242 jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Job Summary: Locating and collecting relevant data in the Milman Parry Collection of Oral Literature and other folklore resources in the Harvard library system. Works under the guidance of Prof. Joseph Nagy for his Heroic Epic Project. Successful candidate will be searching through oral traditional texts in a variety of languages, such as Serbo-Croatian and its dialects. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Transcribe oral performances and recordings of relevant epic texts from archival audio sources available in the Parry Collection. Include any "side" comments made by the singers, and comments made or questions posed by the collectors and assistants. Translate source materials from Serbo-Croatian and related dialects into English. Apply anthropological and folkloristic standards for translation of materials collected in fieldwork, for acknowledgment of sources and collaborators. Provide necessary social and cultural contextualization of transcriptions/translation, and...

Harvard University’s Strategic Procurement Department is a central administrative function that serves all Harvard schools, institutes, and administrative units. Our mission is to create value for Harvard by optimizing the procurement of goods and services while upholding the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and supplier partnership. We manage over $3.5 billion in annual addressable spend and are committed to practices that support balance of trade, environmental sustainability, and the University’s long-term financial health. The Principal Contracts Analyst will be responsible for management, review, and negotiation of legal contracts in support of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) and its departments. Collaborates with local and central professional staff supporting contract negotiation and management processes. Supports integration of purchasing strategy with other functional strategies for departments by ensuring that legal and procurement inputs are considered...

Harvard Law School’s Faculty Support Services Department (FSS) is dedicated to providing approximately 200 faculty members and instructors with the high-quality assistance they need in order to successfully teach, conduct research, and advance scholarship. While each assistant works directly with members of the faculty—often acting as a liaison between students, other instructors, and various Law School and University administrative departments—our department comprises a collaborative and supportive team of assistants who are committed to collecting and sharing the most effective methods of administrative support.   Faculty Support Services seeks a Faculty Assistant who can fulfill a dual role as an independent problem-solver and enthusiastic team member.   As a Faculty Assistant you will:   Support faculty teaching by scheduling courses, and posting course materials, announcements, and student assignments/office hours via Canvas, the course management platform. Arrange...

About the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) The Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) educates leaders in design, research, and scholarship to make a resilient, just, and beautiful world. The GSD offers an unparalleled setting for interaction through the combination of disciplines-architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and design, design engineering, real estate and housing, including an emerging research program and a robust public program of lectures and exhibitions. The GSD is Harvard's epicenter for scholarship and innovation related to the built environment. Our faculty and students address defining questions across architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and design, real estate, and design engineering, advancing fields that profoundly influence the human experience. At the GSD, research and teaching drive creative solutions to the world's most urgent challenges, reimagining infrastructure, communities, and cities on a global...

Job Summary: The EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education seeks an inaugural Chief Program Officer (CPO) to serve as a member of the organization’s Executive Leadership Team. The CPO will oversee the design, implementation, growth, and impact of EdRedesign’s flagship talent development programs and field-building initiatives supporting 70+ communities nationwide to develop cradle-to-career systems of opportunity that place millions of young people and families on pathways to educational attainment and economic mobility. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CPO will catalyze programmatic innovations, cultivate a high-performing and collaborative team culture, contribute to organizational strategy and fundraising, and help position EdRedesign as a leading national hub in US higher education advancing the cradle-to-career place-based partnership field. This role is ideal for a mission-driven leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence...

A specifically trained mechanic, skilled in the trade of operating and servicing chilled water generation/distribution systems and related equipment/components. Responsible for maintaining an intimate knowledge of such systems and identifying and resolving problems associated with each system consistent with recognized trade practices, industry standards, codes/jurisdictional authorities, and University guidelines/practices. Also required to perform, as directed, other skills of the trade and related duties associated with the operation and maintenance of steam equipment and distribution systems, water/drainage distribution systems, and other related systems. Must maintain work area, tools and equipment in accordance with University standards/practices. Required to work independently and/or with others under the guidance of the Associate Manager and/or Working Foreman. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Operates central chilled water plant under varying load conditions. Operates...

