174 jobs found in Cambridge

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR) SHARE Associate Director and Senior Clinical Services Coordinator with a dotted line to the Associate Director for Administrative Operations, the Administrative Coordinator provides a wide range of administrative support to the Sexual Harassment/Assault Resources & Education (SHARE) Team to ensure smooth daily operations of the confidential clinical space. While ensuring a smooth day-to-day workflow for the SHARE offices, this position also triages a stream of ad hoc, often urgent and time sensitive, requests from multiple sources. As a critical, front-facing member of the SHARE Team, the Administrative Coordinator is expected to work in a well-organized and professional manner with discretion and sensitivity. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Staff the front desk to serve as first point of contact within the office; direct visitors to staff...

Reporting to the Director for Conferences and Events, and working closely with faculty and center leadership, this position will manage and lead the development, planning, and execution of high-profile events and convenings; partner with faculty and scholars to translate academic objectives into compelling event experiences; and manage planning, logistics, production, and technical execution for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.  As a senior member of the Center Events team, this position will serve as the primary project lead for a portfolio of events and convenings, collaborating closely with faculty, center leadership, university partners, and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional event experiences and support the Center's mission. We seek to host and highlight university scholars, students, and practitioners. A conference series, events, and convenings at the center provide a platform for leading thinkers, rising academic stars, and accomplished leaders working on...

The Program Administrator (PA) is an essential part of this 12-person staff and 40+ student academically based clinical program at Harvard Law School. Visit our website to learn more about the Bureau’s work and mission. The PA performs a wide range of financial responsibilities and carries out administrative, supervisory, and support duties while upholding the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau’s tradition of student governance in the daily operations of the program. The position reports to the Administrative Director and serves as the faculty assistant to the Faculty Directors. As Program Administrator you will:   Manage specific financial functions including the faculty allowance funds for Bureau-related courses, the litigation funds and the Bureau’s IOLTA client-trust accounts; oversee monetary reimbursements to staff and students as well as the purchasing of office supplies; run regular financial reports to ensure accuracy and budgetary adherence and contribute to budget...

Job Summary: The Holford Lab at Harvard University studies the complex trait and novelty using venomous organisms. Specifically, we study how venom evolves, develop, and function in predatory marine mollusks and how the components of a venom arsenal can be used for treating human disorders such as pain and cancer.  We are taking an integrative multi-modal approach for studying venom using a broad range of techniques including multi-omic (genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic) profiling, lineage tracing, histology, cell culture, bioinformatics, and molecular and biochemical assays. The ultimate goal of our research is to uncover guiding principles of rapidly evolving genes. We are seeking a Laboratory Technician  to support our growing lab needs. Job-Specific Responsibilities: This position will report directly to the Principal Investigator and perform the following duties: 1.    Prepares matter for analysis and diagnosis, performing duties such as cutting, embedding and...

Harvard Law School’s Office of the Dean seeks an Administrative Coordinator to perform a wide range of administrative duties requiring discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a high profile, fast-paced environment. As the Administrative Coordinator, you will:   Support the day-to-day operations of the Dean’s Office by serving as a primary point of contact for phone, email, and in-person inquiries. Help foster a welcoming and professional office environment.  Provide primary calendar and administrative support to one Dean’s Office principal and backup support to other Dean's Office principals, requiring coordination of competing scheduling priorities.   Coordinate financial transactions for the Dean’s Office, including Concur reimbursements, B2P vendor invoices, and PCard and corporate card reconciliations, using Harvard's financial systems.  Process incoming and outgoing mail and other routine office correspondence....

SUMMARY : Harvard University Graduate School of Design seeks an energetic, unflappable individual to take up the mantle of Public Programs Coordinator in the Department of Communications. The Communications Department handles public programming, publications (Harvard Design Press and Harvard Design Magazine), exhibitions, the GSD’s online presence, and public relations across the school. The Coordinator is a crucial member of the Public Programs team, which produces approximately 50 events per year.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Public Programs, the Public Programs Coordinator provides support in the planning, organization, and assessment of the GSD’s official public programs and acts as the primary on-site staff member for in-person events. Their key duties include event staffing; budget tracking; logistical coordination (incl. travel, catering, setups, audience and speaker inquiries); event-related outreach and social media communications; event webpage creation and...

SUMMARY: The Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) educates design, research, and scholarship leaders to make a resilient, just, and beautiful world. The GSD offers degree programs across a range of design disciplines—architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, design engineering, and real estate—as well as advanced research programs that cut across these disciplines and a robust public program of lectures, exhibitions, and publications. The immense variety of people, programs, and ideas at the School sustains a vibrant and rich environment for learning, inquiry, and collaboration, unlike any other design school. For more information about Harvard GSD see:  https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/ .  Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Associate II performs a diverse array of payroll, accounting, and financial support duties, and works closely with staff members throughout the GSD, serving as an information resource and key liaison for financial inquiries....

