85 human resources jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Reporting through Harvard Human Resource Consulting the Associate Director is part of a team providing HR support to Harvard University’s Campus Services. This position serves as the primary HR business partner for a diverse portfolio of Campus Services units, ranging from professional and administrative teams to large operational and service groups.   Core duties: Consult with clients on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, learning and development strategies, engagement initiatives, and enhancements to the work environment Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and employees Collaborate with managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives to understand business needs and strategically address workplace issues Partner with leadership on organizational transformations, defining HR goals and associated change management and communications efforts Lead change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement Create and deliver...

Reporting through Harvard Human Resource Consulting this role serves as the primary HR consultant for Harvard Human Resources and another CADM client area. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Consult with clients on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, learning and development strategies, diversity initiatives, and enhancements to the work environment Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and employees Collaborate with managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives to understand business needs and strategically address workplace issues   Partner with leadership on organizational transformations, defining HR goals and associated change management and communications efforts   Lead change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement   Create and deliver effective human resources programs, learning and development opportunities, initiatives, and offerings to a wide range of audiences   Seek...

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

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

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

Job Summary: Lead the delivery of academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Associate Director plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the operational, administrative, and strategic functions of one of Harvard Extension School’s (HES) largest and most respected graduate programs. The Associate Director is the primary operational lead and backup to the Program Director, ensuring program continuity and high-quality academic operations. Thesis Track Management Lead semester-long instruction of ENVR 496 Crafting the Thesis Proposal (CTP); supervise ENVR 499AB Thesis in Sustainability, specifically ensuring students are matched with suitable thesis directors and review and approve student theses prior to submission.  Hold virtual office hours to consult with students about progress on the CTP, matching with Thesis directors, and reviewing draft theses. Critique and approve thesis...

The Director of Financial Management and Planning oversees the financial administration of the Ash Center and all its affiliated programs and initiatives, whose activities are supported by a large portfolio of current use gift funds, federal and non-federal sponsored awards, and endowment funds. Candidates must demonstrate high-level experience in financial strategy and administration, exceptional judgment, and willingness to approach problems with creativity and collegiality. The Ash Center is a global community committed to rigor, curiosity, and integrity that believes diverse perspectives and lived experiences are essential to understanding real-world problems. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values. Reporting to the Ash Center Executive Director, the Director of Financial Management and Planning is a key member of the Ash Center leadership team. They work closely with the Center Faculty Director as well as key faculty and senior program staff to ensure...

The Library Innovation Lab (LIL) seeks an information professional to serve as the Perma.cc Legal Digital Scholarship Project Manager. Located at the Harvard Law Library, LIL is a fun and collaborative lab with a broad mission focused on re-envisioning how knowledge is created, preserved, and accessed. Please visit our website at https://lil.law.harvard.edu/ to get a sense of our current projects and activities.    This one-year position will focus on building and launching a system for preserving and sharing legal scholarship using Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) within the Perma.cc service.  Perma.cc has provided web citation preservation to the legal community for over a decade. The adoption of DOI—standard elsewhere in scholarly publishing—is increasingly critical in law, with Bluebook requirements on the horizon. The project will design a plan for incorporating DOI into the Perma.cc ecosystem, coordinate the planning and rollout of DOI minting, and document...

Job Summary: Founded in 2016, the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard's Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS) aims to study and promote human flourishing, and to develop systematic approaches to the synthesis of knowledge across disciplines. Christianity & The Common Good (CCG) is a new initiative launched by the Human Flourishing Program, working closely with the Program on Biblical Law & Christian Legal Studies (PBLCLS) at Harvard Law School. The focus of CCG is to establish intellectual space for sustained academic and scholarly engagement to advance human flourishing through a lens of Biblical and traditional Christian theological literature. The Program Manager will report to the Human Flourishing Program Executive Director and will oversee all of the operational activities of CCG including developing and managing administrative and financial systems and processes, communications strategies, event management and planning, donor engagement efforts,...

Job Summary: The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard's Institute for Quantitative Social Science (HFH) aims to study and promote human flourishing, and to develop systematic approaches to the synthesis of knowledge across disciplines. As part of this mission, the Program has launched a series of initiatives focused on making impact and advancing human flourishing out into the world. The recently launched initiative, the Academic Flourishing Initiative (AFI), focuses on using the flourishing measure to assess if colleges and universities are achieving their vision and mission statements -- which typically aspire to transform students into intellectually capable and virtuous leaders of society. A number of member colleges and universities participate as members of the AFI data collaborative which is a major source of revenue for AFI. The first year included 19 institutions.  The Program Manager position is responsible for the oversight, development, and growth of the AFI...

