42 human resources jobs found in Cambridge

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Senior HR Consultant serves as a strategic partner and consultant within Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specifically supporting the undergraduate College. This role works closely with the College’s Dean for Administration and Finance, managers, and leaders within the College to align people strategies with institutional goals and priorities. This role provides advanced guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, performance coaching, talent planning, and complex employee relations issues. Strategic Partnership & Workforce Planning Serve as the primary HR partner for the Harvard College, building strong, consultative relationships with leadership. Advises on workforce planning, organizational design, staffing models, and role structures Translate FAS and departmental strategies into HR priorities and action plans. Talent Management & Organizational Development Partner with leaders on succession planning...

Job Summary: Independently perform complex financial administration including budget development, financial analysis, and consultation. Provide recommendations for the use of financial resources. The Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology (HSCRB) is seeking an Accounting and Business Operations (ABO) Manager to support and lead in critical department financial and business operations. In addition to advanced skills and knowledge of financial and business policies, best practices, and platforms, the ideal ABO Manager will have a strong commitment to service leadership, to team and community building, and to providing best possible customer service. Working with ABO team members, other HSCRB staff, and administrative peers across campus, the ABO Manager is key to achieving department goal of improving human health. The ABO Manger position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking grow their technical and leadership skills, mentor a team to success, and support...

The Clinical Instructor (CI) is responsible for working with the Clinic Director (and other staff of the Election Law Clinic) to operate the Election Law Clinic, including, but not limited to, activities related to client representation, clinical teaching, and project management.  The Election Law Clinic offers Harvard Law students the opportunity to do hands-on litigation and advocacy work across a range of election law areas, with a focus on redistricting and vote suppression cases. Clinic offerings will include federal and state litigation projects, as well as some advocacy opportunities. Under the supervision of Faculty Director of the Election Law Clinic, clinic students will work on every aspect of litigation, including pre-filing investigations, meeting and retaining clients, engaging in lay and expert discovery, briefing and arguing dispositive motions, pre-trial preparations and trial practice, as well as the appellate process. Election law cases rely heavily on political...

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, the Senior HR Coordinator plays a vital role on the Harvard Kennedy School HR team, serving as a key partner in supporting the full employee lifecycle for staff, research fellows, and temporary employees. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or grow a career in Human Resources within a dynamic, mission-driven academic environment. As part of a highly collaborative and supportive team, the Senior HR Coordinator works closely with HR Business Partners and colleagues across the school, gaining exposure to a wide range of HR functions and contributing to meaningful work that impacts the HKS community. The role encourages continuous learning, skill development, and knowledge sharing—team members actively learn from one another and work together to solve challenges and improve processes. The Senior HR Coordinator will build a comprehensive understanding of workforce operations, while contributing to a positive...

The Annual Fund team at Harvard Law School is a dynamic fundraising team dedicated to securing philanthropic support to advance the vision and priorities of the Dean of HLS.    We are seeking an Assistant Director who will be responsible for raising unrestricted support for the Law School's $12+ million annual giving program.  This position manages class gift volunteer committees, develops and implements class-wide fundraising plans, organizes class meetings, and manages a portfolio of prospective unrestricted donors. Working within a larger fundraising team, the Assistant Director will strive towards increasing dollars, volunteers, and participation rates in assigned portfolios.   As Assistant Director, you will:    Work with the Director of the Annual Fund to increase the level of unrestricted gifts among alumni in reunion and non-reunion years.  Be responsible for making a minimum of 100 alumni visits per year for the purposes of cultivation, solicitation, stewardship,...

Independently perform a variety of admissions activities including recruiting, evaluating and participating in the selection of candidates for admission in accordance with university and departmental policies. As an Admissions Officer 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, including extensive reading responsibilities at high-volume points in the cycle   Develop presentations and materials designed to promote the institution and attract potential students   Manage on-campus and virtual information sessions for prospective students   Significant planning responsibility for on-campus and virtual yield activities for admitted students  Prepare and analyze reports to improve outreach and recruitment efforts   Represent university as the spokesperson at admissions events and functions   Ensure compliance...