Responsible for the daily coordination of services performed by a team of skilled Fire mechanics and Electricians, providing fire safety services in facilities located within a generally defined area of the Harvard campus. Installs, maintains, inspects and tests building life-safety equipment and systems, including fire alarm panels, detection and signal devices (smoke and heat detectors, lights and audible alarms), water and chemical-based suppression systems, portable fire extinguishers, fire escapes and hydrants.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Performs all required installation, maintenance and repair, inspection and testing of life safety equipment in accordance with applicable standards and requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the Massachusetts State Building Life Safety Codes and/or established compliance requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.  Interprets and updates mechanical plans, drawings and prints as necessary.  Assists...

Provides responsive customer support in all phases of building maintenance and operations. Under the direction of licensed mechanic or supervisor, inspects and tests heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment as well as other primary building systems to ensure proper functioning. Reports noted deficiencies to supervisor or foreman to initiate corrective actions as needed. Assists licensed tradespersons in the installation, repair and operation of all types of building equipment. Collects detailed equipment data needed to establish and update preventive maintenance records and work performance logs. Identifies and labels equipment in accordance with preventive maintenance plans. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance routines on primary building equipment, including: lubricating components, changing filters, repacking small valves, replacing lamps, adjusting and replacing belts, cleaning or replacing sedimentation traps and strainers. Cleans work area(s) shops...

Performs all aspects of landscape maintenance and arboriculture including, but not limited to tree climbing, proper tree pruning techniques, operating bucket truck equipment, organic and conventional care and maintenance of turf, trees, shrubs, and annuals throughout the University. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Interpret soil analysis; develops amendment strategies; modifies organic landscape maintenance programs to achieve desired results.  Performs all aspects of composting operation, including material sourcing, transportation, integration, gestation oversight (agitation and aeration), and liquidation of nutrient sources for use in spray applications.  Performs ongoing maintenance of landscape systems, including aeration, fertilization, renovation (seeding and sodding) of turf; pruning, removal, cabling, and treatment applications (organic and/or conventional fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides) for trees and shrubs; and routine maintenance of irrigation systems....

Job Summary: Lead admissions operations and planning that may include applicant recruitment and evaluation, event planning, data analysis and policy and workflow development. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Senior Associate Director oversees the consistent interpretation and administration of predegree advising and admissions policies and processes and supervises the advising team. The role provides leadership on complex student matters and institutional risk; manages key departmental operations; and uses data to inform policy, planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement. Other duties and responsibilities: Ensure compliance with School and University admissions and academic policies and applicable legal requirements. Research, analyze, interpret, and resolve policy questions, providing accurate and timely guidance to department, School, and University staff and leadership. Identify, monitor, and mitigate potential risks to School and University...

Reporting to the Director for Residential Dining Operations, the Senior General Manager provides leadership and oversight to the Freshman Dining Hall, Summer School Dining Program and the Fly-By/Grab & Go.  This position has primary responsibility for all operational aspects of a quality dining service program, and for providing maximum customer satisfaction to students, Freshmen Dean, faculty, affiliated departments and University guests.    Job-Specific Responsibilities: Operational Management Lead exempt management team and non-exempt service staff in the overall management of the Freshman Dining Hall, Summer School Dining Program and the Fly-By/Grab & Go; in full compliance with all food, occupational safety rules and regulations and customer service expectations.  Ensures high standards are consistently met via the implementation of all HUDS and University quality assurance policies and procedures related to food, sanitation, equipment and facility maintenance...

Harvard University seeks an accomplished, strategic, and deeply collaborative human resources executive to serve as its next Vice President for Human Resources (VPHR). This is a pivotal opportunity for a mission-driven leader to help one of the world’s most influential universities meet the current moment, advance a future-focused people strategy, strengthen workplace culture and service, and build the organizational resilience and capacity required for Harvard to thrive in its next chapter. Founded in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the world’s most prominent centers of teaching, research, and discovery. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with campuses in Allston and Boston’s Longwood Medical Area and additional locations around the country and around the world, Harvard has evolved from a small colonial college into a globally recognized research university comprising Harvard College, 12 graduate and...

Job Summary: The Macklis Lab is directed toward (1) understanding molecular controls and mechanisms over neuron sub-type development, diversity, axon guidance-circuit formation, and degeneration in the cerebral cortex, and (2) applying developmental controls toward brain and spinal cord regeneration and directed differentiation for in vitro therapeutic and mechanistic screening. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior lab personnel, the laboratory technician will focus on one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, including cloning and CRISPR gene editing; mouse genetics, husbandry, behavior, neuroanatomy, and surgery; cell culture, including directed differentiation of stem cells into neurons and brain organoids; microscopy, tissue processing, CLARITY, and image analysis. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Typical Duties: 1. Perform standard tests and procedures, using developed approaches; 2. Under specific direction from...

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...

