166 director jobs found in Cambridge

This full-time, exempt position is a member of the FAS Major Gifts team and reports to the Deputy Director of Development, FAS Major Gifts. The incumbent will be charged with developing and executing sophisticated cultivation and solicitation strategies leading to the realization of six and seven-figure major gifts from an assigned portfolio of approximately 100+ alumni and parent prospect households on the West Coast. The Regional Director will partner with colleagues in the Principal Gifts, Major Gifts, Gift Planning, and Harvard College Fund teams, and with volunteers and others throughout AA&D to encourage major gift level support (beginning at $25,000 annually or in the form of $250,000+ multi-year pledges) across the FAS.  At maturity, this role will generate $5 million+ per year. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage a targeted portfolio of 100+ households in the West Coast region.  Responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned goals, including, but not...

Reporting through Harvard Human Resource Consulting the Associate Director is part of a team providing HR support to Harvard University’s Campus Services. This position serves as the primary HR business partner for a diverse portfolio of Campus Services units, ranging from professional and administrative teams to large operational and service groups.   Core duties: Consult with clients on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, learning and development strategies, engagement initiatives, and enhancements to the work environment Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and employees Collaborate with managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives to understand business needs and strategically address workplace issues Partner with leadership on organizational transformations, defining HR goals and associated change management and communications efforts Lead change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement Create and deliver...

The Interfaculty Initiative in Health Policy (IIHP) is part of Harvard University Central Administration. The IIHP advances interdisciplinary research, teaching, and training at the intersection of health, policy, and society. IIHP administers two academic programs: the Harvard PhD Program in Health Policy and the Harvard College Secondary Field in Global Health and Health Policy. The PhD program enrolls approximately 60 students and involves faculty from multiple Harvard Schools, The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. It is an interdisciplinary program which offers five concentrations: Decision Sciences, Economics, Management, Methods for Policy Research, and Political Analysis. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to the Executive Director of the Interfaculty Initiative in Health Policy, the Assistant Director manages administrative...

Job Summary: Lead the delivery of academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Associate Director plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the operational, administrative, and strategic functions of one of Harvard Extension School’s (HES) largest and most respected graduate programs. The Associate Director is the primary operational lead and backup to the Program Director, ensuring program continuity and high-quality academic operations. Thesis Track Management Lead semester-long instruction of ENVR 496 Crafting the Thesis Proposal (CTP); supervise ENVR 499AB Thesis in Sustainability, specifically ensuring students are matched with suitable thesis directors and review and approve student theses prior to submission.  Hold virtual office hours to consult with students about progress on the CTP, matching with Thesis directors, and reviewing draft theses. Critique and approve thesis...

The Director of Financial Management and Planning oversees the financial administration of the Ash Center and all its affiliated programs and initiatives, whose activities are supported by a large portfolio of current use gift funds, federal and non-federal sponsored awards, and endowment funds. Candidates must demonstrate high-level experience in financial strategy and administration, exceptional judgment, and willingness to approach problems with creativity and collegiality. The Ash Center is a global community committed to rigor, curiosity, and integrity that believes diverse perspectives and lived experiences are essential to understanding real-world problems. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values. Reporting to the Ash Center Executive Director, the Director of Financial Management and Planning is a key member of the Ash Center leadership team. They work closely with the Center Faculty Director as well as key faculty and senior program staff to ensure...

This full-time, exempt position is a member of the FAS Major Gifts team and reports to the Deputy Director of Development, FAS Major Gifts. The incumbent will be charged with developing and executing sophisticated cultivation and solicitation strategies leading to the realization of six and seven-figure major gifts from an assigned portfolio of approximately 100+ alumni and parent prospect households on the West Coast. The Regional Director will partner with colleagues in the Principal Gifts, Major Gifts, Gift Planning, and Harvard College Fund teams, and with volunteers and others throughout AA&D to encourage major gift level support (beginning at $25,000 annually or in the form of $250,000+ multi-year pledges) across the FAS.  At maturity, this role will generate $5 million+ per year.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage a targeted portfolio of 100+ households in the West Coast region.   Responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned goals, including, but not...

