205 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...

The Publicity Assistant supports the publicity efforts of the Press by participating in the planning and execution of seasonal and title-specific publicity plans. They are responsible for the nomination and submission process for the awards program, in collaboration with the Acquisitions department. They also coordinate the purchase of services and payment of invoices for the department. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Publicity (75%) Creates and implements publicity plans for seasonal lists of facing page libraries and distributed books. Independently creates review lists using as reference standard lists; handles review copy requests and media inquiries; creates press materials to pitch assigned titles to a wide variety of media outlets—print, radio, broadcast/podcast—for time-sensitive stories. Assembles and orders print galleys—includes working with outside vendors and coordinating orders among various departments in-house. Handles mailing of galleys and finished books...

The Senior Executive Coordinator will provide high-level support to the James Bryant Conant University Professor, Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, and Director of the Democratic Knowledge Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. They will sit at the nexus of a complex ecosystem of organizations and activities led by the Director and must bring exceptional judgment, discretion, and diplomacy to coordinating a high volume of requests and communications across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, each with different priorities, expectations, and working styles.  The Senior Executive Coordinator will perform a range of support activities including complex calendar coordination; managing incoming requests, including routinely and politely communicating declines and non-availability of the Director; interfacing with faculty, students, staff, external partners, media, and others on...

Reporting to the Property or Area Manager (POA), the Property Operations Assistant is responsible for the day to day oversight of a subset of buildings withing the HUH portfolio. The main role of the POA is to provide/coordinate the maintenance of building services and systems, (HVAC, MEP, etc.), for the smooth operation of a large building or small group of buildings.  The position plays a critical role in ensuring that the properties are operated in a manner consistent with the physical, financial and service standards of Harvard Housing, Campus Services and Harvard University.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Ensures that properties are maintained to the safety and quality standards established by HUH, for all physical aspects of buildings, systems, and grounds Monitor buildings daily and log activity appropriately to ensure that all systems are maintained in good working order: mechanical systems and equipment, heating, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, fixtures,...

Provides general labor in support of building operations activities including performing general/preventive maintenance, miscellaneous carpentry and painting, and troubleshooting and making minor repairs to mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and appliances.  Completes work requests and operational assignments with minimum supervision.  Participates in building inspections and performs other duties, including but not limited to, operating the HUHS van to deliver mail, medical records, and supplies for HUHS. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Transports medical records, medical supplies, mail, lab specimens, vaccines and x-rays between HUHS, satellite clinics and other facilities. Maintains HUHS van. Keeps van in an appropriately clean condition for transporting medical supplies.  Takes van to UOS Fleet Services for oil/filter changes and seasonal maintenance. Performs light maintenance on building plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems. Troubleshoots leaks and...

The Occupational Health Informatics Specialist serves as the primary liaison between Harvard University IT (HUIT)/other IT partners and Harvard Occupational Health Services (OHS) to ensure occupational health applications and data systems effectively support clinical and operational needs. This role is responsible for data management and information flow assessment within OHS, including data entry standards, report generation, and maintenance of electronic health records. The Specialist provides application support, leads change management related to system and workflow updates, and delivers training to OHS staff and relevant university departments and schools. Responsibilities Act as the primary liaison between IT (e.g., HUIT, vendors) and Harvard OHS to ensure occupational health and safety applications are configured to support clinical and operational workflows. Serve as the key point of contact for system issues: troubleshoot, conduct root cause analysis, and partner...

Job Summary: The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard University seeks a Manager, Digital Content to lead the development, management, and optimization of content across FAS digital platforms. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this role combines strong editorial judgment with expertise in digital content strategy, web management, user experience, accessibility, and analytics to ensure that FAS digital properties are engaging, intuitive, and aligned with institutional priorities. The Manager develops and produces high-quality digital content; advises on content structure, navigation, and information architecture; and uses data and digital best practices to continually improve content performance and the user experience. Working closely with colleagues across FAS Communications and Marketing, IT, external partners, and content contributors, the Manager also helps shape the evolution of FAS digital platforms and provides guidance on effective, accessible, and...

