238 jobs found in Cambridge

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 management, including data gathering, input and maintenance; drafting prospect 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 and Development Coordinators...

Reporting to a Gift Planning Officer this full-time non-exempt position on the Harvard Gift Planning (HGP) team supports the work of two Gift Planning Officers. The Development Assistant serves as principal administrative contact and liaison for external and internal constituencies including donors, alumni, faculty, senior academic leaders, and Harvard University colleagues. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides administrative support to gift officers throughout the entire prospect management process including (but not limited to) prospect outreach, lead tracking and entering data into the alumni/donor database, data gathering and maintenance, scheduling, meeting preparation and follow-up on action items.    Achieves proficiency in the alumni/donor database to research prospects, organize data and produce reports. Regularly updates the alumni /donor database to ensure all information is entered accurately and timely. Maintains calendars for gift officers, organizes...

Job Summary: Manage finance, accounting, and budget or other functional operations such as accounts payable or receivable, payroll, procurement, capital projects, endowment funding, or sponsored/non-sponsored research. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Financial Operations Manager leads a team of approximately 10–15 Finance Associates and Senior Finance Associates responsible for delivering high-quality financial operations and customer service to academic departments and centers across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Reporting to the Divisional Director of Finance, the Manager is responsible for supervising staff, ensuring consistent service delivery, maintaining compliance with university and sponsor policies, and driving continuous improvement in financial operations. The Manager serves as a coach, mentor, and operational leader, helping staff navigate complex financial issues while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer...

Serves as a front-line provider of customer service and museum information to the Harvard community and the visiting public. Provides support for all Harvard Art Museums Security operations including the monitoring of all museum spaces to ensure safe and reliable access and egress as well as the enforcement of museum rules and regulations. Harvard Art Museums are seeking three individuals to fill the Museum Attendant roles.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Security Manager, provides protection of the visitors, staff, and collections of the Harvard Art Museums. Patrols the galleries and responds to object alarms. Maintains surveillance of the visiting public in order to avoid damage, either intentional or accidental, to the objects within the collection and on display. Provides services to visitors and colleagues; e.g., answers questions, gives directions, refers to other sources of information (i.e., Visitor Services) when appropriate.  Keeps...

The Communications & Engagement Specialist develops and delivers communications that advance Harvard Human Resources (HHR) programs, services, and organizational priorities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, this position works with HHR subject matter experts and stakeholders across a broad range of HR topics and audiences and provides operational support for key communications functions. The successful candidate is a strong writer and highly organized communications professional who enjoys hands-on execution. They bring strong project management skills, digital marketing expertise, attention to detail, and sound editorial judgment. This role regularly works with confidential and sensitive information and requires discretion and sound judgment. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Communications & Content Support communications planning and content development for HHR teams across areas such as labor and employee relations, benefits and wellbeing,...

Harvard Capital Projects (HCP) is an internal resource for the Harvard community providing project management services across the entire campus. HCP works collaboratively with a variety of Harvard Schools and Departments, providing project management services for a variety of campus renewal, campus growth, and development and undergraduate house renewal projects. HCP prides itself on being a center of excellence for capital project delivery.  The Project Manager reports to the Associate Director for Campus Growth and Redevelopment and will be responsible for managing scope within a large project team or independent projects primarily focused on architecture and design, including new construction, full/partial renovations, additions, and interiors. . The project manager may also manage tenant fit outs for both academic and commercial use. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Project Management Works independently and successfully manage, in whole or in part as assigned, core...

The Business Applications Specialist, reporting to the Associate Director of Systems and Business Applications, will share responsibility with the Systems team in supporting these solutions, fostering a tenant experience befitting the Ivy League.  Job-Specific Responsibilities Application Management & Support Administer and support systems and applications used for daily property management operations, including overseeing related projects, upgrades and software/hardware maintenance and installations. Oversee application support and serve as a level-2 point of contact for application-related issues, troubleshooting, and escalation. Manage system configurations, user access, roles, and security settings. Business Process Optimization Analyze current workflows across leasing, maintenance, accounting, and tenant services and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies through system enhancements and automation. Partner with stakeholders to define business...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Administration, with mainly independent responsibilities, the Student Coordinator serves as the primary administrative point of contact for all graduate and undergraduate students in the department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC). Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Student Coordinator works closely with faculty advisors, including the Director of Graduate Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies and monitors student progress. Coordinates exams, prospectus submissions, and dissertation defenses. Manages student awards. Updates student handbooks and website related to student affairs. Responsible for student petitions. Prepares student information reports as requested. Advises students and faculty on issues regarding academic requirements and policies. Sets dates and participates in academic and social events for students and prospective students. Attends new student orientation, undergraduate fairs, open...

Job Summary: Harvard Education Press (HEP) is a mission-driven, independent, university press affiliated with the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Founded in 2002, the Press is overseen by an editorial advisory board drawn from the HGSE faculty and affiliated practitioners, and peer review is at the heart of our publishing process. The HEP offices are adjacent to campus in the heart of Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to provide practitioners and policymakers with the knowledge, tools, and information they need to understand and address the educational issues facing our society today and tomorrow. As a forum for the variety of thought in the field, we drive the conversation about education. HEP is seeking an Acquisitions Editor to acquire books on critical issues in education, books which translate educational research into practice, and books on education for a general audience. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the discipline of...

Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society (BKC), an interfaculty research center, seeks a Research Manager. This is an opportunity to join a flourishing, intellectually robust community of faculty, staff, students, fellows and affiliates from multiple disciplines and backgrounds, committed to making sense of the digital environment and ensuring that it promotes human agency, dignity and genuine connection.  The Research Manager will support the design and implementation of a portfolio of research projects across various stages of development. This role will contribute directly to scholarly research that spans both the empirical, technical study of systems and legal and policy analysis of their impacts, critically review existing literature, manage research projects, assist in the production of written and multimedia outputs, plan and implementation of multi-stakeholder events, and collaborate with staff and scholars ensure the successful completion of...

