215 jobs found in Cambridge

The High Tension Technician will work in the Campus Services Electrical Distribution Group. Will be involved in all aspects of testing and calibration of the installation, operations, metering, and maintenance of Harvard University's low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, to ensure safe and reliable delivery of electric power to the campus Physical Requirements: The candidate must be physically fit and able to climb staging and ladders, lift manhole covers, and maneuver power circuit breakers. The candidate may be required to bend, reach, and hold position for extended periods of time. Occasional heavy lifting and considerable walking, climbing, and stooping are involved. The candidate must be capable of wearing a full body harness for confined space work and be able to pass a medical physical. Working Conditions: Emergency Status Designation : Critical Operations Personnel Qualifications Basic Qualifications:   The candidate must have a Massachusetts...

  Job Summary: The High Tension Electrician will work as part of the Campus Services Electrical Distribution Group. The position is involved in all aspects of installing, operating, metering, and maintaining Harvard University’s low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electric power to the campus. Position Description: Work with electrical distribution systems and equipment (up to 15KV) that include, but is not limited to, underground manholes and ductbanks, control wiring and power cable systems, distribution type transformers, air and gas filled primary disconnect switches, power circuit breakers and switchgear, capacitor banks, power fuses, stationary control battery banks, protective relaying and metering, and electrical enclosures and controls. Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and University standards.   Performs other core...

Technician to work in the Campus Services Electrical Distribution Group. Will be involved in all aspects of testing and calibration, as well as the installation, operation, metering, and maintenance of Harvard University's low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electric power to the campus. Physical Requirements: The candidate must be physically fit and able to climb staging and ladders, lift manhole covers, and maneuver power circuit breakers. The candidate may be required to bend, reach, and hold position for extended periods of time. Occasional heavy lifting and considerable walking, climbing, and stooping are involved. The candidate must be capable of wearing a full body harness for confined space work and be able to pass a medical physical. Working Conditions: Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel Qualifications Basic Qualifications: The candidate must have a Massachusetts...

Energy & Facilities (E&F) operates and manages Harvard’s energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructures on the Cambridge/Allston campuses, as well as a 24/7 facilities-related call, alarm monitoring, and dispatch center.  E&F provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping, and custodial services to a large portion of the University, as well as engineering, technical, and sustainability services.  Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) a department within E&F, offers primary building maintenance, landscape, fire safety, custodial and event support services to Harvard schools and departments on a fee-for-service basis.  All services are provided in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and customer-determined standards. Job Responsibilities: Installs, modifies, and repairs all types of cooling and refrigeration systems and auxiliary equipment.  Fabricates, installs, modifies and...

Job Summary: The Faculty Coordinator (FC) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The FC serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of up to 7 faculty members Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers. Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio Provide support for events led by faculty Provide administrative support to all lab members Assist with purchasing and vendor coordination Support proposal preparation...

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

Job Summary: Reporting to the Danoff Dean of the College, the Dean of First-Year Students provides oversight of the first-year experience and is responsible for setting the tone for students’ transition to undergraduate life at Harvard College.   The Dean of First-Year Students is a teacher and mentor, adept at listening to students’ concerns and engaging them thoughtfully. This role oversees the First-Year Dean’s Office (FDO), including professional staff, residential staff, and student leaders, and provides leadership for first-year advising, residential life, student welfare, and student programming. Working in close partnership with the Dean of Students and the Dean of Undergraduate Education, the Dean of First-Year Students plays a key role in coordinating student support, governance, crisis response, and initiatives that strengthen the first-year experience.  As a member of the Dean of the College’s leadership team and acting as the lead institutional ambassador for...

The Computational Policy Lab at the Shorenstein Center at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with specialized expertise in software development, generative AI, and data science. This position is housed within the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. Through teaching and research at the Harvard Kennedy School and its program of visiting fellows, conferences and initiatives, the Center is at the forefront of its area of inquiry. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Core responsibilities encompass specialized tasks including:  Independently perform complex applications/web development for projects of large to very large size and complexity  Design and develop complex software systems for large-scale research projects, with a focus on education technology, the delivery of public benefits, and generative AI-based tools.  Leverage recent breakthroughs in machine learning and natural language processing to build, test, and deploy...

Job Summary: The Front of House Coordinator is a member of the Memorial Hall production team, reporting to the Production Manager and performs audience take-in/house management, coordinating, administrative, and technical duties supporting College, University, and external events.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: House Management Responsibilities (approx. 90%)   Place and instruct ushers; resolve ticket/seating problems and patron complaints in consultation with Box Office staff   Assist patrons with special physical needs and/or limitations; enforce fire codes inside and outside the building; and respond to emergencies   Coordinate efforts of producers, Box Office staff, ushers, security staff, custodial staff, and technical staff in assuring swift and safe seating of audience, timely start of performance, and safe, clean, and comfortable conditions for patrons and performers   Technical Responsibilities (approx. 10%)   Assist the Production Manager in...

