73 executive assistant jobs found in Cambridge

SUMMARY: The ReBuild Initiative at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) aims to develop a new model for urban planning and design focused on transforming the built environment with a concentration on design excellence, sustainability, and quality of life for all. ReBuild is an initiative launched by Dean Sarah Whiting and chaired by Maurice Cox, Emma Bloomberg Professor in Residence of Urban Planning and Design. It will accomplish its goal through multi-disciplinary research, engagement with practice, development of new curricular materials, and executive education training for city leaders in partnership with the Bloomberg Center for Cities. Reporting to the Program Director of the ReBuild Initiative, the Executive Assistant is responsible for providing a wide range of high-level administrative support with accuracy, discretion, and good judgement. Building from previous administrative experience, the role will balance administrative management, program...

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

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

The Central Administration (CADM) Project Management Office (PMO) supports the planning and delivery of complex initiatives across the University’s multiple Schools and Units. The Senior Project Manager (PM) is a key member of the CADM PMO and reports to the Assistant Director. The PM manages a portfolio of cross-functional projects based primarily in Financial Administration (FAD) — a Unit within CADM—and plays an important role in supporting decision-making, change adoption, and continuous improvement efforts across the University. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Partner with FAD and other University leaders to implement complex, cross-functional projects with broad organizational impact Manage end-to-end project planning and execution, including timelines, deliverables, business requirements, risks, decisions, and outcomes Manage cross-functional project teams in a complex, decentralized environment, using influence, credibility, and structured problem-solving to drive...

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Central Finance and Administration, the Operations Manager serves as an enterprise operations leader responsible for translating strategic direction into structured implementation, strengthening governance processes, and driving cross-functional alignment. Approximately 80% of this role focuses on enterprise-wide operational initiatives across CADM, including space governance and cross-unit “One CADM” efforts. The remaining 20% supports CFA’s internal financial and administrative operations. This position partners closely with senior leaders and operates with significant influence within shared governance structures. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Enterprise Operations Leadership (80%) Space Governance & Operational Oversight: Lead implementation and ongoing governance of CADM’s space policy. Oversee space utilization analytics, reporting standards, and compliance with workspace guidelines. Ensure transparent and...

Job Summary: Supervise the day-to-day 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: Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, counsel and advise a caseload of primarily graduate students on all aspects of financial aid, including budgeting, debt management, federal and private loan borrowing, and loan repayment. Responsible for program compliance with federal regulations. Communicate with students about federal regulations and institutional policies. Review financial aid applications and appeals; determine eligibility and need; award funds. Verify enrollment and academic standing, and disburse financial aid funds. Work with DCE program offices regarding degree requirements, satisfactory academic progress issues, and graduation. Review federal loan information through...

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Director, Learning Design, Technology and Media, the Assistant Director of Learning Design is an experienced leader in the design and development of high-quality learning experiences. The position will support the Director, Learning Design, Technology and Media in oversight and leadership in the areas of outreach, needs assessment, design, development, and implementation to serve the needs of the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) community. The Assistant Director is responsible for helping to maintain the learning design portfolio, ensuring quality and consistency in all learning design offerings, keeping the TLL on the leading edge of relevant developments in the field, and managing and developing online learning fellows and learning designers, within the Teaching and Learning Lab. Portfolio and Project Management - 30% Manage aspects of TLL learning design, including establishing standards of quality and process,...

Reporting to the Sales Director, the Metadata Associate is responsible for Harvard University Press’s metadata management, including the quality and accuracy of the end-to-end metadata process, special initiatives, and coordinating ONIX feeds.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Metadata Associate is responsible for the accurate and timely flow of title metadata to our distributor systems, Edelweiss, and all retail and wholesale accounts. Metadata Management (50%) Work collaboratively across the press to meet all metadata industry standards and account requirements, including changes to BISAC codes, ensuring the best possible sales outcome.  Manage a process that improves searchability and enhances online presentation.  Follow a validation process internally and with our distributor to ensure accuracy.  Optimize backlist metadata to improve sales results.  Partner with sales, publicity and marketing teams to update metadata in response to media attention,...

Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match.  Our faculty, students, staff, about 23,000 degree program alumni, and more than 66,000 Professional and Lifelong Learning (PLL) participants tackle a diverse range of public challenges in the United States and around the world.  The Senior Associate Dean is responsible for overseeing all functions of the department to deliver on Professional and Lifelong Learning’s (PLL) mission. Reporting to the Executive Dean with a dotted line to the Academic Dean for Teaching and Curriculum, the Senior Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring that PLL achieves its academic and financial objectives, creates strong bonds with...