The Senior Leadership Engagement team manages and implements donor and alumni engagement activities involving the President, Provost, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Dean, SEAS Dean, and additional FAS academic leadership of Harvard University. These activities include planning AA&D-focused travel, facilitating event participation, and organizing donor and prospect meetings. To do this, the team builds strategic partnerships with AA&D colleagues from across the University to help coordinate and facilitate alumni engagement, donor cultivation and stewardship opportunities, with University and FAS leadership. This is a strategic leadership position within the Senior Leadership Engagement team and includes management responsibilities for an assistant director, a coordinator, and an additional assistant director with a dotted line. The position is responsible for establishing and overseeing best practices related to supporting FAS academic leaders in trips, prospect...

The Associate Director of Development, Direct Response Marketing executes omni-channel campaigns (print, digital, and emerging technologies) for the Harvard College Fund, Graduate School Fund, Athletics, and the 1636 Loyalty Society recognition program. This position translates strategy into comprehensive production plans, data-driven audience segmentation, and coordinated project timelines, managing all campaign phases from planning through deployment while providing expert input on messaging and creative direction, maintaining key partnerships, supporting operational improvements and process documentation, and supervising a Development Assistant Specialist. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Support the Managing Director of Development, Direct Response Marketing with overseeing the strategic direction of direct response marketing channels (print, digital, and emerging technologies) and requesting signatories. Assume team leadership in their absence. Supervise a...

Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a strategy for donor impact reporting aligned with institutional priorities and campaign goals. Establish reporting standards, frameworks, and templates for endowed funds, current-use gifts, capital projects, and restricted grants. Serve as a senior advisor to advancement leadership on impact storytelling, transparency, and stewardship strategy. Contribute to comprehensive campaign reporting and board-level impact communications. Donor Impact Reporting & Stewardship Oversee the creation of annual endowed fund reports, scholarship impact reports, research updates, and capital project summaries. Analyze reporting volume and determine reporting cadence, complexity, and customization across the spectrum of giving—including what reports should be within a digital platform. Ensure reporting aligns with gift agreements, donor intent, and compliance requirements. Serves as project manager for impact reports...

The Center for Public Leadership (CPL) brings together esteemed faculty, distinguished leaders in practice, inspiring students, and skilled staff to advance principled and effective public leadership. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director, Engagement and Stewardship will contribute to the overall leadership of the Center. They will play a key role on the Center’s senior leadership team in setting CPL’s institutional priorities and overseeing their implementation, fostering a culture, structure, and resourcing to advance the success of the Center, and advancing operational excellence across the organization. The Director is CPL’s lead partner with the Office of Alumni Relations and Resource Development (ARRD), crafting and implementing plans to deepen alumni engagement, supporting the Center’s top programmatic and organizational priorities, and helping to achieve fundraising targets. Externally, the Director represents CPL at events and meetings, travels to meet with...

Job Summary: Lead the delivery of academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate all aspects of recruiting, admission, events, and programs related to Quantum Science and Engineering Ph.D. program Oversee the progress of, and act as an advising resource to, graduate students in Quantum Science and Engineering Ph.D. program Manage all administrative aspects of Ph.D. student lifecycle and maintain student records Manage all aspects of undergraduate education in HQI, including Sedcondary Field in Quantum Science and Engineering and undergraduate research programs Review graduate and undergraduate program goals, policy, curriculum, and program requirements and make recommendations for improvement Advance HQI’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging by overseeing strategies to broaden participation in QSE; develop a supportive ecosystem of proactive mentoring,...