Job Summary: The Fishman Laboratory in the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled research assistant to work on a project involving genetics to dissect function of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The candidate will work closely with scientists in the lab and will perform daily activities, including: Generation of transgenic zebrafish and their analysis; Molecular biology techniques, including cloning, PCR, DNA and protein extraction, immunostaining; Recording and analysis of experimental data; Operation and maintenance of lab equipment and supplies. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: One year of experience with basic biological laboratory techniques is required. Additional Qualifications and Skills: BA/BS in biology, genetics or related science is preferred as is at least one year of directly related lab experience. Excellent...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Services Coordinator is responsible for the management of the Harvard Library (HL) biweekly and weekly payroll. Working with the Controller and HL Human Resources, the incumbent serves as a payroll expert at HL.They will also communicate procedure and policy to all HL managers and staff and ensure that payroll documentation and processes comply with University Internal Controls under the Hire-to-Pay Controls matrix issued by the University Controller’s office.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Acts as primary payroll customer service contact to HL. Serves as payroll expert for library and others on library payroll team. Serves as backup to other payroll team members, including FAS Libraries payroll. Acts as an interface with University Financial Services team (policy, practice, best practices).  Communicates payroll deadlines and deliverables, including special timelines leading up to holidays, etc. Process...

The Senior Human Resources Consultant (SHRC) is a key member of the HR Consulting team within Central Administration at Harvard University. This role will be responsible for comprehensive human resources consulting services for an assigned department(s) within the portfolio and provide leadership in change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The SHRC provides strategic guidance and advice on all HR related issues, demonstrating a solid understanding of the opportunities and resources available. Essential Functions Consults with and advises managers and employees on policies and procedures relating to employment practices, policy interpretation and application, recruiting, performance management, compensation, union and employee relations, staff development, and organizational development. Partners with managers, employees, HR colleagues, and bargaining unit representatives to address a variety of workplace issues...

Job Summary: The Administrative and Program Manager supports the daily operations, academic administration, and participant services of the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement (HILR), a unique community of retired and semi-retired professionals ranging from ~55-100 years of age, who serve as highly engaged peer volunteers, course and committee leaders and members, and participants in HILR. The role manages core operational functions including participant and course support; public-facing communications; administrative, financial, and facilities management; identity and records management; procurement coordination; donation processing; admissions and committee support; and program and event support. The position ensures continuity of HILR operations and serves as a key administrative partner to the HILR Director of Personal Enrichment Programs and Assistant Dean. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Participant & Course Support Provide high level of sensitive,...

Job Summary: The Curatorial Assistant III reports to the Curatorial Associate in the Department of Malacology within the Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ). The MCZ and the Department of Malacology aim to foster inclusive environments that welcome colleagues from all backgrounds to work in a respectful, collegial atmosphere. Candidates will collaborate with researchers, students, and the public, and we seek individuals who value and excel in these diverse interactions.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Applies specialized taxonomic expertise to identify mollusk specimens and prepare them according to professional museum standards; Catalogs specimens according to existing workflows and ensures the accuracy and consistency of specimen records in the online collection management system (MCZbase), including taxonomic updates, error corrections, and georeferencing; Implements new workflows for digitization, databasing, and curation (including inventory, optimal...

Job Summary: The Laboratory Administrator provides a high level of complex administrative and operational support to a senior Faculty member (PI), and very active research group totaling 30+ members. Under the direction of the PI and in close consultation with the Principal Research Scientist, the position ensures efficient and effective day-to-day management of all administrative, financial, personnel, and operational activities for the research program. The role serves as a primary liaison with lab personnel, departmental and University offices, FAS administration, and external organizations including funding agencies, collaborators, and news media. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The incumbent manages and maintains a complex calendar for the PI, including scheduling and coordinating appointments, meetings, seminars, and other events, and responding to, tracking, and organizing a high volume of invitations to the PI for lectures and other engagements. The position...