The Digital Banking Manager is a key role responsible for shaping, delivering, and optimizing digital experiences across digital channels. Working under the leadership of VP of Digital Banking, this role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution- using business analysis, customer insight, and technical understanding to create products that meet member needs, support operational goals, and drive ongoing digital adoption.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Roadmap Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with organizational objectives, market trends, and member expectations. Identify opportunities to enhance digital experiences, streamline journeys, and improve service quality. Conduct competitive analysis and monitor industry trends to inform product decisions. Member Experience and Journey Optimization Lead the creation and refinement of digital member journeys, ensuring they are seamless, intuitive, and accessible across devices....

Job Summary: The Ecological Approaches to Social Emotional Learning (EASEL) Lab, led by Professor Stephanie M. Jones, seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support our team in the Human Development and Education Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The EASEL Lab explores the effects of high-quality social and emotional interventions on the development and achievement of children, youth, teachers, parents, and communities. Our projects aim to advance the field of social and emotional learning through research, practice, and policy.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Research Assistant will support data analysis, data visualization, measurement tasks, writing and publication tasks, and other activities for EASEL Lab research-practice partnerships. Specifically, this position will support current studies with school-based educators in Ukraine, afterschool staff in Nebraska, and with Special Olympics International. This position will involve the following:...

Job Summary: The Executive Assistant is a unique role at Harvard FCU. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Executive Assistant role is the central connection for staff, members, and partners to connect with the President & CEO, senior leadership, and our Board of Directors (including our Supervisory Committee).  In this role you will be championing company culture, managing schedules, assisting with correspondences and presentations, planning events, and acting as the point of contact for the CEO, Senior Team, and Board of Directors.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Executive & Senior Team Support Serve as primary point of contact and gatekeeper for the President & CEO, managing calendars, priorities and daily workflow. Plan, schedule, and manage calendars for all senior team leaders, including scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and ensuring appropriate prioritization. Prepare senior team members for meetings by coordinating agenda,...

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Wellness, the Staff Assistant I/Receptionist provides receptionist duties to a busy massage and acupuncture center with courtesy and professionalism. Receives and greets all visitors, provides reception and client service on a walk-in, phone-in, or e-mail basis. Schedules appointments for clients according to established guidelines. May perform other administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and general correspondence as required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Greets visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Provides reception and client service on a walk-in, phone in, or email basis. Schedules appointments for clients according to established guidelines. Receives payment by check, credit card, payroll deduction, or term bill from client at the time of appointment booking. Successfully handles routine clerical functions. Answers phone in a timely and courteous manner. Demonstrates flexibility when unexpected...

Harvard Law School’s Faculty Support Services Department (FSS) is dedicated to providing approximately 200 faculty members and instructors with the high-quality assistance they need to successfully teach, conduct research, and advance scholarship. While each assistant works directly with members of the faculty—often acting as a liaison between students, other instructors, and various Law School and University administrative departments—our department comprises a collaborative and supportive team of assistants who are committed to collecting and sharing the most effective methods of administrative support.   Faculty Support Services seeks an Executive Assistant (EA) who can fulfill this dual role as an independent problem-solver and enthusiastic team member. As the Executive Assistant you will:   Perform a wide range of administrative duties for a highly active faculty member, supporting their teaching, travel, research and external activities.  Serve as a key contact for a...

Harvard University has the largest intercollegiate athletic department in the country with 42 varsity sports and approximately 1,200 varsity student-athletes. Harvard has long valued the lessons taught by athletic participation: the pursuit of excellence through personal development and teamwork, ethical and responsible behavior on and off the field, adherence to the spirit of rules as well as to their letter, leadership and strength of character, acceptance of victory with humility and acknowledgement of defeat with grace. In addition, Harvard Athletics believes in building community through the engagement of students, faculty, staff, and alumni and creates an environment in which neighboring communities can enjoy the Harvard experience.  The Licensed Mental Health Clinician, LMHC, for Harvard University Health Services is a member of the Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team at HUHS and will work collaboratively with the Sports Medicine program within the Department...