This full-time, exempt position is a member of the FAS Major Gifts team and reports to the Senior Director of Development, FAS Major Gifts, West Coast. The incumbent will be charged with developing and executing sophisticated cultivation and solicitation strategies leading to the realization of seven- and eight- figure major gifts from an assigned portfolio of alumni and parent prospect households in the West Coast region. The Director will partner with colleagues in the Principal Gifts, Major Gifts, Gift Planning, and Harvard College Fund teams, and with volunteers and others throughout AA&D to encourage major gift level support across the FAS.  At maturity, this role will generate $15 million+ per year.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage a targeted portfolio of households. Responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned goals, including, but not limited to, goals for prospect visits, solicitations, successful gift closures, and dollars raised.  Acquire a deep...

Whether it’s the buzz of coordinating world-renowned Commencement and Reunion celebrations, hosting exclusive gatherings with Harvard’s intellectual leaders, or showcasing the latest campus innovations—our AA&D Events team crafts unforgettable experiences that make a memorable impact on our vibrant alumni and donor community. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this individual will lead the project management and execution for an event portfolio and tasks. This position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. In addition to Harvard donors, alumni and friends, this client-service position routinely interacts with administrators, faculty, staff, and outside vendors.  This is a time-limited role with an end date of 6/30/2028. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Event Planning and Preparation  Serves as overall project manager on assigned events Manages stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities; create and manage planning timelines...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Director of Student Success reports to the Dean of Students. Directs all programs and services within the Office of Student Success while providing support to students. Monitors the status of Harvard Griffin GSAS students and serves as a resource for faculty and administrators in the academic departments as well as other University offices in the communication and interpretation of Harvard Griffin GSAS policies. Works closely with Dean of Students and members of the Harvard Griffin GSAS Senior Leadership Team in development and implementation of policies and procedures. Student Success Management Serves as a subject matter expert and oversees the student affairs aspect of academic issues, programs, policies, and procedures in partnership with Academic Programs. Advises 58 Harvard Griffin GSAS academic programs and their students in resolution of student issues and concerns. Advises individuals and groups in support of students’...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development raises philanthropic gifts in support of the Harvard Graduation School of Education’s mission of preparing leaders in education and generating knowledge to improve student opportunity, achievement, and success. The Associate Director will focus on raising flexible support that enables HGSE to deliver on its mission, managing a portfolio of prospects that includes those who are, or have the potential to become, leadership level donors ($10,000-$25,000 annually or $100,000- $250,000 multiyear pledges).  The Associate Director will develop and manage a portfolio of ~200 donors/potential donors through all stages of donor engagement. The Associate Director of Development is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and limited guidance to develop multi-step prospect strategies to secure gifts. These strategies may require collaboration with colleagues in other Harvard schools to...

The Director of HKS (Harvard Kennedy School) Library Services leads the ongoing development of library services and collections supporting world-class research and teaching in public policy and government, working directly with Harvard Kennedy School stakeholders and with colleagues across Harvard Library, and is the senior leadership role for the HKS Library.  The Director reports to the Chief Research Enablement Officer (CREO) as part of the research and library services department, and is a member of the CREO’s management team, along with the Director of Research Computing and Data Services, the Executive Director of Research Administration, the Manager of Community Engagement and Special Projects, and the Senior Administrative Coordinator. The Director works closely with the Vice President for the Harvard Library and University Librarian or delegates.  The Director plays a central role in shaping a modern, research-driven library that integrates deeply into the School’s...

Harvard Human Resources is seeking an Associate Director, Talent Acquisition Operations to drive operational excellence, consistency, and innovation across the University’s talent acquisition function. Reporting to the Managing Director, Talent Acquisition & Outreach, the Associate Director will lead a small team and oversee the systems, programs, processes, and partnerships that support recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates across the University. This role will modernize talent acquisition operations, optimize technology and workflows, strengthen compliance, and improve the recruitment experience. The ideal candidate will bring extensive talent acquisition experience and strong operational, project management, technology, and stakeholder leadership skills. They will use data, collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver scalable, effective recruiting solutions. Job-Specific Responsibilities Lead a team that serves as the primary resource for University...

