processes, and continuous improvement. As part of the MBA Registrar’s Office, you will collaborate across stakeholders to ensure a cohesive, data-informed, and high-quality academic experience from course planning through registration and beyond. As the experts in the MBA Program’s academic experience, the Registrar’s Office team provides a variety of services to students, faculty, staff, and alumni and values excellent service to our constituents. Job-Specific Responsibilities: EC Program Design & Implementation  Develop a deep understanding of the EC student and faculty...

Job Summary: The Business Operations and Finance Manager, HBS Foundry is responsible for leading and optimizing the department’s core administrative, financial, and operational functions. This role ensures efficient contract administration, accurate and timely invoice processing, strong budget tracking, support and preparation, and effective HR coordination. Acting as a trusted partner to Foundry leadership, the Business Operations and Finance Manager drives operational excellence, builds scalable processes, and ensures compliance with institutional policies and financial controls. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader who can manage competing priorities while improving systems, managing budgets, and supporting team effectiveness.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Financial Management & Budget Ownership Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial tracking for Foundry Create budget projections, monitor performance, identify...

Job Summary: Harvard Business School (HBS) seeks a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as Director of Special Collections and Archives (SCA) at Baker Library. Reporting to the Executive Director of Baker Library, this role provides strategic leadership for one of the world’s most significant collections of business literature and archives, advancing the mission of Baker Library and HBS. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of business scholarship, preserve critical historical records, and expand global access to transformative collections. The Director leads the stewardship, growth, and global impact of Baker Library’s Special Collections and Archives. This position plays a central role in integrating archival resources into research, teaching, and case development, while shaping the future of business history scholarship and access to historical collections. Overseeing a 12-member team, this role is responsible for strategic planning, policy development,...

This full-time exempt position in Alumni Engagement reports to the Managing Director, Alumni Affairs and Development, and is responsible for planning and executing MD alumni class-based engagement and fundraising efforts, with an emphasis on classes celebrating Reunion.  JOB-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: Manage a portfolio of Reunion classes: Identify, qualify, cultivate, develop strategy, solicit, and/or steward a portfolio of alumni celebrating Reunion for current use, endowed or planned gifts of $10K-$100K (and above as appropriate). Identify, enlist, manage and steward volunteer Committees who have engagement and fundraising responsibilities. Plan and conduct committee meetings (3-4 per year per class). Guide and manage volunteer peer outreach for engagement and fundraising purposes. Set class fundraising goals, based on analysis, and partner with major and planned giving colleagues, as appropriate, on donor strategies. Determine, and execute as appropriate, engagement and event...

Job Summary:  MBA Admissions Marketing at Harvard Business School (HBS) seeks an Assistant Director to play a central role in shaping how prospective students experience and engage with HBS. This role combines strategic outreach, community engagement, and content-driven storytelling to attract a diverse and dynamic pool of applicants. The Assistant Director will lead outreach initiatives across key markets, build and activate relationships with alumni and students, and contribute to the development of authentic, high-impact marketing content. This individual will serve as a visible ambassador of HBS, representing the School at events globally while also helping to translate on-the-ground insights into compelling outreach strategies. We seek a candidate with strong judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, contributing to an engaged and high-performing team. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Outreach Strategy...

Job Summary: The Rock Center for Entrepreneurship champions entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School by leveraging the School’s research, teaching, vibrant ecosystem, and global network to help entrepreneurs, startup joiners, and investors launch, lead, and invest in impactful ventures. Founded in 2003 with the support of pioneering venture capitalist Arthur Rock (MBA ’51), the Center provides students and alumni with the inspiration, skills, tools, and support needed to build enduring companies. The Associate Director of Alumni Programs will lead the Rock Center’s alumni and practitioner engagement strategy, with a strong emphasis on founder development, network development, venture connectivity, and ecosystem activation. This role will focus on building a dynamic platform that connects entrepreneurial alumni, students, faculty, and venture leaders to catalyze new ventures and amplify the School’s impact. With more than 90,000 alumni worldwide and 500+ identified high...

