314 jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Job Summary: The Administrative Coordinator (AC) provides general administrative and operational support to the academic unit, and may assist or lead departmental projects and initiatives under the guidance of the Manager of Administration (MOA). The AC also provides administrative and project support to the Chair. Strong in-person presence required. The Administrative Coordinator supports the Department Chairs and MOA in implementing the strategic priorities of the departments. Independently responsible for administrative coordination of an administrative grouping, anticipating and resolving problems independently. Has primary responsibility for office management, departmental projects, events, programs or conferences. Under the guidance of the MOA, may independently lead projects and programs for the grouping. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Office Administration Provide general administrative support to the grouping and faculty in the grouping. Track and maintain...

The Belfer Center seeks a Research Coordinator to support the Belfer Center’s Applied History Project by conducting Applied History research and coordinating operations for the project. The Research Coordinator will report to the Associate Director of the Applied History Project.  The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is the hub of Harvard Kennedy School's research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. In 2021, the Belfer Center was named a “Center of Excellence” by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, in recognition of the Center’s six consecutive years as the world’s #1 university-affiliated think tank. The Center has a dual mission: (1) to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, environmental...

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...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The HR Partner is responsible for comprehensive human resources consulting services for a unit(s) or department(s). Provide leadership in change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement. This role works closely with managers, and leaders 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 to the Division of Arts and Humanities, building strong, consultative relationships with leadership and faculty.  Advises on workforce planning, organizational design, staffing models, and role structures  Translate FAS and departmental strategies into HR priorities and action plans.  Talent Management & Organizational Development  Partner with leaders on...

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...

Under the direction of the Director of Residential Dining Operations, the Floating Assistant Manager provides support and oversight to a single or double operation. This position will be assigned to any of HUDS operations as needed.   This position supports the Unit or General Manager in ensuring all operational aspects of the business (includes catering and board program as applicable) are executed smoothly and for providing maximum customer satisfaction to students, faculty, House Masters, University clients and guests.    Job-Specific Responsibilities: Operational Management Lead a team of non-exempt service staff in the overall management of a residential or retail dining operation in full compliance with all food, occupational safety rules and regulations and customer service expectations.  Ensures high standards are consistently met via the implementation of all HUDS and University quality assurance policies and procedures related to food, sanitation, equipment and...

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...

Job Summary: The Executive assistant serves as the primary point of contact for the Social Science’s Dean’s Office and provides high-level administrative, scheduling, and communications support for the Dean. The Executive Assistant reports to the Director of Strategy and Programs and may provide administrative support to others within the Division of Social Sciences office as needed. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Front Office and Reception Act as the primary point of contact for the Social Sciences Dean’s Office by greeting visitors and guests in a welcoming and professional manner, answering phones, and fielding general inquiries. Calendar and Meeting Management Manage complex calendar for the Social Sciences Dean, including scheduling meetings, balancing priorities, anticipating needs, and proactively troubleshooting scheduling conflicts. Assist with agenda preparation for standing meetings and track action items to ensure timely follow up and resolution....

Job Summary Research, design, document, implement, configure, and validate solutions to business needs. Solve highly complex technical problems. May manage multiple projects simultaneously. Reporting to an Associate Director on the Research Administration and Compliance Systems team to deliver software solutions to the research administration and research compliance community. Harvard’s research portfolio relies on a set of software applications, both custom and vendor-provided, supporting the research life cycle. The team is responsible for designing and enhancing those IT systems and supporting the academic and administrative staff to manage their research projects. The Senior Business Analyst supports the service delivery of systems, solutions, and services with a focus on the vendor-provided application for effort reporting, ecrt, and a Harvard custom research administration portal supporting administration and compliance to do lists, action items, and financial management....

Reporting to the Director of Research Computing and Data Services within Research and Library Services (RLS), the Manager of Data Acquisition and Management is responsible for sourcing, licensing, and managing the lifecycle of research data resources used across research projects at Harvard Kennedy School. This role oversees data vendor relationships and contract negotiations; ensures compliant, efficient, and cost-effective acquisition of data resources; and builds systems and policies organizing, storing, and governing institutional data assets. The manager leads a team of research data management staff who create compliant data management plans for contractual and sensitive data use in research projects at HKS. The manager works closely with faculty, researchers, and RLS and IT colleagues to ensure data resources are discoverable, accessible, well-documented, and used in compliance with licensing and data governance requirements. The Manager serves as a key point of contact for...

