133 jobs found in Cambridge

Job Summary: The Whited Lab focuses on limb regeneration in axolotl salamanders. The lab’s current effort focuses on identifying the mechanisms whereby axolotls initiate limb regeneration and the systemic controls on this process. The tools used include manipulation of gene expression and protein activity in vivo, sequencing, proteomics, and functional assays.  The lab is also translating insights from axolotls into mice. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to Principal Investigator, Prof. Jessica Whited, the RA performs the daily operations and provides organizational management of the axolotl research colony, including implementation of approved animal husbandry protocols, oversight of employees tasked with routine animal care, optimization of husbandry schedules and protocols, supply ordering, and ensuring compliance in the facility. RA will also perform husbandry tasks in the aquatics facility on a daily basis. RA will also work with mice within the separate,...

Setting up a la carte and private dining rooms for all meal periods including set-up of tables and chairs, linens and skirts, flatware, buffets, coffee and beverage stations. Performing opening and closing side-work for each meal period. Taking guests order for food and beverage items, serving and bussing tables, passing hors d’oeuvres and serving wines/champagnes according to Faculty Club standards. Attending to beverage stations. Cleaning and resetting dining rooms for next meal period following set standards. Responsible for maintaining sanitation standards in compliance with city and state laws, Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations, departmental and HACCP policies.  Works cooperatively with all members of the team.   Complies with State of Massachusetts and Faculty Club’s "Food Employee Illness Policy".  Maintains a respectful and professional demeanor, always promoting a positive relationship between Faculty Club and all guests. Maintain a neat...

Reporting to the Sales Director, the Metadata Associate is responsible for Harvard University Press’s metadata management, including the quality and accuracy of the end-to-end metadata process, special initiatives, and coordinating ONIX feeds.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Metadata Associate is responsible for the accurate and timely flow of title metadata to our distributor systems, Edelweiss, and all retail and wholesale accounts. Metadata Management (50%) Work collaboratively across the press to meet all metadata industry standards and account requirements, including changes to BISAC codes, ensuring the best possible sales outcome.  Manage a process that improves searchability and enhances online presentation.  Follow a validation process internally and with our distributor to ensure accuracy.  Optimize backlist metadata to improve sales results.  Partner with sales, publicity and marketing teams to update metadata in response to media attention,...

Reporting to the Director of Client Support Services, the AI Enablement Lead oversees key enterprise client productivity tools that incorporate generative AI capabilities, including ChatGPT, Anthropic, and similar platforms. This role is accountable for ensuring these tools are delivered and accessed securely, sustainably, and in alignment with institutional priorities.  Working in partnership with other Harvard AI service owners and cross-university stakeholders, the AI Enablement Lead helps coordinate a cohesive approach to the adoption of AI-enabled client productivity tools across Harvard. The role blends service governance, operational oversight, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement to support responsible and effective use of these tools.  The AI Enablement Lead also evaluates emerging AI-enabled tools and capabilities and collaborates with partners to pilot and operationalize new services that can scale across the University. As these technologies evolve, this...

This position is a member of EHS’s Occupational & Construction Safety, and Public Health (OCSPH) division and is responsible for the development and implementation of environmental and construction safety programs for construction and remediation projects within the various schools and units within the University.   The position is a resource to Project Managers to assist them in implementing their environmental compliance and construction related program responsibilities for their respective projects.  Primary responsibilities of this role are to work with the construction project teams to identify EH&S issues and risks during the planning, design, construction, and closeout phases of projects, and assist the Project Managers with maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and Local construction safety and environmental laws.     This position requires strong knowledge of construction techniques and methods and how they relate to potential environmental and safety issues...