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 perform a variety of financial aid activities including reviewing and evaluating financial information submitted by applicants to determine aid award in accordance with established federal and university standards and guidelines.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Serve as a member of the College Financial Aid Committee, with primary responsibility for counseling students (typically, about 450) and their families regarding financial aid issues. Calculate financial aid awards for entering and returning students; evaluate financial need using federal and institutional guidelines and methodologies. Provide a high level of customer service to students and families as part of the Officer of the Day team. Participate in the Financial Aid Committee, which responds to requests for reconsiderations of aid awards; serve as assigned students’ representative to the Committee. Facilitate the external scholarships and grants process (outside awards),...

Job Summary: Provide strategic direction, leadership and guidance. Direct academic affairs operation including faculty support, curriculum management and training. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, Academic Programs and Policy in the Office of Undergraduate Education, the Senior Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education is a high-level administrative and leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction for the Harvard College undergraduate curriculum. Working as a member of a group of administrative leaders in units that report to the Dean of Undergraduate Education, the Senior Assistant Dean is centrally involved in the administration of policy concerning the undergraduate academic program, especially as it impacts pedagogy and curricular support for faculty and special academic programs. The Senior Assistant Dean partners with faculty to provide administrative and strategic governance for flagship...

The Harvard International Office (HIO) was established in 1944.  Since that time, the Harvard international population has grown to over 10,000, and many are accompanied by family members.  The HIO provides immigration advising in compliance with U.S. government regulations and University policies. When needed, the HIO makes referrals to other University and third-party services and resources. The HIO regularly responds to student, scholar, and University administrator inquiries, and proactively identifies where students and scholars may need guidance and support.  Job Summary:   The International Student and Scholar Advisor provides immigration advising and support in the areas of pre-arrival guidance, orientation, and cultural adaptation.  Advises a population of continuing and incoming international students and scholars on issues relating to immigration; as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), ensures institutional and individual...

The Senior Administrative Operations Coordinator serves as the primary administrator for logistical support for events, programs, and initiatives, and employee onboarding activities, helping ensure consistent administrative operations and service delivery across the HUIT Administration team.   This role serves as the operational hub for the Administration team by coordinating executive support coverage, establishing administrative best practices, supporting employee onboarding initiatives, and managing the administrative logistics that enable leaders and program owners to focus on higher-value strategic work. The Senior Administrative Operations Coordinator works independently, exercises sound judgment, and collaborates across HUIT to improve consistency, efficiency, and service delivery. While this position does not have formal supervisory responsibility, it provides day-to-day coordination and guidance to the executive support team. Job-Specific Responsibilities:...

 Starting Rate: $24.50  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. The Operations Associate maintains primary responsibility for all operational elements of a small to mid-sized office.  Operational responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cash vault and ATM management, managing negotiable instruments, adhering to compliance and security requirements, routine cash drawer audits, executing on quality control processes around new account opening, and other such branch activities.  Fully skilled in both sales and transactional capacities, incumbents also directly service retail branch customers as needed. Responsibilities: Maintains primary responsibility for all operational elements of a small to mid-sized banking office by: Managing the branch cash...

Job Summary: The Staff Assistant, Public Affairs provides administrative and project support for the leadership of Harvard Public Affairs and Communications’ (HPAC) Public Affairs team. This team is responsible for external relations covering state and local government and community relations as well as community programs. The Staff Assistant is responsible for ensuring smooth operations of the department through the coordination of complex calendars and travel arrangements for leaders on the Public Affairs team. Daily responsibilities include quickly and efficiently supporting scheduling requests, supporting the execution of both small- and large-scale events in Cambridge and Boston, helping to triage requests and correspondence arriving via phone, mail and through shared email inboxes, and managing contacts and mailing lists in a database of stakeholders. Showing significant independent judgment in identifying and resolving potential scheduling conflicts, the Staff Assistant...

Job Summary: 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, FAS facilities portfolio includes 250+buildings, approximately 10M sq. ft. Manage complex invoice processing system including, preparing, and processing invoices from OPRP staff including area managers, building managers, capital project managers, planners, and administrative coordinators through an internal payment system. Process invoices for credit card and purchase orders, processed through separate systems.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Process high-volume invoices using various University/Department AP systems accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization. Process payments to...