Job Summary: Professor Sharad Goel’s Computational Policy Lab at the Shorenstein Center at Harvard Kennedy School is seeking an Associate Director of Research to help shape and advance a portfolio of computational and technological research addressing pressing issues in education, public benefits, AI governance,and other areas of public policy.  The Associate Director of Research works closely with Professor Goel to lead the lab’s research strategy, funding, and operations: identifying and incubating new multi-stakeholder research initiatives, translating faculty priorities into fundable projects, and driving them from concept through implementation. Beyond portfolio leadership, the Associate Director contributes directly to the intellectual work of the lab — advising on study design and mixed-methods approaches, safeguarding methodological rigor, and supporting the production of academic and policy-relevant outputs.  The Associate Director of Research supervises lab staff,...

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for University Development and Advancement Solutions (UDAS), the Director, Development Strategy, will manage and oversee the systems, processes, and internal communications that serve to support the pipeline of top solicitations University-wide and maximize the time and effectiveness of the Harvard University President and Provost. In a University campaign setting, this individual will manage activities related to internal planning, pipeline feasibility, and volunteer leadership.  The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of principal gift fundraising strategy and donor relations, along with the strategic judgment and ability to navigate organizational, data, and operational complexity, influence across functions, and lead the successful execution of high-priority initiatives.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Develop familiarity with the backgrounds and strategies for each of the University’s top prospects and...

NOTE: This position is a Term appointment for up to two years depending on funding. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Green Buildings and Cities, who serves as the project's Principal Investigator, the Interdisciplinary Research Program Manager supports the coordination and success of this interdisciplinary research initiative, working closely with the project's co-PIs. The Program Manager organizes weekly meetings to ensure regular progress updates, cross-team alignment, and timely course corrections, and serves as a central point of communication across the project's three integrated research thrusts: advanced thermal materials, intelligent building-scale systems, and cooperative urban-scale energy management. The Program Manager tracks project metrics and sponsor reporting deadlines, and is responsible for the project's major written outputs, including the annual report to sponsors. In addition to supporting integration across disciplines, the Program Manager...

Job Summary: Lead financial operations and planning for the department/unit that may include payroll, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, procurement, capital projects, endowment funding, research administration, or other function.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Associate Director of Research Core Finance and Compliance partners with the Director Research Core Finance and Compliance to provide strategic financial leadership, oversight, and compliance support for FAS Science service centers and recharge facilities. The Associate Director serves as a key financial resource to core facility directors, divisional leadership, and other stakeholders, ensuring sound financial management, transparent reporting, and compliance with University and federal requirements. Key responsibilities include: Partners with the Director to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for FAS Science service centers and recharge facilities. Provides...

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is the hub of Harvard Kennedy School's research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. The Belfer Center was named a “Center of Excellence”¿by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program in 2021 – the last year of its ranking program – in recognition of the Center’s six consecutive years as the world’s #1 university-affiliated think tank.  The Center has a dual mission: (1) to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, environmental policy, and international affairs intersect; and (2) to prepare future generations of leaders for these arenas.  The Belfer Center’s International Security Program has an immediate opening for a Fellowship Coordinator who will play a pivotal role...

Serves as the initial onsite responder for building conditions affecting patient care, clinical and building operations. Provides frontline building operations and central services support for HUHS locations, including routine inspections, basic upkeep, minor finish repairs, deliveries, room and furniture support, and coordination of service requests. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Transports medical records, medical supplies, mail, laboratory specimens, vaccines, , equipment, and other materials between HUHS locations, satellite clinics, and other facilities in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Operates the HUHS van and keeps it clean and organized, including coordinating routine vehicle servicing, inspections, oil and filter changes, and seasonal care through University Transportation Services or other designated service providers. Performs routine visual inspections and preventative building upkeep of assigned spaces, and troubleshoots and reports...

Job Summary: The CSO seeks a Senior Coordinator, Recruitment and Employer Relations  to serve as the operational engine behind the Office's employer partnership and recruitment programming portfolio. Reporting to the Associate Director for Recruitment and Employer Relations, this role owns the systems, logistics, data, and day-to-day partner communication that allow HGSE to build and sustain relationships with hundreds of employers, faculty researchers, and community organizations each year. The Senior Coordinator is also a critical part of the larger Career Services team, providing career coaching and advising to students and alumni, participating in and supporting CSO general programming, and engaging with cross-functional collaborations across the School. This position is well suited to a candidate who excels at relationship building, takes ownership of the details, and wants to grow into a career services or employer relations career path. The successful candidate will be...