SUMMARY The HR Analyst and Program Manager is part of the Harvard Library (HL) Human Resources team within Harvard Human Resources.  This role manages key HR functions for Harvard Library (CADM) and FAS Libraries (FAS) and reports to the Associate Director of HR for Harvard Library.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Position Classification:  Analyze and classify positions (new, vacant, and filled) using Harvard benchmarks and guidelines.  Manage the full classification process, including intake, review, decisions, and communications.  Convene and lead the classification committee; may train HL HR staff on classification.  Serve as subject matter expert for library role classification. Consult with subject matter experts in other functional areas as needed.  Classify roles for annual Association of Research Libraries survey.  Review and update classification-related policies, tools, and forms.  Participate in related projects (e.g. Job Family Framework,...

Job Summary: Faculty Support Services provides comprehensive administrative support to departments and centers within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Division. Reporting directly to the Director of Faculty Support Services, the Program Manager oversees and manages two Program Coordinators.  As a member of a collaborative administrative team, the Program Manager and their direct reports will assume an expanding role in providing centralized event support and financial administrative services to units across the Division. The Program Manager will also provide interim coverage, as needed, during short- and long-term absences or vacancies among department administrators.  Faculty Support Services provides support to departments and centers in the Faculty of Arts & Science Division.  This position is responsible for oversight and management of two Program Coordinators who will increasingly take on centralized event support and financial administrative processing for the units...

As part of the Human Resources team at Harvard Law School (HLS), the Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) provides responsive, strategic, and transparent human resources consulting services to leaders and employees across the School’s organizations. This position will serve as the primary HR partner to the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society (BKC), the Institutional Data Initiative (IDI), and the Library Innovation Lab (LIL).  BKC, IDI, and LIL are innovative research centers operating at the intersection of law, technology, information, and knowledge. Their work involves highly interdisciplinary teams, including faculty, researchers, engineers, technologists, librarians, staff, students, fellows, affiliates, and other specialized professionals. The Sr. HRBP will help ensure that HR strategies, practices, and support are appropriately tailored to these varied populations and aligned with the groups’ academic, research, operational, and strategic objectives.  As a...

Job Summary: The Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology is seeking an experienced, highly professional, collaborative and proactive Faculty Assistant to provide efficient and effective administrative and programmatic support of varying complexity for the department faculty chair and ancillary support for four to five additional faculty members for Harvard-related business. The Faculty Assistant will perform a wide range of advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative duties that are complex in nature and where sound judgment, independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving issues and making recommendations. The Faculty Assistant will determine methods and procedures on new assignments and projects, and will perform administrative duties in areas such as communications with strategic internal and external partners, coordinate high profile meetings, travels and events, initiate and execute specialized projects, as well as provide...

Job Summary: The Division of Arts and Humanities seeks an organized, proactive, highly discreet, and experienced Administrative Coordinator III to provide full-time administrative and executive support to the Dean and contribute to the effective operation of the Divisional office. The Administrative Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for the Dean, interacting with internal and external constituents and coordinating a complex portfolio of decanal, scholarly, and external commitments. The position manages the Dean's calendar and priorities, provides meeting and event support, assists with communications and correspondence, and develops effective systems for tracking deadlines, commitments, records, and follow-up activities. Working closely with the Director of Strategy and Programs supporting other senior Divisional leaders, this position anticipates needs, independently resolves routine administrative issues, and helps ensure the smooth execution of the Dean's...

Job Summary: As Building Manager of an undergraduate residential dormitory (House), you are responsible for all physical resources operations in the House. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Oversees the maintenance & operations of the House to provide a safe home for undergraduate students and other members of the House community. Works closely with Faculty Dean(s) and Resident Dean to provide a smoothly functioning House. Regularly interacts with student residents, responding to occupant building problems/requests promptly and resolving them quickly. Works with Area Manager across a range of areas including budget management, vendor selection, & managing relationships with many Harvard departments. Directs day-to-day activity of custodial staff, building trades, & contractors to assure timely and cost effective completion of work. Maintains the security of the buildings through proper attention to access control, security procedures and the condition of...

Job Summary: The Finance Associate provides foundational financial, transactional, and compliance support for academic departments and centers within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, this role supports day-to-day financial operations, ensures accurate processing of transactions, and assists faculty and staff with university financial procedures. Working with their manager, the Finance Associate is responsible for procurement review, travel and expense processing, accounts receivable, cash handling activities, and transactions associated with year-end close while developing knowledge of university financial systems and policies.  Given the breadth and diversity of financial operations across the academic enterprise, the Finance Associate may perform additional financial, operational, and administrative responsibilities that are consistent with the scope and level of the position but are not specifically listed in this...

