240 jobs found in Cambridge

Job Summary: Reporting into the Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives at the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics (ELSCE), the Program Coordinator will have responsibility for the administrative coordination of the Center’s programming and emerging initiatives.  This position will provide essential capacity to the administration of the Center’s current, emerging and future strategic initiatives, most acutely, helping advance the FAS’ Civil Discourse Initiative, while also supporting new programs (e.g. Embedded EthiCS). The Program Coordinator will collaborate with staff, fellows and faculty across the FAS and university, and with partnering organizations; support cross-initiative communications; create and maintain comprehensive program and project documentation; coordinate related events and programming; and contribute to related Center communication projects and deliverables. They will work with other ELSCE staff on HR, finance, communication, and event...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Administration (MoA) with mainly independent responsibilities, the Graduate Program Coordinator serves as the primary administrative point of contact for all graduate students and supports academic and/or student programs for the administrative grouping. The Graduate Program Coordinator will be the direct liaison to the Registrar’s Office, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and related Harvard Offices to support the graduate students and help resolve student issues. Additionally, this position may also address, plan and apply for funds to help support events and programs for the professional development of students, and necessary Harvard/Department community-building enriching the program. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Serves as the primary administrative point of contact for graduate students in a department or administrative grouping. May perform some or all of the below duties: Tracks graduate student progress...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Secretary of the College and the Dean of First Year Students or their delegate, the Academic Coordinator supports the activities of the senior leaders of the First-Year Dean’s Office (FDO), including the Resident Deans of First-Year Students (RDFs), and the academic programs of the FDO by serving as the first initial contact for the wide variety of students, alumni/ae, faculty, and administrators and as a source of information for student administrative concerns. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Academic Coordinator maintains the FDO office during its hours of operation by responding to telephone calls and inquiries related to academic matters, handling confidential student files, preparing dockets and correspondences before and after Administrative Board and Honor Council meetings, keeping track of academic calendar deadlines, coordinating communications to students, liaising with other departments, coordinating the acceptance of incoming...

Job Summary: This newly created, full-time exempt position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Development, Harvard College Fund (HCF), and is responsible for planning and executing fundraising efforts on behalf of the Women’s Philanthropy Initiative (WPI). The Assistant Director is a key member of the Harvard College Fund team and works in close partnership with colleagues across Harvard Alumni Affairs and Development to secure leadership-level support of $25,000 or more annually from alumnae for the Harvard College Fund. The role combines extensive internal collaboration with staff and institutional partners and direct external engagement with alumnae volunteers, prospects, and donors. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Executes annual fundraising plan and strategy for the Harvard Women’s Philanthropy Initiative (WPI) in alignment with FAS development goals.   Responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumnae in the WPI...

Reporting to the Educational Lending Manager, the Education Lending Origination Coordinator is responsible for loan origination and provides oversight of the lending pipeline and vendor supported operations. The coordinator helps ensure loans move accurately and efficiently from application through disbursement and servicing handoff, in accordance with underwriting standards, procedures, compliance requirements and service expectations. The coordinator serves as a key resource for members, school partners, and internal teams, and acts as liaison to the credit union’s loan origination provider. In coordination with these stakeholders, the coordinator helps resolve issues, strengthen systems, and improve processes and services that support the effective delivery of the education lending program. The ideal candidate is self-directed, detail-oriented, communicates clearly, exercises sound judgement, and demonstrates a commitment to Harvard FCU’s core values. Job-Specific...

Based at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Project on Workforce is an interdisciplinary initiative spanning the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School's Managing the Future of Work project, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The Project produces rigorous research and actionable insights at the intersection of education, labor markets, and economic mobility, with the goal of creating stronger pathways between learning and work. Through research, policy engagement, strategic partnerships, and convenings, the Project brings together leaders across and beyond Harvard to address the nation's workforce challenges and expand opportunity for workers and learners. The Research Scientist will provide intellectual and operational leadership for a multi-year research initiative examining education and economic outcomes associated with career & technical education healthcare pathways across more than ten sites...

The  Schlesinger Library invites applications and nominations for an innovative, collaborative, and visionary Head of Technical Services. As part of a strategic reorganization, this newly created leadership role presents an opportunity to build upon an established foundation and shape the department for the future. The Head will lead a reimagined unit that brings together archival technical services with books and published materials, creating a cohesive, integrated program for processing, cataloging, acquisitions, and metadata management across all formats. Collections under the department’s stewardship encompass manuscripts and archives, published works, photographs, audiovisual materials, and born-digital content.  Reporting to the Library’s Executive Director, the Head of Technical Services will set and guide the department’s strategic direction, advancing effective, forward-looking approaches to technical services that enhance discovery and ensure timely, user-centered...