Setting up a la carte and private dining rooms for all meal periods including set-up of tables and chairs, linens and skirts, flatware, buffets, coffee and beverage stations. Performing opening and closing side-work for each meal period. Taking guests order for food and beverage items, serving and bussing tables, passing hors d’oeuvres and serving wines/champagnes according to Faculty Club standards. Attending to beverage stations. Cleaning and resetting dining rooms for next meal period following set standards. Responsible for maintaining sanitation standards in compliance with city and state laws, Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations, departmental and HACCP policies.  Works cooperatively with all members of the team.   Complies with State of Massachusetts and Faculty Club’s "Food Employee Illness Policy".  Maintains a respectful and professional demeanor, always promoting a positive relationship between Faculty Club and all guests. Maintain a neat...

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping, and custodial services to a large portion of the University.  (FMO) The department Campus Services 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 initial response, triage, stabilization and/or repair for all types of building infrastructure maintenance requests, with emphasis on HVAC systems.   Inspects, adjusts, modifies, and repairs all types of boilers, heating systems, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment.  Interprets mechanical plans and prints and updates as necessary.   Monitors, queries and reports on the status of building systems managed by DDC technology....

Job Summary: Facilitate diverse financial analysis for a school/unit and assist department management with their financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Senior Construction Financial Analyst supports the oversight of the day-to-day financial responsibilities of the Office of Physical Resources and Planning (OPRP’s) capital construction projects, assists with the Capital Construction Planning efforts, liaises with the Capital Planning& Project Services (CAPS) office, and assists with monthly reporting. The position will also support capital construction project controls management – financial, contract, and compliance. Capital construction projects typically managed by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS)Capital Projects group range from ~$500K to over $100M. Projects occur in any of the FAS’s268 buildings: science laboratories, museums, libraries, classrooms, residences, athletic facilities, and...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Associate Director, the Sr. Coordinator, Advising and Academic Operations is part of high functioning team responsible for the academic, professional, and personal success of approximately 900 HGSE (Harvard Graduate School of Education) master’s students. This role works collaboratively across the team to support the advising and academic progress for the residential Ed.M program.   The Coordinator is part of a cohesive and collaborative team that contributes to the design and implementation of the elements of a 21st century model designed to promote student success in higher education, providing an exceptional learning experience for all HGSE master’s students. This position requires an on- campus presence most days. Job-Specific Responsibilities Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:  With support from Assistant/Associate Directors, design Program-specific curricular, programmatic, and policy information for...

Reporting to the Editorial Director and the Director of Special Initiatives within the Harvard University Press Acquisitions Department, the Assistant Editor provides administrative and editorial support to designated senior editors while contributing to the successful development and publication of scholarly books. The role collaborates with the Editorial Director on select backlist republication projects, rewrites copy, develops metadata for selected backlist titles, and solicits forewords for new editions of classic works. Following a period of training, the Assistant Editor also assists the Editorial Director with special initiatives. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Assistant Editor supports all phases of the editorial process, including coordinating peer review, managing manuscripts and artwork, preparing title information sheets and design briefs, maintaining editorial databases, and handling a range of administrative responsibilities that support the department's...

This role is a high-level, versatile expert. Provides critical surge capacity and strategic problem-solving across the FAS research enterprise with two primary functions: 1) Research Portfolio Management. Covers RPM/Sr RPM role during vacancies; 2) Concierge Navigation. Minimizes administrative friction for PIs and RPMs by interpreting complex policies and providing clear resolution paths. Bridges gap between PI, unit, and central offices, integrating problem solving.  Profile: Fully experienced professional. Independently perform complex tasks. May serve as a resource to colleagues.  Knowledge: Apply professional knowledge and understanding of concepts. Principles and technical capabilities to execute complex analyses and projects.  Complexity: Independently work on complex projects of medium to large scope. May refer to precedents and defined parameters. Provide technical advice and problem resolution for a school/unit community on varied issues.  Autonomy: Complete...