Independently perform admissions activities, including participating in the selection of candidates, creating admissions reports, and analyzing data in accordance with university and departmental policies. As Assistant Director you will:   Work directly with a high-energy team to recruit, select, and yield the most promising J.D. talent across the globe  Evaluate and make recommendations on the selection of candidates for admission as a voting member of the Admissions Committee, including extensive reading and interviewing responsibilities throughout the cycle   Deputy lead for selection across the Regular J.D., Transfer, and Junior Deferral Program cycles  Manage operations related to students on deferral, serving as relationship manager with deferred students  Coordinate joint degree questions, candidates, and data reporting with partner offices at the Law School as well as other Harvard University Admissions Offices.   Select, train, and manage outside readers to...

This is a full-time four-year term limited, benefits eligible position. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services of the Schlesinger Library, the Special Collections Backlog Cataloger works within a newly reimagined technical services unit that unites archival technical services with books and published materials. In an environment that supports a cohesive, integrated program for processing, cataloging, acquisitions, and metadata management across all formats, the incumbent will focus on intensive cataloging and metadata creation for books, serials, and ephemera identified as part of a four-year backlog remediation initiative.  The Cataloger will oversee the backlog cataloging project, using project management skills to plan and manage workflow work so that cataloging and description goals are met within the defined project period. The position emphasizes advanced cataloging, original and complex copy cataloging according to current standards and best practices, and the...

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: Independently plan and implement academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager (CPM) for General Chemistry courses plays an essential role supporting the General Chemistry courses (LPS A and PS11) offered by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB), which are large and logistically complex introductory and foundational courses primarily taken by first-years and sophomores. The position works closely with the faculty course heads to develop and deliver innovative curricula and course materials, and to organize and manage a team of graduate and undergraduate teaching staff. The Curriculum and Course Manager will report to CCB’s Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies and work collegially with the rest of the undergraduate teaching staff.  Curriculum Development:  Works with the Course Head...

The Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab (GPL) seeks an Operations Coordinator, who will further the GPL’s mission by working closely with other members of the GPL’s operations team to advance critical functions supporting GPL staff, including hiring and training, events, and operations. They will report to the Senior Director of Operations and work closely with GPL program leads and the Director of Strategic Operations. About the Government Performance Lab: The mission of the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab (GPL) is to accelerate progress on difficult social problems by improving how state and local governments across the country deliver services to their residents. Our team collaborates closely with government innovators in developing and testing ways to create more just and effective service systems in areas including child and family wellbeing, public safety and justice, and homelessness and housing. To date, the GPL has engaged with 110...

Harvard Law School’s Faculty Support Services Department (FSS) is dedicated to providing approximately 200 faculty members and instructors with the high-quality assistance they need to successfully teach, conduct research, and advance scholarship. While each assistant works directly with members of the faculty—often acting as a liaison between students, other instructors, and various Law School and University administrative departments—our department comprises a collaborative and supportive team of assistants who are committed to collecting and sharing the most effective methods of administrative support.   Faculty Support Services seeks an Executive Assistant (EA) who can fulfill this dual role as an independent problem-solver and enthusiastic team member. As the Executive Assistant you will:   Perform a wide range of administrative duties for a highly active faculty member, supporting their teaching, travel, research and external activities.  Serve as a key contact for a...

The Office of Physical Resources & Planning (OPRP) provides complete and integrated planning and design services, construction management, and building renewal, maintenance, and operations management to maintain the physical resources of the FAS campus The Building Services Coordinator for the Harvard College Observatory (HCO) Building Operations team is responsible for coordinating a wide range of day-to-day support functions and activities relating to building systems, maintenance, and services of the HCO. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Performs daily inspections of all buildings and mechanical areas, as well as regularly scheduled tours of the Harvard College Observatory. Responsible for coordinating daily maintenance & day-to-day work/work order management system. Coordinates and directs trades and service providers for the day-to-day building system repairs and customer requests. Assists with the coordination and execution of a range of maintenance and...

The Harvard Art Museums, housing one of the largest and most prestigious collections of art in the country, is looking for someone who is successful in development and donor relations to take the next career step and join its creative, energetic and goal-oriented Institutional Advancement (IA) team. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will carry a portfolio of prospects capable of making leadership and major gift level gifts to the Harvard Art Museums. The MGO will conduct personal visits and other meaningful interactions to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close annual and special gifts at the five, six, and seven-figure level as well as to provide stewardship to their donors. The MGO is responsible for ensuring maximum results by recommending the strategies needed to successfully solicit their portfolio for annual and special gift support. The MGO will create and successfully execute strategies to expand the major gifts...

The Graduate Program and International Legal Studies  is the division of Harvard Law School responsible for the Master of Laws (LL.M.) and the Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) degrees and for various aspects of graduate legal studies, including a Visitors Program for researchers and scholars. The 280+ members of the LL.M., S.J.D., and Visitors Programs come from more than 60 countries and constitute a vibrant academic community noted for its diversity of interests and backgrounds.   The Graduate Program Staff Assistant is a member of a team that processes 1700+ admission and financial aid applications to the LL.M., S.J.D., and Visitor Programs from a predominantly international applicant pool and provides assistance to other members of the Graduate Program and International Legal Studies department as needed.  Job-Specific Responsibilities As a Graduate Program Staff Assistant, you will:    Process admissions and financial aid applications and related materials,...