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance, and custodial services to Harvard faculties and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business.  The Millwright is responsible for installing, assembling, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. This role ensures equipment operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Install, assemble, and align industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals. Inspect and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions. Dismantle and move machinery as required for repairs or...

The Associate Costume Manager leads day-to-day costume production for A.R.T. productions – supervising the workroom staff and directing in-house builds, and managing purchasing, rentals, fittings, and outside vendor work. The Associate Costume Manager resolves upstream issues – scheduling, materials, staffing, and sourcing problems – so that the work can keep moving and with the Costume Manager’s authority in the Costume Manager’s absence. Workroom Management: Supervise the full-time workroom staff, including the draping and tailoring positions, as well as temporary workroom employees and approve their time. Hire, set expectations for, coach, and train workroom staff; conduct annual performance reviews; and address performance and conduct issues, including corrective action up to and through termination, in partnership with Human Resources. In collaboration with the Costume Manager, determine staffing needs for each production, develop build schedules and estimate labor and...

F acilities Maintenance Operations provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services and 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-Specific Responsibilities: Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs high- and low-voltage electrical equipment and systems, including but not limited to fans, pumps, motors, lighting fixtures, panels, outlets, and building safety equipment. / Performs all installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing in accordance with applicable standards and requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code and/or established compliance requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Interprets and updates mechanical plans, drawings, and prints as necessary. Must observe and comply with all standard safety...

Job Summary: Are you drawn to the community and energy of being on a college campus? Can you see yourself supporting distinguished academics? If so, consider joining our team as a Faculty Assistant/Project Coordinator at Harvard Kennedy School. Faculty Assistants/Program Coordinators work closely with faculty to make valued contributions in support of Harvard Kennedy School’s mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Job-Specific Responsibilities: What you’ll do:  Manage course delivery: get copyright clearances for course readings and post them on Canvas (online course website), track student work, liaise with guests, coordinate audiovisual support, organize in-class activities, and manage office hours for faculty including overseeing the teaching team (of teaching fellows and course assistants) Serve as principal source of information on established unit/project/program policies and advises faculty, students or staff Manage and schedule...

Job Summary: The Faculty Assistant (FA) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The FA 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 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 May be responsible for obtaining permissions and copyright registration. Updates Canvas course materials when TFs are not available....

Job Summary: Research in the Gaab Lab (www.gaablab.com) focuses on typical and atypical learning trajectories from infancy to adulthood with a special focus on language, reading, and math development and the role of the environment in shaping these trajectories. The lab specializes in developmental cognitive neuroscience within a preventive education and learning disability framework and has a strong translational aspect focused on policy.  We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to assist with all study phases of functional and structural MRI/ behavioral testing for several projects. This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in cognitive (developmental) neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and/or education. Job-Specific Responsibilities: 1.    Collects magnetic resonance imaging data in individuals age 0-18. Collect project data, acquiring it through observation, structured interviews, library research, data processing methods, or...

Harvard University’s Strategic Procurement Department is a central administrative function that serves all Harvard schools, institutes, and administrative units. Our mission is to create value for Harvard by optimizing the procurement of goods and services while upholding the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and supplier partnership. We manage over $3.5 billion in annual addressable spend and are committed to practices that support balance of trade, environmental sustainability, and the University’s long-term financial health.   The Strategic Sourcing Analyst supports the end-to-end sourcing process by conducting supplier qualification and due diligence, issuing RFIs/RFQs, and analyzing supplier proposals for price, delivery, and compliance with requirements. This role researches market and industry trends to identify sourcing opportunities and risks, contributes to spend analysis and savings calculations, and applies basic total cost of ownership (TCO) principles to...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Assistant Registrar for Records & Procedures in the Division of Continuing Education’s (DCE) Registrar’s Office, the Records and General Information specialist assists students with general inquiries via email and phone; resolves issues with student biographical data; reconciles duplicate accounts; maintains documentation. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Records and General Information Specialist is responsible for records maintenance and customer service within the Registrar's Office, serving approximately 20,000 Extension and Summer School students. Updates and maintains student ID and biographical records in Student Information System (SIS) in compliance with Harvard University requirements. Processes legal name changes, address changes, and demographic data changes and corrections. Identifies and reconciles duplicate student records. First point of contact for DCE Registrar's Office inquiries and manages a high-volume email...

Job Summary: Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance and custodial services to Harvard faculty and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business. Job-Specific Responsibilities: 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...