Job Summary: This position serves as the leader of the Harvard Men’s Ice Hockey program and embraces the vision of principled leadership, academic integration and competitive excellence. The Head Coach leads by developing a vision, setting team goals, and building a healthy and transformative culture. The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, including student-athlete development, planning and preparation for practices and contests, managing team staff, identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes, budget, operational logistics, providing leadership to the respective Friends Group, and participating in appropriate University, community, alumni/ae and media relationships – all in compliance with University, Ivy League and NCAA rules and regulations. The Head Coach uses athletics as the means to educate student-athletes. This position serves as a teacher and mentor in the holistic development of student-athletes to help build character and teach...

The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard develops and promotes durable, effective, and equitable solutions to the climate change challenges confronting humanity. The Climate Action Accelerator (CAA) sits within the Salata Institute and serves as a resource and partner to the full spectrum of external stakeholders wrestling with the most difficult climate questions, building consensus for climate solutions grounded in Harvard’s research and expertise. The Accelerator is nonpartisan, agile in dealing with emerging issues, and engaged with research conducted across Harvard University.  The Accelerator seeks a dedicated Project Manager with knowledge of climate change and sustainability issues and a passion to create and build. The Project Manager will be essential in facilitating and advancing the Accelerator’s work by providing support for its projects involving research, convenings, and external engagement initiatives.  The Project Manager, CAA, will report...

HUIT (Harvard University Information Technology) Finance is seeking a skilled Financial Reporting Analyst to develop, maintain, and enhance financial reporting and analytics to support the Finance teams and help monitor the financial performance of HUIT. This role will focus on creating multiple and regular financial reports, improving existing dashboards and tools, and advancing HUIT’s data‑driven strategy through robust analysis and reporting solutions. This role is independently responsible for all systems as it relates to all downstream reporting solutions. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, systems‑savvy, and comfortable working across multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment, with proficiency in AI‑enabled tools and techniques to automate, streamline, and enhance financial reporting and analysis. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Analysis Supports the preparation, the consolidations and the distribution of weekly, biweekly and...

Harvard's Financial Administration Department (FAD) is responsible for the stewardship of the University’s finances, including related business processes and technology in support of the teaching and research mission of the University. The Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) manages a diverse portfolio of federal, foundation, international, and industry sponsors; we provide lifecycle sponsored programs support and partner with schools, departments, and centers across the University to facilitate proposal submission, award acceptance and administration, and all sponsored financial reporting and invoicing throughout the life of the award.  The Compliance Specialist supports audit, compliance, and financial oversight activities within OSP, with a primary focus on sponsored research administration. Reporting to the Director, Cost Analysis and Compliance, this position is responsible for coordinating and supporting sponsored audits and third-party reviews, including the Annual Single...

Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to delivering service and technological solutions in support of teaching, learning, research and administration.  We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused, and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment, we are looking for you! The Change Manager provides dedicated, end-to-end process ownership for Harvard University Information Technology’s (HUIT) Change Management practice. Reporting to the Senior Director of IT Service Management & Operations, this role is responsible for the governance,...

The Financial Analyst - Floating (FFA) manages a small portfolio of departments and provides post-award support to those clients.  This position is responsible for the oversight of financial deliverables and related compliance for assigned sponsored awards, including monitoring, reporting, invoicing, accounts receivables collections, reconciliation, and closeout. The FFA works in collaboration with clients (departments, centers, schools) and RF teammates to manage and submit deliverables and reconcile sponsored accounts. The FFA may also be assigned project-based duties, such as assisting with business process documentation, training initiatives, organizing documentation, ad hoc reporting and data analysis, billing or cash management support, and other special projects to support RF and clients. Approximately 80% effort is anticipated for portfolio team support and 20% for an assigned portfolio  The position requires performance of complex analyses and review of award expenditures...

Reporting to the Patient Advocate, the Staff Assistant I provides receptionist duties to a busy reception area of University Health Services with professionalism and courteousness. Receives and greets all visitors to the UHS, assists and directs them to the appropriate department; maintains security precautions by limiting entrance to those having business in the building; evaluates and approves parking validation eligibility; answers inquiries and provides basic information; answers a steady volume of incoming calls; and provides administrative support for the Patient Advocate office and the 4th floor Administrative team. May provide other administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and general correspondence as required.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Greets visitors in a courteous and professional manner and directs them to the appropriate office. Answers inquiries and provides basic information. Demonstrates the ability to utilize the functions of the appointment...

