6 administrative specialist jobs found in Cambridge

The Occupational Health Informatics Specialist serves as the primary liaison between Harvard University IT (HUIT)/other IT partners and Harvard Occupational Health Services (OHS) to ensure occupational health applications and data systems effectively support clinical and operational needs. This role is responsible for data management and information flow assessment within OHS, including data entry standards, report generation, and maintenance of electronic health records. The Specialist provides application support, leads change management related to system and workflow updates, and delivers training to OHS staff and relevant university departments and schools. Responsibilities Act as the primary liaison between IT (e.g., HUIT, vendors) and Harvard OHS to ensure occupational health and safety applications are configured to support clinical and operational workflows. Serve as the key point of contact for system issues: troubleshoot, conduct root cause analysis, and partner...

This role is a high-level, versatile expert. Provides critical surge capacity and strategic problem-solving across the FAS research enterprise with two primary functions: 1) Research Portfolio Management. Covers RPM/Sr RPM role during vacancies; 2) Concierge Navigation. Minimizes administrative friction for PIs and RPMs by interpreting complex policies and providing clear resolution paths. Bridges gap between PI, unit, and central offices, integrating problem solving.  Profile: Fully experienced professional. Independently perform complex tasks. May serve as a resource to colleagues.  Knowledge: Apply professional knowledge and understanding of concepts. Principles and technical capabilities to execute complex analyses and projects.  Complexity: Independently work on complex projects of medium to large scope. May refer to precedents and defined parameters. Provide technical advice and problem resolution for a school/unit community on varied issues.  Autonomy: Complete...

Reporting to the Director of Research Computing and Data Services within Research and Library Services (RLS), and in support of the mission of the Harvard Kennedy School, the Research and Data Specialist bridges traditional reference services with specialized consultation, training, and facilitation in research and data for faculty, students, and fellows. This individual contributor role supports teaching and learning by administering student access to technology in courses, and working with faculty, administrative staff, and students to understand needs and champion solutions. The Specialist works closely with the members of the Research Computing and Data Services and the Library Services groups to ensure alignment and integrated provision of solutions. The role works closely with the Director of Research Computing and Data Services to scope and address emerging needs of the HKS community. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Delivers individualized, in-depth research and...

The Associate Director, Payroll Operations and Shared Services reports to the Director of Tax, Payroll, and Policy and leads central payroll processing, payroll operations compliance, and consistent payroll service delivery across central and shared services environments. The role serves as the University’s senior payroll operations and compliance subject matter expert, supporting accurate, timely, controlled, and policy-compliant payroll across schools and units.  This position manages the central payroll processing and customer service teams and establishes the standards, controls, escalation paths, training, and performance measures needed to support consistent payroll service delivery across central and emerging shared services environments. As the shared services model evolves, the role is expected to assume expanded direct management and/or functional oversight responsibilities for payroll shared services.  The role partners with Human Resources, school and unit finance...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager of Award Operations, the Award Specialist independently serves as a subject matter expert and institutional resource for complex sponsored award management. This role exercises independent judgment in the interpretation of sponsor terms and conditions, determination of appropriate award structures, and resolution of non-routine and high-impact issues. The Award Specialist plays a key role in ensuring institutional compliance, mitigating risk, and advancing strategic improvements to the award management processes and systems across the university.  Lead the institutional review, interpretation, and acceptance of complex sponsored award notices, including resolving ambiguous or conflicting sponsor terms and determining appropriate award setup structures in alignment with university policy and risk considerations. Act as a primary point of contact and problem solver for a broad range of GMAS issues across the award...

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,...