Job Summary: The Assistant Director reports to the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute’s Executive Director and is responsible for administrative oversight within the Institute and coordination for effective administrative support within the FAS federated service model as well as coordination with Harvard Global, the India Office, and other Mittal regional locations. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the execution of existing programs, as well as the Institute’s communications and outreach to stakeholders and the public. The Assistant Director will work with the Executive Director to expand the Institute’s impact and reach, including the creation of new programming activities.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Cross-functional Coordination and Project Leadership:  Coordinate and oversee support from FAS functional teams to ensure the Institute receives aligned, responsive administrative support.  Lead and execute administrative projects,...

Job Summary: Manage assessment needs of the student body and the organization of educational, social and cultural activities. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Programming and Events Oversee the development and implementation of an intersectional array of programs and events which account for students’ developmental needs. Develop ongoing mechanisms for feedback from current undergraduates and from alumni to inform program development and implementation. Share responsibility for budget oversight for programs and events. Collaborate with campus partners and act as liaison to other DSO and College offices and programs responsible for student organization, advising, planning and events, etc. Develop learning outcomes and collect and assess program data. Provide programmatic leadership and administrative direction of Harvard Foundation space in Sever Hall. Serve as administrative lead for and advisor to the First-Year International Program, a pre-orientation program for...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of International and Field Research, this position provides expert operational support for complex domestic and international fieldwork, including research conducted in high-risk, remote, and limited-infrastructure settings environments. Working in close collaboration with the Director of International and Field Research, this role serves as a divisional resource supporting units within the Science Division, as well as other academic divisions as needed, on fieldwork planning, researcher support, risk mitigation, policy interpretation, compliance coordination, and process improvement to enable safe, compliant, and effective research activities. The Assistant Director role plays a key part in implementing divisional approaches to field-based research and educational activities, while ensuring alignment with institutional policies. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Advise on fieldwork operations and researcher support Provide...

Job Summary: The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard University seeks an innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Director of Industry Alliances to lead the development and strategic management of relationships between the Sciences Division and industry partners. Reporting directly to the Dean of Science, the Director will build relationships with companies, foundations, investors, and other external organizations to advance research collaborations, educational initiatives, talent development, technology translation, and other strategic opportunities. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted bridge between Harvard faculty industry partners, and where appropriate the Office of Technology and Development.  The Director will identify areas of shared interest and create partnerships that support scientific discovery, innovation, and societal impact. The Director will work across disciplines and Harvard administrative units, including research...

Reporting through Harvard Human Resource Consulting this role serves as the primary HR consultant for Harvard Human Resources and another CADM client area. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Consult with clients on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, learning and development strategies, diversity initiatives, and enhancements to the work environment Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and employees Collaborate with managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives to understand business needs and strategically address workplace issues   Partner with leadership on organizational transformations, defining HR goals and associated change management and communications efforts   Lead change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement   Create and deliver effective human resources programs, learning and development opportunities, initiatives, and offerings to a wide range of audiences   Seek...

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid independently performs financial aid activities including evaluating and analyzing financial information submitted by applicants, counseling students on financial matters, and preparing financial aid reporting and analysis in accordance with established federal and University standards and guidelines. Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, this position is responsible for overseeing assigned programs at Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Administer Financial Aid Evaluates and analyzes financial information submitted by applicants, ensuring data is accurate and compliant, and processes awards. Prepares aid packages and award notifications; administers both Harvard and external grant/fellowship programs; allocates Harvard restricted funds and donor-supported awards in accordance with program guidelines; and supports the...

Reporting to the Director of the Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR) and University Title IX Coordinator, the Associate Director for Compliance and Title VI Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the University’s compliance with Title VI, as well as overall case management of Title IX Hearings, Appellate Panels, NDAB Determination Panels, and matters subject to the University Committee on Rights and Responsibilities (UCRR) Fact-Finding Procedures. The Associate Director works closely with the Director of CSNDR and University Title IX Coordinator, the Title IX Hearing Chair, and the Director of the Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) on application of the University’s Policies and Procedures addressing sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, and the University’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures (NDAB). The Associate Director is also responsible for supporting the University’s administration and...