309 jobs found in Cambridge, MA

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director of Finance will be responsible for the overall financial health, planning and management of the organization by providing financial projections, managing all accounting-related services, budgets, and financial reports, and directing staff. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Director of Finance will work with leadership cross-functionally on creating annual financial plans, aligning financial plans with strategic objectives, establishing reliable projections, defining, measuring, and communicating key benchmarks, supporting financial review meetings, and being involved in discussions of other ad hoc projects. This role is responsible for the accounting and financial systems and processes of a new university-wide catalog, registration, and payment system (CRP), which serves as the e-commerce, CRM, and administrative system to support VPAL’s online learning delivery platforms. Job-Specific Responsibilities:...

Job Summary: The Marketing Manager partners with ALI leadership to develop and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies which advance the visibility, reputation, engagement, and impact of the Initiative. The Marketing Manager will serve as ALI’s lead day-to-day marketing resource and a trusted thought partner to leadership, translating the Initiative’s mission, distinctive Fellowship experience, community, and impact into compelling communications for prospective Fellows, current participants, alumni, faculty, partner organizations, and other external audiences. This is a broad, integrated marketing role offering the selected candidate meaningful and gratifying impact on program growth and development through the combination of strategic planning with hands-on execution across brand and positioning, recruitment marketing and partnership development, content and storytelling, digital communications, social media, events, community engagement, and analytics....

Please note:  as of November 1, 2026, we are actively recruiting for this position and accepting applications until the role is filled. The Chief Research Enablement Officer (CREO) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the full research enterprise at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS).  Reporting to the Executive Dean, the CREO oversees the core services and functions that support research enablement for HKS faculty, students, and fellows. These core functions include research administration (sponsored awards and compliance), research computing and data services, and library collections, services and programs. Reporting to the CREO are the Executive Director of Research Administration, the Director of Research Computing and Data Services, the Director of HKS Library Services, the Manager of Community Engagement & Special Projects, and the Senior Administrative Coordinator. The position is responsible for aligning these units into a cohesive ecosystem that...

Inquest , a publication of the Institute to End Mass Incarceration , is an online journal of analysis and opinion that explores the causes and consequences of mass incarceration. Drawing from the best traditions of explanatory writing and in-depth analysis, Inquest illuminates the system of racial and social injustice that is mass incarceration—and provokes rigorous discussion aimed at identifying and exploring new paths toward dismantling it. It is a platform where the voices of those doing the hard thinking and the hard work—the people closest to the problem, including those directly impacted by mass incarceration—come together to engage with each other in a generative exchange aimed at eradicating mass incarceration, root and branch.  Inquest seeks to hire a full-time Editor to play an integral role in producing the magazine’s content.  As the Editor, you will:   Manage all aspects of editing articles. Responsible for editorial content, design, and photography,...

Job Summary: Direct and provide strategic human resources consulting services in the area of complex employee relations matters, organizational design and development, change management, recruitment, compensation, learning and development strategies, and diversity initiatives; broker these services as needed. Job-Specific Responsibilities:   Portfolio Leadership & Strategic HR Partnership May serve as the senior HR partner for an assigned portfolio of FAS departments/centers, building strong advisory relationships with chairs, directors of administration, and other leaders. Responsible for ensuring strong service delivery across the portfolios and managing complex issue escalation. Translate FAS and departmental strategies into HR priorities and plans for the portfolio (e.g., workforce planning, staffing models, organizational design). Provide strategic consultation on talent needs, organizational changes, and workforce implications of academic or administrative...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Office of the Controller (OC) within Harvard University’s Financial Administration Department is dedicated to supporting the teaching, research and service missions of the Harvard community by providing efficient and effective financial and administrative services, by enabling access to information and resources, and by promoting the financial health and security of each unit and of the University as a whole. The Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting facilitates Harvard’s tax accounting and reporting activities in accordance with U.S. and state tax requirements. They provide guidance to schools/units on tax compliance. The Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting performs complex and diverse tax and financial analysis in support of the University’s various tax filing requirements. This position reports to the Tax Reporting Manager. As the Tax Office continues to streamline its processes, this role will have the opportunity to contribute to a broader range of...

The Office of Financial Services (OFS) at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) seeks a talented financial professional to join its budget team as a Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst will collaborate with a team of analysts to support the School's financial planning, budgeting, and analysis activities. OFS supports decision-making in key areas of financial management and strategic planning. The person in this role will facilitate communication, analysis, and reporting related to the financial performance of HKS departments and centers. The ideal candidate brings strong financial, analytical, and technical skills and can work effectively with stakeholders who have varying levels of financial knowledge. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Use the Harvard University Budget System (HUBS) and other financial data systems to pull, combine, reconcile, and upload information from multiple...

