165 jobs found in Cambridge

The mission of the Taubman Center for State and Local Government at the Harvard Kennedy School is to support current and future public sector leaders in improving the governance of states, counties, and cities. The Taubman Center and its affiliates, including the Government Performance Lab, Harvard Impact Labs, and the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, are generating solutions to pressing state and local government challenges through teaching, academic research, hands-on projects with governments, and convenings that bring together policy makers and thought leaders to engage with faculty, staff, fellows, and students.  Job Summary: The Research Assistant will work directly with Professor Liebman on a variety of projects related to social policy, economic policy, and government performance. Specific topics may include early education, alternative 911 response, homelessness, social security reform, health care, budget policy, and government innovation.   The ideal...

Job Summary: The Associate Data Scientist will work closely with Opportunity Insights’ Founding Director, Executive Director, faculty, and senior researchers and staff to transform large administrative and program datasets into reproducible analyses, statistical models, and decision-support tools. The position helps translate complex research findings into accessible metrics, visualizations, and reports for internal leadership and external partners, including policymakers and practitioners. This position will report to Raj Chetty, Opportunity Insights’s Founding Director. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Analyze large, complex administrative and program datasets in support of specific research projects, and contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of OI’s broader data infrastructure. Construct robust statistical models to produce statistics, such as those in the Opportunity Atlas, from confidential microdata, ensuring the application of appropriate privacy...

As described in the customer service level agreement, responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to: offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation areas. Restocks restroom and kitchen area consumable supplies daily. Broom sweeps, dry/damp/wet mops hard surface floors and stairs as assigned. Dusts and/or washes furniture, walls, and horizontal surfaces. Vacuums carpeted floor surfaces using light and/or heavy-duty vacuums. Empties and cleans trash and recycling receptacles and moves trash and recyclables to designated pick-up points. Strips, waxes and burnishes floors using power floor machines. Operates heavy-duty wet pick-up...

As described in the customer service level agreement, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas, and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation areas. Restocks the restroom and kitchen area consumable supplies daily. Broom sweeps, dry/damp/wet mops hard surface floors and stairs as assigned. Dusts and/or washes furniture, walls, and horizontal surfaces. Vacuums carpeted floor surfaces using light and/or heavy-duty vacuums. Empties and cleans trash and recycling receptacles and moves trash and recyclables to designated pick-up points. Strips, waxes, and burnishes floors using power floor machines. Operates...

Job Summary: Independently execute a range of complex scientific research activities in a core facility including planning and optimizing research, designing analysis algorithms, and providing training to researchers. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Harvard Center for Biological Imaging (HCBI) seeks a full-time Imaging Scientist (light microscopy) to assist with operations in one of the world’s premier light microscopy facilities. The HCBI currently supports 29 microscopes and sample preparation instruments and extensive data storage and analysis infrastructure. This position supports equipment at multiple Harvard campus sites, including the HCBI Main Lab, Live Cell Imaging Core, and the Cryo-EM Center in Cambridge, and the Optical Imaging Core in Allston. Nearly 800 users from Harvard, local research hospitals, other academic institutions and industry use the facility and praise its "Evergreen" nature whereby most equipment is replaced every three years through...

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....

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...

The Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law and Policy Program (ALPP) is seeking a Staff Attorney to lead the production of both the Animal Law Digest: US Edition (Animal Law Digest), and phase one of a new aquaculture project. The Staff Attorney will conduct legal and policy research, oversee and directly contribute to the production of the Animal Law Digest, and design and adapt the new aquaculture publication to enhance its utility. They will also work on other projects to analyze and improve the treatment of animals through the legal system. The Staff Attorney will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Faculty Director, Fellows, and student Research Assistants and in consultation with stakeholders.    The responsibilities of the Staff Attorney include:    Overseeing the production of the Animal Law Digest and directly contributing to research and drafting the publication.  Contributing to new projects to track and analyze federal and state legislation,...