SUMMARY: The Associate Director is responsible for the GSD Design Discovery Programs, the Design Discovery Youth program, and the coordination of courses within the Harvard Undergraduate Architecture Studies track. This includes developing and implementing a future-focused approach to integrate with the GSD’s core programs and in line with the school’s goals for their constituencies, growth, and direction. The studio-based Design Discovery program, which enrolls up to 300 students across virtual and in-person modalities, serves as a primary introduction to the design professions. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Harvard Undergraduate Architecture Studies Track: Advise students who are interested in or have declared the Architecture Studies concentration, providing guidance on course selection, concentration requirements, and other aspects of curricular planning. Oversee independent research courses and thesis evaluations. Assess and recommend undergraduate...

Job Summary: The Director, a full-time exempt position on the Faculty of Arts (FAS) and Sciences Major Gifts team, will report to, and work in partnership with the Senior Executive Director of Development to lead, mentor, and manage a team of gift officers in the Growth Markets. As a member of the Major Gifts leadership team, the Director will be responsible for determining overall strategy for the regions along with internal and external execution of an engagement plan. This role will also be responsible for coordinating a portfolio of internal leadership activities such as staff training, fundraiser goal setting, review of regional prospect assignments, strategic planning, donor engagement strategy, and other activities as assigned. This position informs decision making and is responsible for carrying out policies and strategies, and modeling best practices as a leader, fundraiser, and colleague. The Director’s experience and knowledge will be critical in expanding the...

Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society (BKC), an interfaculty research center, seeks a Director of Research. This is a rare and unusual 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.  In this age of AI, BKC is entering a new chapter of its history and is looking for a Director of Research who is thinking deeply about what our AI future may look like and how best to prepare for it. Working closely with the Faculty Director and Executive Director, the Director of Research will set the research agenda and strategy for the Center and oversee all of its research areas, including agentic AI and the emerging multi-agent world, model interpretability, governance of AI, and AI’s impact on human experience, including...

At Harvard FCU, we believe a brighter world is possible, and that together, we can all help create it. That’s why, since 1939, we’ve helped our members build a strong financial future so they can make an impact in life, wherever it may lead. From students to professionals, from in-branch to online, from new beginnings to lifetime milestones, from Harvard Square to around the world, we deliver the accessible financial tools and resources everyone, everywhere needs to thrive. By coming together to serve, equip, and empower people to make a positive impact in their lives and communities, we’re helping build a more prosperous world for all. Join us! Harvard FCU:  https://harvardfcu.org/     Job-Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for a comprehensive array of Member Services Representative (MSR) duties: Processes; transactions: deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, etc. stop payments on teller checks, personal checks, and ACH. all consumer loan applications/ability to...

The International Payee Tax Compliance Specialist (IPTC Specialist) is part of the IPTC team in the Financial Administration Department (FAD) and provides dedicated support to the Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS).  The International Payee Tax Compliance Specialist I role is well suited for someone who values helping others, working carefully with detailed information, and developing expertise in a specialized area. Using established guidance, this position supports international faculty, staff, students, guests, and suppliers by validating tax residency status and eligibility for tax treaty benefits. The specialist develops and applies knowledge and skills to determine the appropriate tax treatment for standard payment types and collaborates with other FAD units on payment and tax compliance matters. Additional customer service, administrative, and compliance-related duties may be assigned as needed. This is a one-year term position, with the possibility of extension....

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 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: Performs all aspects of landscape maintenance, including, but not limited to organic and conventional care and maintenance of turf, shrubs, annuals, snow removal and litter pickup throughout campus. Performs ongoing maintenance of landscape systems, including: aeration, fertilization, renovations (seeding and sodding) of turf; and routine maintenance of walkways, roadways, and irrigation systems. Performs mowing and edging of turf areas in accordance with...

Job Summary: The Researcher Affairs Specialist administers a portfolio of researcher appointments and serves as a primary resource for faculty, principal investigators, departments, research centers, and researchers throughout the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). The position is responsible for managing researcher appointments throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, appointment changes, visa coordination, payroll-related transactions, compliance monitoring, and issue resolution.  Working in partnership with University administrative offices, the Researcher Affairs Specialist ensures researcher personnel actions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with University policies, collective bargaining agreements, immigration regulations, and applicable federal and state employment laws. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a strong customer service orientation while supporting...