187 jobs found in Johnston, RI

Job Summary The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is the oldest public arboretum in North America and one of the world's leading centers for the study of plants. Founded in 1872 and designed by America's first landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, and the Arboretum's first director, Charles Sprague Sargent, the 281-acre Arboretum is a historic landmark and one of the best-preserved of Olmsted's landscapes. A unique blend of beloved public landscape and respected research institution, the Arboretum provides and supports world-class research, horticulture, and education programs that foster the understanding, appreciation, and preservation of woody plants. Along with a horticultural library and herbarium encompassing some 1.5 million dried plant specimens, the Arboretum comprises one of the largest and best-documented woody plant collections in the world, with roughly 16,000 accessioned plants. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Facilities Manager is responsible...

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students.  By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership.  This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.  This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the men’s and women’s inter-collegiate Water Polo program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. May supervise other assistant coaches. This position plays a key leadership role for the Water Polo program....

Job Summary :  Reporting to the Vicky Joseph Professor of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), the focus of this position is to develop the OpenDP Library, a modular toolkit of differential privacy routines. You will work with privacy researchers to understand algorithms, implement the underlying architecture, and create and document public APIs. You will also help facilitate the growth of an open-source ecosystem. The OpenDP Project is a flourishing community effort to build trustworthy, open-source software tools for statistical analysis of sensitive private data, providing the rigorous protections of differential privacy for individuals represented in the data. Upcoming projects include integrating OpenDP with differentially private methods for training AI models and supporting use cases in industry, as well as those that enable research in public health and medicine. Job Specific...

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.  This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the women’s inter-collegiate Women’s Rugby program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. This position typically requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable experience.  Comparable...

Harvard University Housing & Real Estate (HUHRE) is a department within Harvard Campus Services, a multi-department organization within Harvard’s Central Administration. HUHRE supports the University’s educational and research efforts by offering Harvard affiliates a wide array of housing and real estate services in University-owned properties which are conveniently located, competitively priced, and professionally managed to residents and tenants alike. HUHRE serves as the asset manager for Harvard’s portfolio of commercial spaces and centrally stewarded institutional assets, overseeing the leasing and operations of University-owned institutional space for Harvard affiliates and commercial spaces for rent by private retail tenants within the Cambridge, and Greater Boston area. HUHRE manages a broad range of initiatives and assets to help support the Harvard community. These include, but are not limited to:  Leasing, managing, and renewing Harvard-owned housing as well as...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Director for Undergraduate Education, the Undergraduate Engineering Program Manager is responsible for administration of the undergraduate engineering degrees in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), including all Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs; serving as the first point of contact to advise pre-concentrators interested in the engineering programs in SEAS; supporting the academic policy work of the Undergraduate Engineering Committee; and overseeing and executing  the ABET accreditation process for Bachelor of Science programs in SEAS. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Pre-concentrator advising.  Plan and oversee SEAS pre-concentrator advising events for all undergraduate programs, in coordination with the College’s Academic Programs Office and first-year advising schedule. Serve as the first point of contact for Harvard College students interested in joining the...

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.  This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the men’s & women’s inter-collegiate sailing program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. This position typically requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable experience....

Job Specific Responsibilities: You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of people using and visiting the University's Aquatics facilities, including the Malkin Athletic Center and Blodgett Pool, by maintaining constant and active surveillance of the pool. You will aid those in distress from an accident, injury or other emergency, including providing first aid and administering CPR as needed. You will be a team lead, guiding and teaching other lifeguards and monitors and helping to create an effective team environment. You will assist with maintenance projects. You will also act as a shift supervisor. You will be assigned to work a number of nights and weekends, and you must be willing to adjust your schedule to cover special Aquatics events such as swimming and diving championships. Working Conditions: Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings and weekends. Must be willing to adjust your schedule to cover special Aquatics events such as swimming...

The Executive Assistant reports to the Director of Finance and Operations for HALC.  As a member of the HALC team the Executive Assistant provides a wide range of complex administrative support duties for the CEO and the HALC team. The Executive Assistant anticipates daily needs, works independently with minimal supervision in an environment of multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, handles confidential information, anticipates, and resolves a wide variety of issues, and supports the day-to-day administrative operations of the department. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides a wide range of complex administrative support duties including full day-to-day calendar management, meeting scheduling, filing, organizing, assisting with presentation materials, drafting communication, and printing. Prepares detailed and accurate meeting materials, including advance briefing materials. Regularly handles sensitive and confidential information. Assists with documents (Word,...