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 Project Manager partners with HUHS senior leaders to support strategic and operational priorities. This role brings structure, coordination, and accountability to complex organizational projects by working with leaders and teams to define problems, clarify goals, and develop practical solutions. Using data, staff input, and Lean-based improvement methods, the role helps teams test, evaluate, and refine approaches for various projects from initiation through completion and maintains clear plans, timelines, and measures of success. This role also builds project management capacity by coaching project owners and team members in effective tools and practices. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manages multiple cross-functional projects aligned with HUHS strategic and operational priorities, using a consistent project lifecycle from initiation through closeout. Partners with executive sponsors, process owners, and managers to define project purpose, scope, outcomes,...

Job Summary: The Faculty Support Services Team provides flexible, centralized assistance to departments when additional capacity or specialized support is needed.  The team supports Concur and Buy2Pay requests for non-ladder faculty, provides backup departmental coverage, event staffing, and assists with high-volume recommendation letters.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: This position is one of a team of staff who provide financial, curricular, and administrative processing assistance for departments across Divisions, including acting as delegates in Concur for non-ladder faculty support. In addition, provide back-up support for departments within units when there are short-term administrative staff leaves or vacancies. Adheres to Harvard University’s financial systems policies and procedures; sets up suppliers and corporations in Buy2Pay. Processes invoice payments and non-employee reimbursements using Harvard University’s financial platform. Provides ad-hoc support for...

Invoicing and Purchasing Processes capital project and departmental invoices for HUHRE. Ensures departmental purchasing card compliance, and that purchasing approvals align with University policies and best practices. Facilitates HUHRE compliance with deadlines and documentation for each mid-year and end of the fiscal year, coordinating with Campus Services Finance. Provides finance and compliance training resources to new hires. Represents department in Campus Service-wide financial and compliance initiatives. Serves as principal source of information on complex University and sponsored fiscal policies and procedures. Interprets Campus Services finance or procurement guidelines and policies and advises staff on existing options or alternatives and effectively recommends appropriate courses of action. Manages HUHRE accounts with key vendors, billing, and invoices; ensures vendor compliance with University purchasing/payment standards. Serves as main contact for the...

The University Ombuds Office is seeking to hire an Ombuds I position to join its Cambridge team. This is a benefits eligible term position through June 2028 with the possibility of extension.   Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Dispute Resolution Consultation/Referral Assist visitors in identifying and considering their concerns, goals and potential options for next steps. Assist with clarification of university policies and procedures as needed. Conduct informal fact-finding to promote a better understanding of the issues, as appropriate. Provide conflict coaching, informal mediation, group facilitation, shuttle diplomacy. Consult with faculty and/or managers to develop general cooperative strategies for complaint resolution. Provide referrals to other resources as needed. Work closely with key offices serving faculty, staff, students and/or trainees. Community Outreach and Education Provide ongoing education and communication...

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...

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; 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 to...

Reporting to the Deputy Provost and Chief of Staff, the Senior Executive Assistant to the Provost of Harvard University is a key member of the Provost’s support team. In partnership with the Chief of Staff, the Senior Executive Assistant ensures that the Provost’s administrative needs are met. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide high-level support and perform complex administrative duties with the highest degree of judgment, confidentiality, and timeliness. Develop and maintain systems and processes for managing the Provost’s administrative needs. Exercise significant independent judgment in managing the Provost’s complex calendar including reviewing and researching requests for the Provost’s time and recommending alternatives as needed. Respond quickly and efficiently to scheduling requests and changes. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University and outside the University to identify and resolve conflicts.  Manage domestic and...

The Office for Sponsored Programs is a department within Harvard University’s Financial Administration (FAD) that is focused on providing high-quality administrative and financial assistance to faculty and other University affiliates performing sponsored research. OSP works with researchers and schools across Harvard to help obtain and negotiate awards from sponsoring agencies, assist with grant proposal preparation, ensure compliance with federal regulations and University policies, provide financial support including financial reporting and billing and collection services, assist with audits, and promote knowledge of sponsored research administration throughout the University research community through training and other educational programs. The Financial Analyst I (FA I) supports the Research Finance Operations (RFO) Team in the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP). The three core functions of this role are: Apply standard practices with the interpretation and recording of...

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 Harvard Data Science Initiative seeks a Data Scientist to lead the data science, software development, and technical product work for an interdisciplinary research program focused on data centers, artificial-intelligence infrastructure, and their environmental, health, economic, and societal impacts. Working closely with faculty investigators, research scientists, and domain experts, the Data Scientist will develop and translate original scientific research into rigorous analytical workflows, scalable research software, and accessible data products. The position will lead the technical development of these products while also co-leading the underlying research, from study design and analysis through peer-reviewed publication. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Core Responsibilities Lead the data science and software development of research products across multiple faculty-led projects. Co-lead original research with faculty investigators and subject-matter experts,...

Job Summary: The Electronics Shop Manager provides advanced technical expertise in support of the research and teaching mission of the SEAS/Physics Electronics Shop shared by the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). This position serves as a key partner to faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and students engaged in experimental research requiring custom electronic instrumentation, rapid prototyping, system integration, and specialized technical problem-solving. The role is primarily technical and researcher-facing, with responsibility for consulting on, designing, fabricating, testing, troubleshooting, and refining custom electronic systems and instrumentation for a wide range of research applications. The Electronics Shop Manager also provides operational oversight for shop resources, including equipment, workflows, safety practices, inventory, budget support, and...

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...