The Planning, Design and Construction Office (PD&C) seeks an experienced Senior Construction Manager (SrCM) to join the Project Management team responsible for the planning, design, construction, and turnover of capital projects across Harvard Medical School’s (HMS) campus. The SrCM plays a key role in executing HMS’s Five-Year Capital Plan and Campus Renewal Program, providing field-based construction leadership and coordination across multiple active projects. Reporting to the Director of Design and Construction, the Construction Manager serves as the Medical School’s on-site construction representative, overseeing construction activities to ensure projects meet established schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives. The SrCM works closely with project managers, contractors, consultants, campus stakeholders, and Facilities staff to lead work within active academic, laboratory, and research environments. This position requires full-time on-site presence and work hours...

Job Summary: Are you a collaborative, hands-on leader energized by driving technical excellence, vendor management, and operational strategy? Do you have a passion for overseeing advanced computing services and ensuring best-in-class system integrity, security, and reliability? If so, consider joining our team!  HBS IT seeks a Principal IAM (Identity and Access Management) Engineer to provide operational leadership and service management for our identity and access technology platforms. This role collaborates in the design, development, testing, delivery, and support of high-quality and innovative services. As both a strategist and contributor, you’ll partner with HBS colleagues and vendor staff to deliver high-impact solutions that advance the School’s mission.   The ideal candidate will be an agile self-starter who navigates ambiguity with focus and clarity. You are an effective communicator who builds strong stakeholder relationships, and a strategic problem-solver with...

1. Administrative and HR Support Processes new hires and terminations in PeopleSoft (PS). Collects and uploads required documentation (I-9s, IDS forms, visas, IC certification forms, etc.). Initiates online forms (e.g., APEX, Fieldglass) and ensures data entry is complete and accurate. Provides back-up to the senior administrative manager as needed. Assists the senior administrative manager and both department’s leadership as needed.  2. Onboarding and Offboarding Logistics Tracks checklists for incoming and exiting members. Schedules orientations and ensures completion of required training. Maintain both departments’ email listservs. Coordinates ID cards, system access, and return of University property.  3. Reappointments, Tracking and Document Management: Maintains appointment and renewal tracking systems. Assists with communication and document collection for annual renewals. Maintains organized records for personnel, ICs, students, and departmental...

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 want the opportunity to explore your scientific interests and apply your knowledge to tackle ambitious projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial-minded environment with resources and support from top-notch scientific, operations, and administrative professionals. You enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to create innovations that can change the world.  About the role: We are currently seeking a Research Assistant III to significantly contribute to a research program funded by the Wellcome Leap, “The missed vital sign”, involving the use of human Organ Chips to advance knowledge and development of therapeutics for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). We will be developing a human Organ Chip model of HMB and use it to...

HALC seeks an experienced Senior Manager for Planning and Development, to facilitate the coordination of complex planning and design implementation, design review, and permitting processes across development projects within its portfolio.  Reporting to the Managing Director of Planning and Design Implementation, this role guides the development and refinement of site development parameters, design guidelines, and key physical planning elements for third-party projects; implements HALC’s design review process; and manages complex, multi-party entitlement efforts across the company’s development portfolio. The position requires exceptional organizational rigor, strong design judgment, collaborative spirit, and the ability to facilitate alignment among multiple stakeholders — including institutional and development partners, consultants, and public agencies — on a range of complex design, planning, and regulatory issues, ensuring projects advance in a manner consistent with the...

Located within the Department of Molecular Metabolism at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Hotamışlıgil Lab is at the forefront of uncovering the molecular roots of metabolic homeostasis. The research programs link these fundamental mechanistic pathways to  obesity- and age-associated disease clusters such as diabetes, fatty liver and pulmonary diseases, and atherosclerosis—with the ultimate goal of translating these discoveries into innovative therapies. We are pursuing a first-in-class therapeutic antibody that has the promise to target a wide range of devastating metabolic diseases. As we are progressing towards translation and clinical testing, we are seeking a proactive and scientifically active Senior Project Manager to orchestrate our antibody discovery and pipeline generation efforts within our internal science team, and maintain regular communication with technology development offices, partnering companies, CROs, and other parties as needs emerge. In...