Job Summary: The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks an Electrical Engineer (hardware focused) to join an unprecedented team of accomplished scientists and technologists to study the communication of sperm whales. Project CETI (CEtacean Translation Initiative - www.projectceti.org) aims to provide the first-ever blueprint of another animal’s language. Project CETI seeks to understand sperm whales on a level never achieved before. Using advanced machine learning and state-of-the-art non-invasive robotics, the team aims to communicate with these majestic creatures. The candidate will work with a team of engineers, computer scientists, and biologists to drive the innovation, evolution, and maintenance of a broad set of electromechanical systems used for data collection. Reporting to the Harvard Microrobotics Lab faculty PI and collaborating closely with other SEAS staff and faculty, the Electrical Engineer will develop functional and...

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Athletics – Business Strategy and Innovation identifies, develops, and manages Athletics Department business opportunities, sales strategies, and event operations for rental agreements and varsity sport competitions. This person will also formulate and implement sales and marketing campaigns to drive new revenue and attendance for our seven ticketed sports. Additionally, this position manages the Harvard Athletics outbound sales team and the Assistant Director of Digital Marketing, and also oversees our secondary market partnerships. This role is also responsible for creating new efficiencies and driving innovation through the use of new technology. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Sales Campaigns Oversee creation, budget, development, implementation, measurement, and refinement of ticket revenue campaigns to support event attendance, season ticket sales, renewals, group ticket initiatives, ticket promotions, and giveaways....

In the absence of the management team, provides oversight and supervision to the dining facility. Utilizing knowledge of food allergies/intolerances, directs students/guests to safe menu 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 person in charge. Job-Specific Responsibilities Responsible for following the opening and closing procedures of the dining facility. Maintains a set of unit keys at all times while on and off duty. Works closely with storekeeper ensuring supplies are readily available and communicates. any shortages to the management team in a timely manner. Receives food and non-food deliveries in the absence of the storekeeper while following all proper receiving procedures. Reports short-shipped and damaged items to the management team. Stores and stocks items appropriately using FIFO system. Reconciles...

Leads execution of off-site catered events. (Catering) Leads production of large volume cook-chill process. (CSG) Prepares, cooks, coordinates and oversees production of menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches or as required by business needs. Clearly communicates all changes to Culinary Team and Front of House Staff. In absence of Chef/Production Manager or Person-in-Charge, executes and produces the scheduled menu. In event of run out, utilizes available comparable item. Reads, uses and properly executes standardized recipes in the preparation of food. Makes and notifies Chef of corrections to recipes as needed. Leads Culinary Team in the preparation and presentation of catered functions, while working under the guidelines of the Chef/Production Manager or Person-in-Charge. Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met, consults manager with any concerns. Participates in daily production meeting...

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. Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for directing a wide range of support functions and all activities relating to building operations, building systems, security, maintenance, services, and facility budget control for FAS locations, including Widener Library, Lamont Library, Pusey Library, Houghton Library, and Harvard Library (HL) locations, including the Harvard Depository/RMS.  Manage and oversee the security program for all FAS Libraries and HL.  The FAS portfolio totals 800,000 Sq. Ft., and the HL portfolio totals 200,000 Sq. Ft., combined budgets $10M+....

Job Summary: The Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) educates design, research, and scholarship leaders to make a resilient, just, and beautiful world. The GSD offers degree programs across a range of design disciplines—architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, design engineering, and real estate—as well as advanced research programs that cut across these disciplines and a robust public program of lectures, exhibitions, and publications. The immense variety of people, programs, and ideas at the School sustains a vibrant and rich environment for learning, inquiry, and collaboration, unlike any other design school. For more information about Harvard GSD see:  https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/ . Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Administration for the Department of Urban Planning & Design (UPD), the Executive Coordinator provides executive assistance to the Department and Chair and performs a wide range of high-level administrative...

Job Summary: The EdRedesign Lab  at Harvard Graduate School of Education: Founded in 2014 by Paul Reville, Francis Keppel Professor of Practice of Educational Policy and Administration at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, EdRedesign provides catalytic support to the cradle-to-career place-based partnership field to drive systems-level change and open personalized pathways to well-being, educational attainment, civic engagement, and upward mobility. To support this growing field to effect transformational change that serves the needs and talents of individual children and youth, our work focuses on talent development, actionable research, our Institute for Success Planning, and our By All Means initiatives. Our mission is to ensure the social, emotional, physical, and academic development and well-being of all children and youth, especially those affected by racism, poverty, and disinvestment. Reporting to EdRedesign’s Deputy Director & Director of the Institute...

Job Summary: The Research Assistant II will contribute to the general running of The Open Canopy and offer special support regarding the strands of work that involve piloting a curriculum on slow journalism and connecting Middle Eastern (MENA) and American youth. The Open Canopy involves the ongoing development of an international online learning community, as well as the pursuit of related research. The RA II will provide administrative, organizational, and intellectual support to the project. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: helping with the day-to-day running of our online program; curating the project’s social media accounts; offering technical and pedagogical support for educators; documenting and analyzing student work; exploring how we might integrate AI into our programming. Organizational support may include helping develop project materials related to dissemination (e.g., conference presentations, workshops, social media, etc.) and publications (e.g....