The Senior Associate Director is a full-time exempt employee who works to ensure optimal stewardship for our generous donors in collaboration with colleagues across the University, including senior leaders and fundraisers; FAS and Central Finance Offices, Centers, and Departments; AA&D’s Office of Gift Administration (OGA) and Operations (Ops) teams; and Stewardship and Donor Engagement colleagues. The position builds and maintains a deep understanding of the work of these departments and combines this perspective with an in-depth understanding of the business of stewardship teams to collaboratively improve processes and systems, developing innovative solutions to stewardship operations, systems, and fund finance issues that are integrated and aligned with the systems, structure, and needs of the larger organization. The Senior Associate Director oversees production of financial reports and expenditure analyses, fund information processes, and the maintenance of stewardship...

This full-time exempt position in the Harvard College Fund reports to a Managing Director of Development and is responsible for planning and executing Class Reunion fundraising efforts. The incumbent secures both capital and annual support from alumni with an emphasis on raising unrestricted, current-use funds for the College, in addition to other FAS priorities. They manage a portfolio of Harvard College alumni classes, and work closely with staff and alumni leaders to identify, recruit, and manage diverse and inclusive volunteer committees to maximize dollar and participation results. The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and implementing class-wide fundraising plans and individual prospect strategies. Meets regularly over the course of the year with top donor prospects and volunteer leaders, both in-person and virtually, to qualify, enlist, solicit, and coordinate on volunteer activity. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manages Harvard College alumni classes...

Harvard's Financial Administration Department (FAD) is responsible for the stewardship of the University’s finances, including related business processes and technology in support of the teaching and research mission of the University. Harvard University’s Strategic Procurement Department is a central administrative function that serves all Harvard schools, institutes, and administrative units. Our mission is to create value for Harvard by optimizing the procurement of goods and services while upholding the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and supplier partnership. We manage over $3.5 billion in annual addressable spend and are committed to practices that support balance of trade, environmental sustainability, and the University’s long-term financial health. The Procurement Data Strategy, Analytics & Operations Manager is a key leadership role within Financial Administration (FAD) Strategic Procurement, responsible for advancing Harvard’s procurement capabilities...

Harvard University’s Strategic Procurement Department is a central administrative function that serves all Harvard schools, institutes, and administrative units. Our mission is to create value for Harvard by optimizing the procurement of goods and services while upholding the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and supplier partnership. We manage over $3.5 billion in annual addressable spend and are committed to practices that support balance of trade, environmental sustainability, and the University’s long-term financial health. The IT Strategic Sourcing team sits within Strategic Procurement and partners closely with Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT), school CIOs, research computing teams, and central administration to support one of the most technology-intensive academic environments in the world. Responsible for leading the University's IT procurement strategy across a complex, decentralized academic and administrative enterprise. This senior individual...

NOTE : This is a vacation relief position, required to cover vacations and other absences A specifically trained mechanic, skilled in the trade of operating and servicing chilled water generation/distribution systems and related equipment/components.   Responsible for maintaining an intimate knowledge of such systems and identifying and resolving problems associated with each system consistent with recognized trade practices, industry standards, codes/jurisdictional authorities, and University guidelines/practices.   Also required to perform, as directed, other skills of the trade and related duties associated with the operation and maintenance of steam equipment and distribution systems, water/drainage distribution systems, and other related systems.   Must maintain work area, tools and equipment in accordance with University standards/practices. Required to work independently and/or with others under the guidance of the Associate Manager and/or Working Foreman....