This position will work closely with a diverse team of scholars who are passionate about conducting collaborative, applied, data-driven research on key priorities in government. This position will be tasked with leading, managing, and executing the core administrative and financial operations required for The People Lab to run effectively and to scale. About The People Lab   The People Lab, led by Professor Elizabeth Linos, is a research lab based at the Harvard Kennedy School that aims to empower the public sector by producing cutting-edge research on the people of government and the communities they are called to serve. Using evidence from public management and insights from behavioral science, we study, design, and test strategies that can solve urgent public sector challenges in three core areas:  Strengthening the government workforce - how to recruit, retain and support diverse talent in the public sector that can effectively and equitably respond to the changing needs...

Job Summary: Independently provide professional engineering expertise in a core facility in process design, training, quality assurance, and developmental activities. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The CNS-nanofabrication facility (cleanroom) is the busiest lab in the field, and is supporting more than 1000 users (in FY2025) from > 300 internal and external research and industry groups. The dry etching (RIE) and film depositions (CVD and PVD) are the most critical processes in the nanofabrication and include more than 40 complex equipment, plus ancillary facilities and support more that 70-80% of users. The RIE Equipment Engineer is responsible for the equipment from RIE to other CVD areas and is the primary owner of more than 20 complex and heavily used tools, covering ICP-RIEs, PECVDs, sputtering deposition systems, and scrubbers. This position assists with the evaluation and installation of new and advanced nanofabrication tools and related processes. Investigate...

Job Summary: Reporting to senior faculty member with an interdisciplinary research group spanning physics and chemistry, manages and directs laboratory administrative personnel and researchers.  This position is with Park Research Group at Harvard University. The Park Group is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Department of Physics, and Quantum Science and Engineering Program at Harvard University. The group focuses on fundamental studies of nanoscale electrical, optical, and plasmonic devices that operate based upon quantum mechanical principles, as well as the development of new nano- and microelectronic tools that can interface with living cells, cell networks, and organisms. The goal of our  quantum optoelectronics  effort is to develop solid-state photonic, optoelectronic, and plasmonic devices that work all the way down to the single quantum level, thus paving the way for all-optical computing and solid-state quantum information...

Job Summary: The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) is a partnership of public museums in Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences that includes the Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH), the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East (HMANE), the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments (CHSI), and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology (PMAE). To learn more about HMSC's mission, objectives, and core values, please visit our website https://hmsc.harvard.edu/ Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Finance & Data Manager is responsible for HMSC’s finance, budget, and data reporting. The position works closely with the Director of Administration and the Executive Director to develop and monitor HMSC’s annual budget and maintain the consortium’s complex financial reporting framework. The role also collaborates with HMSC’s many stakeholders, including internal department directors, partner museum administrators, and central University...

Job Summary: In the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, we research and teach how the collective behavior of molecules and cells forms the basis of life. We are driven by a passge for discovery and value collaborative approaches to scientific inquiry, where connections between people fuel interdisciplinary science and break boundaries across varied experimental systems. Against a backdrop of cutting-edge biological research, we work as a team of educators and mentors to inspire and train the next generation of scientists and global citizens. The Ramanathan Lab is seeking a Staff Scientist who will plan, design, and conduct scientific research investigating the consequence of tissue and cell transplantation into the mouse brain. The Staff Scientist will use a combination of techniques including stereotactic surgery and transplantation of in vitro derived cells and tissues into the mouse brain to test the ability for integration. This is a one-year...