Job Summary: The Production Manager reports to the Technical Director for college theater and oversees productions and related activities of the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club (HRDC), as well as undergraduate productions supported by the Office for the Arts and other special projects. The position manages main and black box stages and all disciplines of the production process. The Production Manager advises and mentors students on technical theater, design, production planning, and safe production practices; coordinates performance, rehearsal, and production-support spaces; and supervises production staff. The Production Manager works closely with students, directors, designers, professional staff, and other stakeholders to ensure that productions and projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with established artistic and institutional standards. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage all phases and technical disciplines of the production...

Job Summary: The Houses serve as the foundation for the undergraduate experience at Harvard College. Ninety-seven percent of all undergraduates live in one of the twelve residential Houses. Each House accommodates 350- 500 students with its own dining hall, common rooms, and facilities for academic, recreational, and cultural activities.   The House Administrator plays a pivotal role in the residential community. They serve as part of the House senior leadership team, as a critical resource for any events, processes and policies that impact and affect the House community and staff.  They are responsible for handling confidential and sensitive information with care and discretion and serve as a primary contact for other stakeholders and partners in the University. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Finance Administration and Budget:    Responsible for day-to-day management of House finances, including financial processing, reconciliation, reporting, and strategic planning...

The Graduate Program’s Associate Director for Graduate Writing and Academics is a member of a team that supports graduate law students (candidates for the LLM (Master of Laws) and SJD (Doctor of Juridical Science) degrees) and visiting researchers in their academic, student life, and co-curricular pursuits.   The Associate Director for Graduate Writing and Academics provides high-level academic and writing support to LLM and SJD students, most of whom received their primary legal education outside the U.S. The position helps students to find their scholarly voice and develop their academic skills and interests.  As an Associate Director for Graduate Writing and Academics you will: Advise and support LLM and SJD students in their legal/academic research and writing, including in formulating research projects, crafting effective paper proposals, and organizing and presenting arguments effectively, and develop and implement innovative programming related to these skills...

Design, plan, and implement software and data services that support and enrich research productivity and reliability.  Develop software and data services with researchers to ensure that modern standards of reproducible research are kept. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) is hiring a Senior Research Software Engineer (RSE) to support a portfolio of faculty-led research projects under the HDSI–AWS Impact Computing Alliance. This role is designed for an engineer who thrives in research settings and enjoys translating scientific goals into robust, efficient, and reproducible AI/ML systems. Rather than being tied to a single lab, the RSE will provide shared, cross-project engineering support—helping multiple teams accelerate discovery by building and optimizing machine learning infrastructure, improving performance on modern hardware (including AI accelerators), and enabling scalable execution in AWS and HPC environments. Projects may span...

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR) SHARE Associate Director and Senior Clinical Services Coordinator with a dotted line to the Associate Director for Administrative Operations, the Administrative Coordinator provides a wide range of administrative support to the Sexual Harassment/Assault Resources & Education (SHARE) Team to ensure smooth daily operations of the confidential clinical space. While ensuring a smooth day-to-day workflow for the SHARE offices, this position also triages a stream of ad hoc, often urgent and time sensitive, requests from multiple sources. As a critical, front-facing member of the SHARE Team, the Administrative Coordinator is expected to work in a well-organized and professional manner with discretion and sensitivity. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Staff the front desk to serve as first point of contact within the office; direct visitors to staff...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: 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...

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...

Reporting to the Practice Manager, the HUGHP Behavioral Health staff assistant is responsible for the workflow at the front desk, serves as the primary contact with patients, and provides administrative support to the BH providers. Duties include greeting and assisting patients in the clinic, answering the clinic’s telephones, scheduling and confirming clinical appointments, routing messages to providers, processing incoming and outgoing clinical correspondence, maintaining files, processing and tracking  referrals, managing patient flow, collecting co-payments, serving as a liaison to the billing department, maintaining wait lists, assigning triage, processing insurance prior authorizations for medications, and problem-solving IT issues for clinical staff.  As a collaborative team member, the Staff Assistant II facilitates access to health care and continuously strives to improve services provided, providing excellent customer service.  Performs other related duties as needed....