**Although the position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the end of the day on Monday, November 23, 2026.** Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a strategic finance leader for Harvard College Library, providing leadership in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, multi-year financial planning, capital planning, fund management, and decision support across a diverse portfolio of operating, endowment, and restricted funds. Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Associate Director leads the Harvard College Library financial portfolio and supervises members of the FP&A team. The Associate Director partners closely with library leadership, budget managers, Accounting, VPDR, FAS Finance, and other University stakeholders to provide strategic financial guidance, strengthen financial stewardship, develop staff,...

**Although the position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the end of the day on Monday, November 16, 2026.** Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief of Administrative Operations (CAO) for Harvard Library, and working closely with the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Controller, Senior Director of Human Resources, Director of Building Operations, and Senior Director of Administrative Operations, this role will provide overall business operations leadership and direct management for financial administration, facilities, human resources, and other areas vital for the operational and strategic success of Harvard Library (CADM and FAS). This role will lead and execute key Harvard Library wide initiatives and projects for the Chief of Administrative Operations and manage complex business operations.  The initial focus is the archives and special collections portfolio reporting to the Associate University Librarian (AUL)...

Job Summary: The Graduate School of Design (GSD) is a global leader in design education and research, training the next generation of architects, landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, and design thinkers whose work will shape the future of cities, communities, and the planet. At a moment when the world faces urgent and interlocking challenges—from climate change and environmental justice to access to housing, public health, and infrastructure—the GSD is uniquely positioned to generate the creative, interdisciplinary, and actionable solutions these crises demand.     The School’s faculty and students push the boundaries of knowledge and practice, advancing ideas that influence policy, industry, and communities worldwide. To sustain and accelerate this impact, the GSD must secure philanthropic investments in its core priorities: ensuring access for exceptional students, supporting world-class faculty, and fueling innovative programs and research....

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,...

The Belfer Center seeks a Senior Research Associate, Avoiding Great Power War Project to support Graham Allison, the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at the Harvard Kennedy School and Faculty Chair of the Belfer Center’s Avoiding Great Power War Project. The Senior Research Associate will support and partner with Professor Allison to develop strategy and conceptualize core aspects of the research and convening agenda for the Avoiding Great Power War Project. Including, but not limited to:   Researching and publishing on the Great Rivalry between the U.S. and China. Conducting research on China’s grand strategy, politics, and technology competition. Conducting research on Taiwan and cross-strait relations. Organizing academic year speaker events for the Project.   Publish research on U.S.-China relations, technology, and Chinese politics. Support Professor Allison on China research projects, including Track 1.5/2.0s. In collaboration with the Belfer communications...

The Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative (H&LS) is dedicated to addressing systemic inequities by developing and advancing visible, lasting, and effective actions grounded in Harvard’s educational mission and guided by the findings and recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery. Sara Bleich, Vice Provost for Special Projects, leads the implementation of the recommendations from the report of the Presidential Committee on Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery. Reporting to the Director of Administration (“DA”), the Program Coordinator (“Coordinator”) plays a central role in the day-to-day coordination and successful delivery of H&LS programs. The Coordinator provides highly organized administrative, operational, financial, and participant-facing support across the full program lifecycle, from planning and launch through implementation, evaluation, and closeout. The Coordinator works collaboratively as part of a dedicated...

The Harvard Dispute Systems Design Clinic teaches students to design and improve practical, inclusive mechanisms to prevent and learn from conflict. It sits within the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program, part of Harvard Law School’s vigorous and expanding program in negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and dispute resolution. The Clinical Instructor (CI) will play a central role in supervising clinical students, supporting clients, contributing to the field of dispute resolution, and expanding our programming.   The Dispute Systems Design Clinic works in four primary practice areas:   Court-Connected Systems: We consult with courts to increase substantive and procedural justice through ADR processes.  Community-Centered Systems: We support groups working collectively to strengthen connections and build social and economic justice within their communities.  Organizational Systems: We help mission-driven organizations design and refine conflict resolution...

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping and custodial to a large portion of the University. (FMO) a department of 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. Initiates follow-up...

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, the Coordinator for Academic Programs provides high-level administrative, programmatic, and project coordination support for the Academic Programs Office. The position manages complex and confidential administrative responsibilities while coordinating academic initiatives and cross-functional projects that advance Radcliffe’s mission and strategic priorities. Working in an environment with multiple and competing priorities, the Coordinator anticipates needs, organizes information, monitors deadlines, supports decision-making, and facilitates communication among faculty, students, staff, Institute offices, and University partners. The position requires strong judgment, organization, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to move projects forward collaboratively. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Administrative Support — Approximately 50% Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Associate Dean for...