Job Summary:  The Divisional Finance Director, Harvard College and FAS Administration serves as the senior financial advisor to Harvard College and FAS Administration and Finance divisional leadership, with responsibility for financial oversight across all departments and centers in the division and all fund types. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role leads divisional budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Financial Planning and Analysis team, supports strategic decision-making, and ensures alignment with Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) financial policies and planning processes. The incumbent plays a key role in advancing financial strategy and stewardship at the divisional level.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Budgeting and Financial Planning Lead the development and management of the division's annual budget and multi-year financial forecasts Monitor financial performance and analyze budget-to-actual variances; communicate findings and...

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 Principal Contracts Analyst will be responsible for management, review, and negotiation of legal contracts in support of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) and its departments. Collaborates with local and central professional staff supporting contract negotiation and management processes. Supports integration of purchasing strategy with other functional strategies for departments by ensuring that legal and procurement inputs are considered...

The Asset Management Analyst delivers comprehensive real estate asset management, financial analysis, and project execution across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties within the Harvard Housing and Real Estate portfolio. Responsibilities include decision making and implementing asset management initiatives, building and maintaining financial models to evaluate cash flow and leasing scenarios; providing input on acquisitions and dispositions through underwriting and due diligence; and broadly assisting the development group.  The position also requires close collaboration across the HUHRE organization, development of standardized processes, and clear communication of insights through presentations and reports to senior leadership. Additional duties involve self-directed market research, lease administration, and contributing to broader departmental initiatives that support overall portfolio performance and strategic goals. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Project...

The Environmental & Energy Law Program (EELP) is seeking a Managing Attorney to join EELP’s legal and policy research team. The Managing Attorney will produce new research on key legal questions related to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies to protect public health and the environment, advance a just clean energy transition, and mitigate the effects of climate change. The Managing Attorney will engage with private and public sector actors and help to lead EELP convenings that bring together state, federal, non-profit, and private stakeholders to advance legal and policy frameworks for robust environmental protection.   The Managing Attorney will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Fellows, and student Research Assistants on current and emerging energy and environmental issues, help manage ongoing projects to track and analyze federal environmental, energy, and climate regulation, and build partnerships across the university to enhance our...

The Operational Accounting & Systems Manager reports to the Associate Director of Accounting and is a key member of the CSFA management team. This role directs, coaches, and provides hands-on guidance to the accounting team responsible for operational real estate accounting. The Operational Accounting & Systems Manager ensures strong internal controls and full compliance with GAAP, University and Campus Services accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations. The role is also responsible for driving process improvement and efficiency through effective use of technology and automation. Success in this position requires strong leadership, independent judgment, critical analysis, clear communication, advanced technical accounting systems skills, and innovative problem solving. The Operational Accounting & Systems Manager successfully collaborates with a wide range of university partners, including (but not limited to) Harvard University Housing & Real Estate,...

Position Summary Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, the Manager works closely with faculty, academic leadership, alumni, and external partners to develop educational initiatives that advance the School's academic mission and extend the reach of HDS scholarship and teaching to local, national, and global audiences. The position leads the development and growth of professional and lifelong learning opportunities offered during the summer, January Term (J-Term), and throughout the academic year, while supporting a portfolio of faculty-driven academic programs, lectures, conferences, workshops, symposia, and other public-facing educational initiatives. This role combines faculty engagement, partnership building, operational leadership, assessment, and strategic planning, with responsibility for creating high-quality in-person, online, and hybrid learning experiences that strengthen HDS's educational impact and support institutional priorities. The...

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...

Starting Rate: $22.00   Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. Service Associates are skilled in the duties of both a Customer Service Representative (sales on the platform), and Teller (transactions at the teller line).    Major Responsibilities: Simultaneously performs the duties of a traditional branch customer service representative and teller, primarily in specific traditional branch locations where such a “hybrid” position is authorized. Account Representative Duties: Works toward achieving specific individual sales and service goals through the following activities:  Opens deposit accounts Prepares and processes loan applications for various lending units (mortgage, consumer, small business, etc.) Closes loans for customers for applicable...

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...

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....

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...