Job Summary: The We-Search Lab at Harvard University, directed by Ashwini Ashokkumar, is seeking a full-time Researcher Assistant with computational and data analysis skills for an exciting series of projects aimed at studying the psychology of political discourse. Projects will involve analyzing natural language datasets to answer research questions about identity processes and group dynamics. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Researcher Assistant's primary responsibilities will include: (1) Collecting and processing large-scale social media or other natural language datasets; (b) Developing and maintaining text analysis pipelines and data analysis scripts; (c) Organizing and maintaining these datasets in shared drives/servers; (d) Developing and leading original projects with the PI or collaborating with lab members on projects; (e) Writing manuscripts and presenting at conferences; and (f) Assisting with maintaining shared lab resources, such as IRB protocols. This...

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director for Residential Dining, the Associate Director for Residential Dining Operations is a key member of the Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) leadership team. This role supports the Director in providing strategic and operational leadership for residential dining operations across Harvard’s Houses, first-year residences, and the kosher dining service. The Associate Director has primary responsibility for residential facilities management including kitchen and dining facilities and house renewal projects. In addition, the position will support the Director of Residential Dining in managing the day-to-day operational aspects of a high-quality dining service program, including business process and performance management, staffing and team development, safety and sanitation, maintenance coordination, and support for management and labor relations, and other strategic initiatives. Responsibilities: Facilities Management...

Job Summary: The Audio Visual Lead is responsible for coordinating a range of advanced technical functions related to the setup, implementation, and design of media equipment and productions, including complex designs and large-scale events. The role includes supporting all learning formats by verifying the functionality of AV technology and ensuring that all users are trained and comfortable with its operation. Operating with little to no supervision, this position requires strong prioritization skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple conflicting deadlines.   This position directly serves Division of Continuing Education (DCE) students, faculty and administrators for classrooms and events. It closely coordinates and consults with Academic Technology Support, Distance Education Production, Academic Services. Other groups that involve regular communication, updates and event management are the Professional & Executive Development...

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 Senior Manager for Program Delivery will manage a portfolio of in-person and virtual executive education programs for the Program on Negotiation (PON).  The Senior Manager provides logistical oversight and management of executive education sessions to ensure high-quality courses and programmatic offerings. In this role the Senior Manager for Program Delivery directs staff (both internal and external), makes strategic decisions that effect and impact the success of the program and ensure a seamless participant experience. The Senior Manger establishes and manages expectations with faculty, participants and vendors, serving as a point person between all constituents.   As a Senior Manager for Program Delivery, you will:   Serve as manager and main point of contact of both in-person and virtual programs and responsible for including but not limited to: developing and maintaining strong working relationships with faculty, staff, and external clients, negotiating vendor...

The Harvard Law School Library seeks a Director for Planning and Management to help reimagine and build the next generation of legal information infrastructure and law library organization. At Harvard Law School Library, we collect the world's most comprehensive legal materials—from 12th-century illuminated manuscripts to datasets we build ourselves— as our holdings anticipate the information scholars will need for the next two-hundred fifty years and beyond.  We connect a diverse community of librarians, programmers, artists, and lawyers who understand that the most transformative work happens not just when information is available but when it is curated, described, exhibited, and taught by expert information professionals—join us in building and connecting the next generation of legal information infrastructure that serves not just Harvard, but the global pursuit of law and justice.  As the Director you will:   Serve as strategic advisor to the Assistant Dean for Library...

Job Summary: The Chemical Biology PhD Program is an interdisciplinary graduate program that draws on faculty and resources across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Medical School, and affiliated research institutions. The program provides rigorous training at the interface of chemistry and biology, preparing students for careers in academic research, industry, and related fields.   The Chemical Biology Program Administrator provides comprehensive academic and administrative support for the Chemical Biology PhD Program. The position reports to the Director of Cambridge Science Graduate Programs and works closely with the program’s two faculty co-directors to support and advance the academic goals of the program.   Serving as the primary administrative contact for graduate students, faculty, and key University partners, the Program Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the program across the full student lifecycle — from admissions and...