Are you energized by helping people navigate their employee journey and keeping HR operations running smoothly? Join our HR team as an HR Coordinator, in which you will play a central role in ensuring a positive experience for new hires, current employees, and department leaders. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to grow their HR skill set while supporting a wide range of operational needs. This role is a key member of the HR Consulting team within Central Administration. Job-Specific Responsibilities: On/Offboarding Logistics  Send onboarding information to new hires regarding I-9 employment eligibility requirements and follow up as needed (benefits-eligible, Harvard payrolled -contingent (temps), and student workers).  Send onboarding/offboarding checklists to new employees and hiring managers/department administrators. Serve as primary contact with departments for contingent and student...

Job Summary: Harvard Education Press (HEP) is a mission-driven, independent, university press affiliated with the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  Our mission is to provide practitioners and policymakers with the knowledge, tools, and information they need to understand and address the educational issues facing our society today and tomorrow.  As a forum for the variety of thought in the field, we drive the conversation about education. The Marketing Specialist is responsible for executing on marketing efforts that drive brand awareness, audience engagement, and revenue growth. This role combines creative marketing ideas with author relationship management and technical marketing proficiency. The position requires a blend of innovative thinking, creative execution, relationship building, and data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable results across multiple marketing channels. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Digital Marketing & Analytics (30%)...

The Harvard Law School Annual Fund is seeking an Associate Director who will be responsible for raising unrestricted support for the Law School's $14 million annual giving program. This position focuses on developing and implementing strategies to sustain its current success and provide future growth.  Working within a larger fundraising team, the Associate Director is responsible for overseeing reunion and non-reunion solicitations of annual unrestricted leadership gifts ($5,000-$250,000) and will strive towards increasing dollars, volunteers, and participation rates in assigned portfolios.   As Associate Director, you will:    Work with the Director of the Annual Fund as well as Major Gifts staff to increase the level of unrestricted gifts of $10,000+ among alumni in both non-reunion and reunion years.  Manage prospects in varied relationship stages including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, and be responsible for making 100-125 visits per year....

Under supervision of the Associate Director for Administrative Operations, the Administrative Coordinator provides a wide range of administrative support to the Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR) and the Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) by staffing the front desk and contributing to the improvement and efficiencies of departmental processes. While ensuring a smooth day-to-day workflow for the offices, this position also triages a stream of ad hoc, often urgent and time-sensitive, requests from multiple sources. As a critical, front-facing member of CSNDR and ODR, the Administrative Coordinator is expected to work in a well-organized and professional manner with meticulous attention to detail and organization. Duties and Responsibilities: Handling all administrative functions, including but not limited to invoice and reimbursement processing, updating internal record systems, technical troubleshooting and coordinating with...

Community and Campus Life (CCL) is a central administration unit based in the Office of the President at Harvard University, led by the Chief Community and Campus Life Officer. Fostering a campus environment where everyone can thrive is essential to Harvard's academic mission of pursuing excellence in teaching, learning, and research.  CCL seeks to foster a culture of mutual respect and full participation for all members of the Harvard community, grounded in the University’s commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and access for all. We are deeply committed to elevating pluralism as a foundational principle in our approach to community and campus life. To achieve this, we work in partnership with schools and units across Harvard by sharing best practices, supporting and expanding programs that encourage engagement across differences, and ensuring pathways for full community participation are accessible to all members of the University. Our initiatives develop skills to...

The Reimagining the Economy Project (RtE) at the Harvard Kennedy School is recruiting a Project Manager for its new Global Economic Transformation initiative. The successful applicant will work closely with the RtE leadership team, graduate students, and other researchers within a tight-knit academic community at the Center for International Development, and in collaboration with the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy and the Taubman Center for State and Local Government.   This position will engage with RtE’s new Global Economic Transformation initiative, through which we are creating an international network of policy practitioners who are experimenting with new approaches to local, regional, and national economic development, and addressing challenges such as the creation of good jobs, growth in the services sector, and the green energy transition.   About the Reimagining the Economy Project    Founded in 2022, RtE is a multi-year research initiative that integrates a...

Financial Administration (FAD) is dedicated to advancing Harvard University’s teaching and research mission by stewarding its resources; providing support, guidance, and consultation; ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and University policies; mitigating risk; pursuing operational excellence; and promoting the financial health of the University. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate Director, Risk and Compliance Services, the Program Manager, Risk and Compliance Services, is responsible for maintaining and administering the University’s Anonymous Reporting Hotline, supporting the Institutional Compliance Program (IC Program) and the Institutional Risk Management (IRM) program. Harvard University seeks a collaborative, organized, and strategic individual to be its Program Manager, Risk and Compliance Services. Reporting to the Associate Director, Risk and Compliance Services, the Program Manager, Risk and Compliance Services primarily will be...