Job Summary: This full-time confidential exempt position is responsible for managing data integrity and ensuring the availability of high-quality biographical data for fundraising and engagement activities, reporting and analytics. Of key importance is the ongoing work to add new records to the Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D) CRM, Advance, in particular the import of information from the University’s Student Information System (SIS). This work enables the creation of alumni records as students graduate and creates the foundation of AA&D’s work to engage and raise funds from its alumni. Using multiple data sources and software tools, the manager will also explore, recommend, and carry out biographical data integrity projects to ensure high-quality CRM data is available as colleagues undertake alumni outreach efforts, donor solicitation plans, and reporting and analysis of outcomes to support data-driven strategies within AA&D. The Data Integrity Manager...

Job Summary: Independently plan and implement academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager (CPM) for General Chemistry courses plays an essential role supporting the General Chemistry courses (LPS A and PS11) offered by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB), which are large and logistically complex introductory and foundational courses primarily taken by first-years and sophomores. The position works closely with the faculty course heads to develop and deliver innovative curricula and course materials, and to organize and manage a team of graduate and undergraduate teaching staff. The Curriculum and Course Manager will report to CCB’s Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies and work collegially with the rest of the undergraduate teaching staff.  Curriculum Development:  Works with the Course Head...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: Curriculum Development and Assessment Collaborates with Course Head Instructor(s) to develop, revise, and maintain course syllabi, schedules, learning objectives, and instructional materials. Creates, develops, and updates lectures, discussion section materials, writing assignments, reading guides, digital resources, and course modules. Partners with faculty to develop inclusive course syllabi, policies, and teaching practices that promote student engagement and belonging. Designs and implements assessments and establishes consistent grading standards across course sections and writing labs. Coordinates the development and ongoing revision of writing labs in collaboration with the Expository Writing Program. Develops metacognitive learning modules and other instructional resources that strengthen student learning, academic success, and disciplinary skills. Evaluates course effectiveness using student feedback, assessment data, and...

Department Profile: Harvard’s Office of Research and Academic Compliance (ORAC) within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research aims to promote and support a culture of integrity in research and education by providing specialized administrative and operational expertise, including proactive risk assessment, consultation, and mitigation, to help Harvard’s schools, departments, and research communities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies. ORAC leads and directs risk and compliance activities for various schools and units across campus and is responsible for a broad spectrum of risk assessment and mitigation, compliance, research security, operations, and education/training in the major compliance domains, including financial conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, outside activities, export controls, and international collaborations and activities. ORAC works as a central administration clearinghouse for non-financial compliance issues...

Job Summary: The Office of Physical Resources & Planning (OPRP) provides complete and integrated planning and design services, construction management, and building renewal, maintenance and operations management to maintain the physical resources of the FAS campus. To accomplish this mission, OPRP relies on a unique set of IT systems and applications to fulfill its day-to-day business needs. The Area Manager is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of building operations across the FAS and Harvard Library portfolios. This role oversees facility operations, building systems, maintenance, security, compliance, and capital planning for a complex portfolio of academic and research libraries including: Widener, Lamont, Pusey, Houghton, Tozzer, Yenching, Fine Arts/Littauer, Loeb Music, Cabot/Science Center, Statistics/Science Center, Math/Science Center, Carpenter Center, Harvard Film Archive, Audio Preservation (Story St.), Jefferson Lab, 90 Mt. Auburn St., 8...

Job Summary: The Arts and Humanities Divisional Director, FAS Finance serves as the senior financial advisor to the Arts and Humanities divisional leadership, with responsibility for financial oversight across all departments and centers in the division and all fund types. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role leads divisional budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Financial Planning and Analysis team, supports strategic decision-making, and ensures alignment with Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) financial policies and planning processes. The incumbent plays a key role in advancing financial strategy and stewardship at the divisional level.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Budgeting and Financial Planning  Lead the development and management of the division’s annual budget and multi-year financial forecasts   Monitor financial performance and analyze budget-to-actual variances; communicate findings and recommendations to leadership...