The Development Coordinator, PMG (Principal and Major Gifts) works in partnership with and provides administrative support to two Principal Major Gift fundraisers who are charged with raising funds and planning and executing prospect strategy, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation for Harvard Kennedy School (HKS).   Working independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Development Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day administrative support, such as updating prospect activity and tracking progress, calendaring, making travel arrangements, drafting and proofreading prospect briefings and materials, report generation, database maintenance, and assisting with projects related to assigned HKS research centers and regional-based fundraising portfolios.   The Development Coordinator may also coordinate selected department-wide resources, workflows and strategies, in addition to providing customer service to Alumni Relations and Resource...

Job Summary: Facilities Maintenance Operations provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services and 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-Specific Responsibilities: Provides responsive customer support in all phases of building maintenance and operations. Under the direction of licensed mechanic or supervisor, inspects and tests heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment as well as other primary building systems to ensure proper functioning. Reports noted deficiencies to supervisor or foreman to initiate corrective actions as needed. Assists licensed tradespersons in the installation, repair, and operation of all types of building equipment. Collects detailed equipment data needed to establish and update preventive...

Job Summary: Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance and custodial services to Harvard faculty and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business. Job-Specific Responsibilities: 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...

Job Summary: Independently support the IT infrastructure environment and/or facilities. Role may focus on maintenance, support and documentation/troubleshooting. Typically work as part of a team to implement IT solutions to business problems. Participate in projects. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The IT Operations Engineer is responsible for providing advanced technical support, systems administration, network administration, and infrastructure support for the Credit Union’s headquarters, branches, remote users, and technology environments. This position reports to the Senior IT Operations Manager and works closely with the IT team, business units, vendors, and management to maintain secure, reliable, and efficient technology services. The IT Operations Engineer supports end-user computing, Microsoft Windows environments, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, network connectivity, firewalls, switches, wireless networks, servers, cloud-based applications, and...

As part of the Advancement Communications Content and Marketing Strategy (CMS) team within AA&D, the Digital Strategist leads the creation and management of digital content for email, social media, and web channels—including short-form writing, video, digital assets, and social media reels/stories. The Digital Strategist oversees and implements the day-to-day management of the HAA and Harvard College Alumni (HCA) social media channels. The role designs and executes cross-channel digital marketing assets and strategies that elevate storytelling, deepen alumni and donor engagement across a global community, and align with key HAA and FAS priorities. Bringing creative and innovative approaches to content development, the Digital Strategist ensures all digital touchpoints are cohesive, compelling, and measurable.  Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, Content and Marketing Strategy, the Digital Strategist is a versatile digital storyteller and marketer who strengthens...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Residential Dining Operations, the Floating General Manager provides leadership and oversight to residential dining facilities. This position may be assigned to different HUDS residential dining locations based on operational needs and may provide temporary or ongoing management coverage, support, or leadership at one or more locations. The Floating General Manager has primary responsibility for the operational aspects of a quality dining service program and for providing maximum customer satisfaction to students, Faculty Deans, faculty and University guests. The Floating General Manager may be assigned to one or more residential dining units and provide short-term or ongoing coverage at various locations. Assignments and work locations may change in response to operational needs, including staffing coverage, special events, seasonal demands, and other priorities. This position requires schedule flexibility and the ability to adjust...

Working closely with procurement colleagues, service owners, financial partners, and other key stakeholders, this role manages a portfolio of IT vendors; leads negotiations and contract activities; ensures performance-to-contract; and advances vendor management excellence across the university. The VMO Business Partner reports to the Director, IT Vendor Management & Operations. You’ll Succeed in This Role Because You Are… A natural relationship-builder who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Strategic and analytical, able to balance long-term planning with near-term priorities Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning Highly ethical, accountable, and service-oriented Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement, cost optimization, and innovation Job-Specific Responsibilities Vendor & Contract Management Lead and support negotiations for complex IT agreements, including: Software License Agreements, SaaS Agreements,...

Reporting to the Director for Residential Dining Operations, the General Manager provides leadership and oversight to the Freshman Dining Hall, Summer School Dining Program and the Fly-By/Grab & Go.  This position has primary responsibility for all operational aspects of a quality dining service program, and for providing maximum customer satisfaction to students, Freshmen Dean, faculty, affiliated departments and University guests.   Provide leadership and direction to a diverse team of exempt and unionized, non-exempt workforce in the successful execution of a multi-unit food operation..  Develop and maintain a positive and collaborative working environment that promotes, open communication, consistency, fairness and opportunities for continuous learning while achieving the vision and mission of HUDS and the University. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Operational Management Lead exempt management team and non-exempt service staff in the overall management the Freshman...