About You: You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the commercialization of novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You want the freedom to explore, to push the boundaries of what is possible, and to use your ambition to tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced, industry-focused environment. You enjoy working with diverse groups of people and leveraging your expertise to help get innovations that can change the world out of the lab and into the market. About the Role: We are looking for a talented individual to join our community as a Business Development Manager. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Director,- Commercialization, you will provide high-level support for the Institute's fast-paced business development activities by supporting startup formation, sponsored research and collaborations, licensing, and alliance management activities. What...

The SBGrid Consortium at Harvard Medical School supports a large international research community by curating and distributing a scientific software platform used across structural biology, cryo-EM, and related fields. The platform includes approximately 650 software titles and 6,000 versions across macOS and Linux and is deployed across laptops, workstations, HPC clusters, and cloud environments. We are hiring a Scientific Platform Engineer to help lead the modernization, security, reliability, and engineering evolution of this platform. This is a platform engineering role with substantial independent responsibility for CI pipelines, reproducible packaging, deterministic installation, release engineering, runtime hardening, observability, and software supply-chain integrity. The role is designed to be primarily engineering and platform-development work, not routine support, and it directly impacts software delivery and platform reliability across a globally distributed scientific...

We are seeking an experienced Agentic AI Product Manager to lead the development, oversight, and optimization of agentic AI applications supporting the D³ Executive Education portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, Data Science Vendors, this role is responsible for product ownership of AI-driven agent systems that enhance program delivery, operational efficiency, and learner experience. This position serves as the primary owner of agentic AI capabilities across executive education initiatives, working closely with faculty, program leadership, and external vendors. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Product Ownership and Strategy Own the vision, roadmap, and lifecycle management of agentic AI systems supporting executive education content and operations. Maintain and prioritize the product backlog for agentic AI initiatives. Translate business requirements into technical specifications for development teams. Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to...

Harvard Allston Land Company (HALC) is a subsidiary of Harvard University and is currently overseeing planning and development for the implementation of the University’s Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) in Allston. The vision for the ERC is to transform a historically vacant and underutilized site into a vibrant mixed-use district centered on innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. The first phase, constructed in partnership with a private developer, is nearing completion.  HALC seeks a dedicated, talented, resourceful, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as the District Asset Management and Operations Associate Project Manager. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Associate Project Manager will play a critical role by providing asset management and operational support to the Harvard Allston Land Company as Phase A of the ERC becomes fully online during 2026, and in anticipation of additional phases as the broader ERC district is developed over time....

Reporting to the Associate Director of Transit Services, the Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of Harvard University’s Transit operations. The role supports: A 24 hour operation and oversees frontline and administrative staff, daily service delivery, customer service, and compliance activities across fixed-route daytime and evening campus shuttle services, accessible van services, on-demand evening transportation, and charter services. Requires evening and weekend hours. Ensures reliable, safe, and customer-focused operations while supporting strategic initiatives and projects led by the Associate Director and Managing Director of Transportation Services. This position collaborates closely with the Fleet Management team and provides operational support across Transit and Fleet as needed. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Operational Management & Service Delivery Manages daily operations of campus shuttle,...

Job Summary: As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be a key member of the D^3 Data Science Team, working closely with Harvard Business School (HBS) faculty and researchers on research projects in the social sciences related to business and management, digital transformation, data science and artificial intelligence. Specifically, you will be working with HBS faculty to leverage AI and investigate its implications for business and society through experimental research. You will also play a role in developing and disseminating ML and AI-based tools for the research community. Because you will act as an expert guide and resource for researchers with a wide range of abilities and knowledge relating to data methodologies and emerging technologies, a substantial component of the role is effective communication about technologies. Additionally, the ability to learn new skills on the fly, to keep up with emerging technologies, and to transition comfortably among multiple ongoing...