Reporting to the Associate Director of Research Administration and Compliance Solutions, the Senior Software Engineer/Architect serves as the primary architectural authority for the Grants Management Application Suite (GMAS), accountable for its long-term technical strategy, architectural integrity, scalability, and sustainability, Harvard’s enterprise system of record for sponsored programs. While focused on GMAS, this team member will also advise and execute projects in other areas across the IT portfolio. This role leads comprehensive development efforts for highly complex, large-scale, multi-faceted enterprise applications. The position delivers strategic and expert technical leadership, defines overarching development strategy, and partners with IT leadership to shape the long-term application portfolio roadmap. Define and drive the long-term architectural vision and technical roadmap for GMAS and related research administration systems. Provide strategic technical...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs (Associate Dean), the Executive Director provides intellectual and administrative leadership for Harvard Radcliffe Institute’s renowned residential fellowship program. Each year, the program brings approximately 50 leading scholars, scientists, artists, and practitioners from around the world to pursue ambitious, original projects within Radcliffe’s uniquely vibrant interdisciplinary community. The Executive Director sets the strategic direction of the fellowship program; ensures the rigor, fairness, and visibility of its selection processes; and stewards the fellows’ experience from recruitment through selection, residency, and alumni engagement. In close collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Dean of the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, and program partners, the Executive Director ensures that the fellowship program advances the Institute’s mission as a leading center for cross-disciplinary exploration and...

The incumbent will assist with and in some instances, manage compliance and risk management activities/functions for the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Under the direction of the HGSE Research Security Administrator, assists with administration of the emerging research security program for HGSE, collaborating, and connecting across multiple offices and roles to ensure HGSE executes and remains in compliance with Harvard’s Research Security policy and procedures. In support and under the direction of the HGSE Export Control Administrator, coordinates activities of the HGSE Export Controls (EC) program, including co-designing and launching program activities, communicating school-level information about EC, and coordinating or conducting Visual Compliance checks as required for international partners school-wide. Supports faculty and staff in engaging with the HGSE Export Compliance Program as well as international reviews. Aid the HGSE...

The Program Manager for Research Partnerships and Outreach will provide project management and coordination support across two key areas of work at the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR): research partnership programming and center strategy and engagement activities. Approximately half of the role will focus on managing research partnership programming, including coordination of a public seminar series, fellowship recruitment and selection processes, and grant-related activities associated with CEPR’s research partnership initiatives. The other half of the role will support CEPR institutional priorities, including coordination related to CEPR board activities and broader center outreach and engagement efforts. This role requires strong organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders across the university and partner organizations. Key Responsibilities Research Partnerships and Outreach...

ABRD Role Description The Allston Burr Resident Dean (ABRD) serves as both the academic dean and dean of students in one undergraduate House within the Harvard College residential system. The ABRD therefore oversees the academic progress and overall wellbeing of students in the House. The ABRD is a senior leader within the House, working closely with the Faculty Deans and House staff, and overseeing the Office of the Resident Dean for each House. The ABRD represents the students of their House at the Administrative Board and Honor Council and works with faculty, academic departments, and partner offices such as the Academic Resource Center and Disability Access Office on academic issues affecting individual students. The ABRD also works with Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS), the Office of Undergraduate Education, Office of Student Services, and the Student Support Team on issues related to student support. Like the Faculty...

The Director of Construction and Capital Programs is responsible for the integrated leadership and successful delivery of Harvard Graduate School of Education’s multi-million-dollar, multi-year capital building and renewal program. The role supports the HGSE mission by ensuring that capital investments are strategically prioritized, effectively executed, and delivered in a manner that supports optimal teaching and learning, education research advancement, and community experiences. This position requires strong capital program leadership, technical expertise, financial oversight, and the interpersonal skills necessary to engage faculty, administrators, University partners, public agencies, and external consultants. The Director leads the development and execution of the School’s capital plan, oversees project delivery from planning through construction and occupancy, ensures alignment with campus framework and space strategy, and maintains accountability for scope, quality,...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: University Development and Advancement Solutions (UD&AS) Scope and Structure:  The Office of UD&AS encompasses teams that support the day-to-day management of University-wide alumni affairs and development functions:  Presidential and Provostial Development Activities and Strategy : Develop and guide the strategy for the president's and provost's fundraising priorities and activities.  Principal Giving : Raises eight- and nine-figure gifts to support Harvard fundraising priorities identified by the president, provost, and deans that span disciplines and Schools, as well as School-based priorities.  University-wide Fundraising Programs : Includes central gift planning, international priorities and initiatives, and corporate and foundation relations fundraising teams.  University Research : Provides research and prospect management services to central AA&D and Schools development units.  Office of Gift Administration : Gift...