Job Summary: The Sciences Divisional Director, FAS Finance serves as the senior financial advisor to the Sciences divisional leadership, with responsibility for financial oversight across all departments and centers in the division and all fund types. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role leads divisional budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Financial Planning and Analysis team, supports strategic decision-making, and ensures alignment with Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) financial policies and planning processes. The incumbent plays a key role in advancing financial strategy and stewardship at the divisional level. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Budgeting and Financial Planning   Lead the development and management of the division’s annual budget and multi-year financial forecasts   Monitor financial performance and analyze budget-to-actual variances; communicate findings and recommendations to leadership   Identify financial...

**Although the position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the end of the day on Friday, August 7, 2026.** **This is a 1-year term-limited position with potential for renewal**​​​​​​.  Job Summary: Access Services is dedicated to advancing the mission of Harvard Library by providing exceptional service, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports academic research and inquiry, and carefully stewarding the University’s collections. Access Services connects the academic community to a broad array of library resources, ensuring equitable access for users with diverse abilities. By collaborating with students, scholars, and professionals, we actively support the teaching and scholarly pursuits of the University, extending our impact to the Harvard community and beyond.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Access Services for Professional School Libraries, the Access Services Manager is a working manager who...

The EA/PC reports jointly to the University Chief Compliance Officer (UCCO) and the Assistant Vice Provost and Managing Director for Research Data Strategy (AVP). The incumbent provides high-level administrative, operational, and project coordination support to ensure the effective functioning of both offices and the successful advancement of institutional priorities. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator will deliver advanced administrative support to the UCCO, ensuring efficient daily operations of the office, as well as support occasional, discreet projects related to the AVP. Responsibilities specific to the UCCO include: Managing complex calendars and overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of meetings Preparing meeting materials, including agendas and briefing documents, by researching, compiling, and synthesizing relevant information Providing timely follow-up on action items and monitoring the completion of...

​​​​​​Sets-up and maintains assigned station before, during and after meal periods. Keeps serving areas supplied with clean dishware, glasses, silverware, trays and other supplies needed during meals. Monitors serving lines during meals to ensure quality and quantity is suitable to provide for customer demand. Communicates in a timely manner to Supervising Manager or Person-in-Charge concerning food quality and issues of keeping food on the hot and cold food stations abundant during meal periods. Notifies staff responsible for preparing food of needs prior to running out. Monitors serving lines during meals to ensure quality and quantity are suitable to provide for customer demand. Utilizing knowledge of food allergies/intolerances, directs students/guests to safe menued items and food storage areas such as refrigeration, freezer, and dry storage. Informs students/guests on foods to avoid by knowing the menu items and the ingredient listings or by referring them to the...

​​​​​​Sets-up and maintains assigned station before, during and after meal periods. Keeps serving areas supplied with clean dishware, glasses, silverware, trays and other supplies needed during meals. Monitors serving lines during meals to ensure quality and quantity is suitable to provide for customer demand. Communicates in a timely manner to Supervising Manager or Person-in-Charge concerning food quality and issues of keeping food on the hot and cold food stations abundant during meal periods. Notifies staff responsible for preparing food of needs prior to running out. Monitors serving lines during meals to ensure quality and quantity are suitable to provide for customer demand. Utilizing knowledge of food allergies/intolerances, directs students/guests to safe menued items and food storage areas such as refrigeration, freezer, and dry storage. Informs students/guests on foods to avoid by knowing the menu items and the ingredient listings or by referring them to the...

Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches and/or as required by business needs. Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met, consults manager with any concerns. Reads and follows standardized recipes. Fries, grills, sautés, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food products as needed. Heats soups, sauces and prepared products ensuring product has reached appropriate temperature before serving. Carves or slices meat for service both in back-of-house setting and at carving stations in front-of- house setting when necessary. Assists in the preparation and presentation of catered functions. Cools, refrigerates, labels and properly stores food according to HACCP procedures. Knowledgeable in use of all standard kitchen equipment. Demonstrates a “Clean as you go” philosophy maintaining sanitary and organized work space and equipment. Leaves work station clean and re-stocked. Accurately records...