Job Summary: Founded in 2016, the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard's Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS) aims to study and promote human flourishing, and to develop systematic approaches to the synthesis of knowledge across disciplines. Christianity & The Common Good (CCG) is a new initiative launched by the Human Flourishing Program, working closely with the Program on Biblical Law & Christian Legal Studies (PBLCLS) at Harvard Law School. The focus of CCG is to establish intellectual space for sustained academic and scholarly engagement to advance human flourishing through a lens of Biblical and traditional Christian theological literature. The Program Manager will report to the Human Flourishing Program Executive Director and will oversee all of the operational activities of CCG including developing and managing administrative and financial systems and processes, communications strategies, event management and planning, donor engagement efforts,...

Job Summary: The Production Editor is a pivotal role within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Communications department, responsible for execution and synthesis of the newly launched digital news platform, The FAS Current, and related assets. As a core member of the editorial team, the Production Editor will curate and package content with keen news judgement that highlights the world-class research and teaching in the FAS. A primary focus of this inaugural role is the scaling this new storytelling platform as it builds toward the launch of a newsletter component. The Production Editor will serve as a frontline decision-maker, managing the full lifecycle of newsletter production—from copyediting and headline strategy to layout and final dissemination. This role acts as a critical partner reporting to the Senior Director of Editorial and Content, and the candidate is responsible for ensuring that all storytelling assets are polished, mission-aligned, and delivered on...

Reporting to the Director of Faculty Affairs, this position coordinates and facilitates faculty searches on behalf of the GSD’s academic departments, working as part of a team with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, other search coordinators, and senior faculty Search Committee Chairs.   Please note: This is a full-time, two-year term appointment with the possibility of an extension. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Assist with highly confidential faculty search processes for GSD faculty positions. Staff junior search committee meetings; schedule meetings, take notes, maintain search records, and work closely with search committee chairs regarding scheduling and search timeline. Coordinate and track outreach efforts including formal advertisements, postings on appropriate online job boards, and informal outreach conducted by members of the search committee. Monitor and manage applicant pool using Harvard’s applicant portal; serve as resource for search committee...

The International Philanthropy team sits within the University Development Office and is a team of four that seeks to raise significant and principal gifts from international donors in support of presidential, school, and cross-school priorities. They also build and maintain a globally diverse constituency engaged at the highest level in service of the University’s success. This full-time non-exempt position in the University Development Office equally supports the work of two managers: Senior Director of International Philanthropy and Senior Director of International Philanthropy for Asia. This role serves as principal administrative contact and liaison for external and internal constituencies including donors, alumni, deans, faculty, and Harvard University colleagues. The Development Assistant has direct responsibility for the support of and coordination of calendars of both managers. The role will manage and support all background work for prospect portfolios and support donor...

Job Summary: The Development Assistant is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team. This full-time non-exempt position supports frontline gift officers to advance the philanthropic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in building their career within higher education and learn more about alumni affairs and development.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides support to all aspects of fundraisers’ prospect and volunteer management, including data gathering, input and maintenance, and drafting prospect/volunteer outreach, memos, correspondence, and reports. Develops and prepares necessary meeting and solicitation materials prior to prospect meetings and supports post‑meeting action items. Achieves proficiency in the alumni/donor database to research prospects, organize data and produce reports. Enters data in an accurate and timely manner. Partners with gift officers...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of Student Services reports to the Director of Student Services at Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). This position works closely with the Dean of Students, Residential Life, Student Success, Title IX and Nondiscrimination and Professional Conduct, the Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Center, and Harvard Griffin GSAS leadership to support the Harvard Griffin GSAS mission . This position is in frequent contact with faculty and staff in academic departments and campus and community partners (HUPD, CAMHS, AEO, ARC, and more).  Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  Coaching & Advising:  Coaches/advises students (as well as faculty and staff) on matters related to student concerns, resource referral, and provides ongoing case management.  Independently facilitates problem-solving for  personal and academic concerns.  Case Management, Planning, & Assessment:...

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 in order 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 a Faculty Assistant who can fulfill a dual role as an independent problem-solver and enthusiastic team member.   As a Faculty Assistant you will:   Support faculty teaching by scheduling courses, and posting course materials, announcements, and student assignments/office hours via Canvas, the course management platform. Arrange...