Job Summary: The Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) educates design, research, and scholarship leaders to make a resilient, just, and beautiful world. The GSD offers degree programs across a range of design disciplines—architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, design engineering, and real estate—as well as advanced research programs that cut across these disciplines and a robust public program of lectures, exhibitions, and publications. The immense variety of people, programs, and ideas at the school sustains a vibrant and rich environment for learning, inquiry, and collaboration, unlike any other design school. For more information about Harvard GSD see:  https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/ . Facilities and Campus Operations at the GSD strive to support the pedagogy of all those who connect with the campus. We go beyond maintaining an immaculate, safe, and sustainable environment by ever adapting to prepare the learning environments of the future. We...

Job Summary: The Financial Analyst plays a vital role in enabling the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to reach thousands of educators annually with the highest-quality professional programs in education (PPE). Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst has primary responsibility for developing, projecting, and reporting on budgets and financial plans, for both the department and its individual programs, representing $15 million revenue. As a key player in PPE, the Financial Analyst partners closely with leaders throughout the organization to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to enhance PPE’s services. The Financial Analyst is a key advisor to financial and organizational strategy, acting with independent initiative and on the Director of Finance’s behalf as needed. Job-Specific Responsibilities: • Department Reporting and Projections : Closely monitor and analyze department operating results,  prepare monthly reports and...

As integral members of the HGSE Professional Education team Portfolio Directors join a dynamic group of colleagues focused on empowering educators to build competencies, skills, and networks necessary to have positive impact in the field of education. Directors build, lead, and cultivate a portion of Professional Education program offerings. All programs are designed to support our mission of equipping education leaders, practitioners, and advocates with knowledge and skills to improve student access, opportunity, and success. The Portfolio Director for the Harvard Institutes of Higher Education (HIHE) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy to nurture, assess, refine and expand a portfolio of professional development offerings for higher education professionals, faculty, and leaders across the US and globally. Programs may be delivered in a variety of modalities including on-campus, at client sites in the US and overseas, online live with facilitation,...

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintains an “available” phone status according to Support Center policy. Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies. Receives and responds to member inquiries in a timely and accurate manner via phone, and email. Identifies when calls need to be escalated to management. Balances daily individual totals. Has a comprehensive knowledge of all Harvard FCU’s products and services. Multi-tasks, sets priorities, and manages time effectively. Assists members with technical issues related to the website or mobile app. Maintains a neat and clean workstation and assists in maintaining overall department appearance. Processes basic transactions: transfers, withdrawals, loan payments, etc. Demonstrates dependability in punctuality and attendance and adheres to all department standards related to arrival and “unavailable” time. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled and offers process improvement...

The Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University seeks an exceptional Executive Director to lead the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, which strengthens the capabilities of mayors and senior city leaders to build more effective city governments, solve pressing problems, and improve outcomes for residents. This is an opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to help advance the next era of the Initiative’s programming and impact.  Reporting to the Center’s Executive Director and working closely with the Center’s Faculty Director, this role will guide the team responsible for delivering executive education, applied learning, alumni programming, curriculum development, and in-city engagement. They will work with colleagues across the center to support faculty co-chairs in their academic leadership by facilitating high-quality pedagogy and curriculum design, delivering a world-class participant experience, ensuring coherence across and within programs,...

Professor Matthew Lee is seeking a full-time Research Associate, with a preference for a two-year appointment. This role is a particularly good fit for candidates considering a PhD or other research career path in the management of organizations, whether in a school of public policy, business school, or disciplinary department (i.e., sociology, economics). Prior Research Associates in this position have successfully moved on to leading PhD programs. In this role, you will work closely with Professor Lee and his collaborators at the Harvard Kennedy School. Professor Lee is an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Management at HKS, where he is a faculty affiliate of the Center for Public Leadership and Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University. Professor Lee’s research examines the strategies of social-mission driven organizations and their impact on society. He is particularly focused on organizations that pursue their missions within the context of business models,...

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

This full-time exempt position in the Harvard College Fund reports to a Managing Director of Development and is responsible for planning and executing Class Reunion fundraising efforts. The incumbent secures both capital and annual support from alumni with an emphasis on raising unrestricted, current-use funds for the College, in addition to other FAS priorities. They manage a portfolio of Harvard College alumni classes, and work closely with staff and alumni leaders to identify, recruit, and manage diverse and inclusive volunteer committees to maximize dollar and participation results. The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and implementing class-wide fundraising plans and individual prospect strategies. Meets regularly over the course of the year with top donor prospects and volunteer leaders, both in-person and virtually, to qualify, enlist, solicit, and coordinate on volunteer activity. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manages Harvard College alumni classes...