Job Summary: The Senior Finance Associate provides advanced financial, transactional, and compliance support for academic departments and centers within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, this role manages day-to-day financial operations, supports departmental budgeting and financial reporting, ensures compliance with university and sponsor policies, and serves as a resource to faculty and staff on financial procedures. Working independently and in collaboration with colleagues in the departments they support and across the FAS Office of Finance, the Senior Finance Associate oversees complex financial transactions, monitors departmental finances, prepares financial analyses and reports, and helps ensure the responsible stewardship of university resources.  Given the breadth and diversity of financial operations across the academic enterprise, the Senior Finance Associate may perform additional financial, operational, and...

Job Summary: The Institute Coordinator (IC) provides general administrative and operational support to the Rowland Institute at Harvard and may assist or lead departmental projects and initiatives under the guidance of the Director and Executive Director. The AC also provides administrative and project support to the Director and Executive Directors. Full-time in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Fellowship & Researcher Recruitment Coordination Manage Rowland Fellowship Recruitment Pipeline: Own the Rowland Fellowship recruitment cycle, including managing candidate contact databases, managing communications, posting job listings (e.g., ARIES and journal ads), and tracking applicant submissions. Rowland Fellow Application Review & Committee Support: Serve as the central administrative point of contact for applicants. Screen incoming applications for completeness, organize candidate files, upload materials for review, and...

Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society (BKC), an interfaculty research center, seeks a Research Coordinator. This is an opportunity to join a flourishing, intellectually robust community of faculty, staff, students, fellows and affiliates from multiple disciplines and backgrounds, committed to making sense of the digital environment and ensuring that it promotes human agency, dignity and genuine connection.  The Research Coordinator’s primary responsibilities will include conducting scholarly research, critically reviewing existing literature, assisting in the production of workstream written and multimedia outputs, participating in the planning and implementation of multi- stakeholder events, and collaborating with staff and scholars to further the goals of an emerging suite of AI workstreams focusing on urgent topics of technical policy.  The Research Coordinator will join the Berkman Klein Center’s world-class community of scholars and...

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. Campus Services Mission Statement: To advance Harvard University’s mission of teaching and research, we partner to provide stewardship, strategies, and services that create exceptional community experiences . The Custodial Supervisor is guided at all times by the mission, vision, and principles of Campus Services and instills a commitment to these values among all team members. The Custodial Supervisor fosters a welcoming, supportive, and diverse workforce and environment Job-Specific Responsibilities: As part of the Facilities Maintenance...

Position Overview Reporting to the Director of International HR and Administration, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of International Consulting and Operations, this position works as part of a team with all Global Support Services (GSS) members and in particular supports our separate but affiliated non-profit corporation, Harvard Global Research and Support Services, Inc. (Harvard Global). The individual is responsible for annual planning, coordination, and completion of a portfolio of operational, compliance, and HR activities that support Harvard Global’s international entities and projects. The role owns those key workstreams and related tracking systems (e.g., for board governance, entity compliance, HR events, insurance, audits, and banking arrangements) to ensure that required steps, reviews, and approvals are completed accurately and on time. Through this work, the position helps identify risks inherent in Harvard Global’s international...

Harvard Human Resources is seeking an Associate Director, Talent Acquisition Operations to drive operational excellence, consistency, and innovation across the University’s talent acquisition function. Reporting to the Managing Director, Talent Acquisition & Outreach, the Associate Director will lead a small team and oversee the systems, programs, processes, and partnerships that support recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates across the University. This role will modernize talent acquisition operations, optimize technology and workflows, strengthen compliance, and improve the recruitment experience. The ideal candidate will bring extensive talent acquisition experience and strong operational, project management, technology, and stakeholder leadership skills. They will use data, collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver scalable, effective recruiting solutions. Job-Specific Responsibilities Lead a team that serves as the primary resource for University...

Job Summary: Manage all aspects of a medium scale food production and special events preparation Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef for The Harvard Faculty Club, Loeb House, and offsite locations is responsible for the execution and organization of all catered functions and dining room at The Faculty Club and Loeb House for ensuring kitchen and food safety procedures are followed. Must maintain an open and constant line of communication between the Executive Chef, the Sales Department, and Banquet Department especially as it relates to event changes and any additional labor requirements. Coordinates, plans, and supervises the production, plating, and presentation of the food at all banquet events and dining room in a cost effective, safe manner to meet/exceed customer expectations and attract future business. Controls food and labor costs, ensures the appropriate quantity of food is prepared. Ensures The Faculty...