The Development Coordinator is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team. This full-time non-exempt position provides high-level strategic, operational, and administrative support to an Executive Director of Principal Gifts to advance the philanthropic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Prospect and Relationship Management Support Oversee prospect activity support from preparation through follow-up, including drafting outreach, correspondence, briefing materials, reports, meeting notes, and action plans. Track donor interactions, gift conversations, solicitation strategies, stewardship opportunities, and follow-up commitments. Prepare talking points, donor strategies, relationship summaries, and recommended next steps. Partner with Research and other colleagues to assess University affiliations, giving history, external philanthropy, recent activity, and relevant institutional priorities....

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.  Position Summary:  The Locksmith is responsible for performing a full range of locksmith services, including installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of mechanical and electronic locking systems. This role also involves the design and management of complex master key systems and ensuring compliance with safety and accessibility standards. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot Mechanical and electronic locking systems  Cylindrical and mortise locksets  Emergency exit devices and egress...

Job Summary: Provide strategic guidance, advice, and leadership to clients on all Human Resources related activities, in support of/or aligned with local business priorities. Job-Specific Responsibilities:   The Senior HR Consultant serves as a strategic partner and consultant within Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specifically supporting the undergraduate College. This role works closely with the College’s Dean for Administration and Finance, managers, and leaders within the college to align people strategies with institutional goals and priorities. This role provides advanced guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, performance coaching, talent planning, and complex employee relations issues.   Strategic Partnership & Workforce Planning Serve as the primary HR partner for the Harvard College, building strong, consultative relationships with leadership. Advises on workforce planning, organizational design, staffing models, and role...

The Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) operates under the Office of the Provost, working in partnership with the University’s Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR), Title IX Resource Coordinators, Local Designated Resources, and other School or unit leadership. ODR is a neutral body that impartially investigates formal complaints of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, bullying, and other rights and responsibilities involving students, staff, faculty, and third parties. Under the supervision of the ODR Associate Director and Investigator, the ODR Fellow assists with the overall operations of ODR. The ODR Fellow will work on cases with experienced professional Investigators, gaining knowledge and developing skills in the area of civil rights and other rules of conduct in both the education and employment arenas, with a primary focus on Title IX, Title VI, and related state and federal civil rights laws. The ODR...

Job Summary: The Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator assumes a key support role for all departmental community outreach efforts. They also support a range of special projects and events to bring key stakeholders together to promote civic engagement work at Harvard College through residential engagement and supporting a wide range of campus civic visibility efforts and campus engagement activities Job-Specific Responsibilities: Community Outreach: • Oversees production of the Public Service Weekly newsletter during the fall and spring semesters.  • Works with several campus offices to generate social media content and connects with a variety of key stakeholders across campus and in the community.  • Develops content for promotional materials, annual reports, and program directories. They are specifically responsible for developing content for the department’s annual report and public service directory.  Special Projects:  • Works in collaboration with...

Job Summary: The Harvard Divinity School (HDS) Office for Community and Belonging (OCB) supports the vital work of advancing our school’s vision of a just world at peace across religious and cultural divides. HDS educates and equips people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints to build a world where all people can flourish and live across religious and cultural divides. The mission of OCB is to provide restorative, holistic support to our School and foster conditions—inside and outside the classroom—in which every member of HDS’s pluralistic community can cultivate connection, build trust, learn from others, and promote the well-being of one another as we develop the capacity to work across difference, as guided and held by an ethic of care. The Office for Community and Belonging Project Coordinator is integral to the work of helping OCB carry out its mission, in collaboration with other HDS departments, in furtherance of the vision of HDS.  Job-Specific Responsibilities:...

Reporting to the Managing Director of Human Resources Consulting, the Senior Director of Human Resources partners with leaders across Harvard Human Resources, Harvard Public Affairs & Communications, and Alumni Affairs & Development, and potentially another client within Central Administration. The role leads a Human Resources team supporting approximately 700-1000 Central Administration employees and manages a team that delivers day-to-day Human Resources services to these business units.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Serve as a trusted HR advisor to business unit Vice Presidents and senior leaders. Lead and manage a team responsible for delivering day-to-day HR services to assigned client areas.  Manage through clear expectations, coaching, delegation, feedback, and performance management and build an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture. Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and priorities.   Engages in...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Studio Manager, with mainly independent responsibilities, the Coordinator of the Photo area works with the team of academic and studio staff to serve as a point of contact supporting student and faculty photo classes for Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS) and the Film and Visual Studies (FVS) PhD program. The Coordinator for Photo works closely with the Photo Faculty and Instructional Support to facilitate solutions for students’ creative endeavors. Additionally, this position also will address and plan for the use of department funds to best support photography courses. This position manages and maintains departmental photography equipment and digital laboratory. The Photography Coordinator works with a team of academic and studio staff, and reports to the studio manager.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Organize and manage camera inventory. Be available during established hours in coordination with course time for students who need to...