Job Summary: The  Harvard Radcliffe Institute is seeking a Regional Director of Major and Planned Gifts to join our team. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts, and is charged with continuing to build and refine a portfolio of ~100 major gift prospects primarily in the Greater Boston and New York City Metropolitan Areas while also establishing and growing a planned giving portfolio of 75–100 individuals through proactive national prospecting and cultivation via email, phone calls, and virtual meetings. This is a relatively new strategic focus for HRI, and the Regional Director will play a key role in shaping and formalizing our approach to planned giving, with the first 12–18 months focused heavily on identifying, qualifying, and cultivating new prospects and testing and refining virtual engagement strategies. This role will be charged with maximizing opportunities for donors to secure their legacy giving and be recognized for it...

The Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid plays a vital dual role within HGSE’s Admissions & Aid team, supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of strategies and processes that attract, enroll, and support a talented, diverse student body. This position independently manages a range of admissions and financial aid activities, with a strong focus on, application evaluation, financial counseling, awarding, and operational systems support. Job-Specific Responsibilities Admissions (30%) Develop and execute a portfolio of domestic recruitment initiatives and contribute to the full-cycle admissions process — from marketing and recruitment to yield and matriculation— with a primary focus on experienced professionals across the U.S. Counsel and advise prospective students about application processes, degree programs, and HGSE’s offerings; represent HGSE at recruitment events on-campus, off-campus, and virtually. Evaluate and recommend candidates for...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The AI Automation Quality Engineer leads the next generation of quality engineering for the my.harvard portal, moving beyond traditional QA to design intelligent, agent-based testing capabilities that automatically analyze requirements, understand application code, generate reusable test assets, and continuously improve HUIT’s testing strategy. This role combines strong software testing experience with modern AI engineering concepts, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), large language models (LLMs), agentic workflows, and test automation frameworks. Working closely with Business Analysts, developers, and product owners, the AI Automation Quality Engineer helps build an autonomous QA platform that accelerates delivery while improving software quality. AI-Powered Test Generation: Design and implement AI agents that read Jira user stories, acceptance criteria, architectural documentation, and business rules to automatically generate...

Job Summary: The Senior Research Administration Manager is a member of Project Zero’s Finance Team and manages and supports the sponsored research portfolios of Project Zero (PZ) principal investigators (PIs), including the administration of grants and contracts. The role provides comprehensive pre- and post-award support across a variety of funding sources, including sponsored awards, gifts, core funds, and research accounts. This position oversees the full range of administrative and financial activities associated with grants and contracts management, including developing financial deliverable schedules; preparing timely and accurate financial reports and invoices; reconciling accounts; and coordinating account closeout. In collaboration with the Director of Finance & Administration, the Senior Research Administration Manager helps ensure the effective operation of PZ’s financial and research administration functions. The role may also represent the Director in their...

Job Summary: The Office for the Arts at Harvard (OFA) supports student engagement in the arts and integrates the arts into university life. Through its programs and services, the OFA teaches and mentors, fosters student artmaking across all disciplines and abilities, connects students to accomplished artists, and creates inclusive communities that celebrate the rich diversity of Harvard College. By supporting the development of students as artists and cultural stewards, the OFA enriches society and shapes communities in which the arts are a vital part of life.  The OFA is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals committed to contributing to an inclusive environment. Applicants from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. The Manager, Harvard Arts Festival and Special Events, reports to the Associate Director for Creative Productions.  Under the guidance of the Director of the OFA and the Associate Director for Artist Engagement, the...

SUMMARY: The Associate Director is responsible for the GSD Design Discovery Programs, the Design Discovery Youth program, and the coordination of courses within the Harvard Undergraduate Architecture Studies track. This includes developing and implementing a future-focused approach to integrate with the GSD’s core programs and in line with the school’s goals for their constituencies, growth, and direction. The studio-based Design Discovery program, which enrolls up to 300 students across virtual and in-person modalities, serves as a primary introduction to the design professions. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Harvard Undergraduate Architecture Studies Track: Advise students who are interested in or have declared the Architecture Studies concentration, providing guidance on course selection, concentration requirements, and other aspects of curricular planning. Oversee independent research courses and thesis evaluations. Assess and recommend undergraduate...

As a principal gifts frontline fundraiser in University Development, the Senior Director plays a leadership role in shaping Harvard’s engagement with individual principal gifts donors and prospects who have the potential to make 8- and 9-figure gifts to the University.  The position reports to the Senior Executive Director for University Development and serves as a senior fundraiser for the University. The Senior Director will manage a principal gifts portfolio of around 50 active prospects, donors, and volunteer leaders, primarily located on the west coast, and will expand the portfolio by identifying and engaging new prospects with the capacity of giving $10 million or more. The role will be responsible for advancing University priorities, which include School-based priorities as well as central and University-wide priorities as defined by the President and Provost. The Senior Director will work in close coordination with senior academic and development leaders, and fundraisers...