336 jobs found in Newton, MA

Job Summary: The Disease Biophysics Group at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is seeking a Research Assistant to support its research and day-to-day laboratory operations. Working closely with the lab manager, postdoctoral fellows, and other research staff, the Research Assistant will perform basic laboratory experiments using established techniques and protocols while also helping to maintain an organized and well-functioning laboratory environment. The Research Assistant will perform routine experimental and laboratory operations activities independently within established guidelines, working closely with the Lab Manager and other research staff and seeking guidance as needed. This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of renewal. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Research and Experimental Support: Prepare media and reagent aliquots for cell culture and experimental use. Support cell culture...

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 inter-collegiate tennis program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. May supervise other Assistant Coaches and/or other staff associated with the sport. This position plays a key leadership role...

Job Summary: This position plays a key role in publicizing select Varsity sports for the Department of Athletics, which has a 42-sport Division I athletics program.  Handles sports public relations, media relations, and communications and information for assigned sports.  Promotes positive branding, press coverage, strategic communications, social media, multimedia and messaging to various constituents, using a variety of traditional media as well as new media outlets.  Constituents include prospective student-athletes; game-day attendees, alumni/ae, fans, and the entire University community.  Works with select sports to ensure that appropriate Athletics storylines are created and communicated; statistics, schedules, rosters, game recaps and other information is communicated to the proper media outlets. Handles media interview requests.  Assists with archiving historical records. This position greatly enhances both the external and internal image of the Department....

Job Summary: The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior Design Engineer for Active Learning to support and advance hands-on, studio-based, and laboratory-driven engineering education across undergraduate and graduate programs. Reporting to the Director for Design and Fabrication Instruction, this position plays a key role in the support a broad portfolio of programs, including the Master in Design Engineering (MDE), the MS/MBA in Engineering Sciences, undergraduate senior capstone design projects (ES100), and other design, innovation, and interdisciplinary fabrication-based learning courses (ES227, ES55). The Senior Design Engineer will collaborate with faculty, teaching staff, and students to develop experiential learning experiences, mentor multidisciplinary project teams, provide advanced technical guidance, and maintain safe, inclusive, and effective learning environments. The position requires strong...

Job Summary: The Senior Mechanical Engineer for Active Learning supports hands-on learning activities focused on mechanical engineering within the Active Learning Labs in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). The Senior Mechanical Engineer works closely with SEAS faculty, the ME lab director, and teaching staff to develop and implement current and new lab activities for undergraduate and some graduate level courses. Additionally, the senior engineer oversees daily operations and trains students and teaching fellows in laboratory, design, and manufacturing best practices and provides technical mentorship for students around fabrication and design. Reporting to the Director for Active Learning, Mechanical Engineering, you will be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team that supports SEAS’ educational mission. The candidate should have a passion for working with and advising individual students and teams. Job-Specific...

Job Summary: The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies (ADUS) in Engineering Sciences with a concurrent dependent lectureship in Engineering Sciences (reflecting the course-instruction component of this 100% staff role). The ADUS for Engineering Sciences serves as a primary advisor, strategic leader, and a key instructor for our undergraduate Electrical & Computer Engineering and Environmental Science & Engineering programs. Reporting academically to the Area Chair for these concentrations and administratively to the Senior Director for Undergraduate Education, the ADUS works collaboratively with faculty and staff leadership to cultivate a vibrant, supportive, and innovative undergraduate engineering community. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Undergraduate Advising: Serve as the primary academic advisor for students navigating degree...

Job Summary: Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS) seek a Director of Operations and Engagement to join the Faculty Directors Gary King and Salil Vadhan in leading the OpenDP Project ( https://opendp.org /). OpenDP is an international community effort to build trustworthy, open-source software tools for performing statistical analysis and training AI models on sensitive private data. These tools offer the rigorous protections of “differential privacy” for the individuals who may be represented in confidential data. Founded in 2019 by Professors Gary King and Salil Vadhan, OpenDP has a highly respected suite of software that is used by industry, government, and academia, and has a large and thriving community of practitioners and scholars who volunteer time to OpenDP’s efforts. A major goal for the coming years is to expand OpenDP’s connections to industry, leading to a long-term sustainability model for...

Job Summary: The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks a part-time Program Administrator to support the Power and AI Initiative Industry Affiliate Program (PAI) and other activities. Serves as the lead point of contact for program members, prospective members, program leadership, and stakeholders. Manages all programmatic components of PAI and supports other Industry Affiliate programs as needed.  Under the direction of the Program Manager for Industry Research and Research Strategy and the PAI program leadership, the Program Administrator will oversee communications, event planning and implementation, and related activities. The ideal candidate will have a background managing program operations and planning and implementing activities involving multiple institutions and stakeholders. This is a half-time term appointment for one year with the possibility of extension .    For more information about this program, please visit...

The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School seeks to hire a director to lead the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic. Launched in 2020, the Clinic provides students with opportunities to develop lawyering and advocacy skills that respond to the unmet legal needs of LGBTQ+ communities.  The substance of the docket is flexible and will be shaped by the director’s vision for the Clinic.  The Clinic is one of the six community-based clinics that comprise the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School.  Consistent with the Legal Services Center’s longstanding public interest legal practice and pedagogical models, the Clinic’s docket should include community-based direct legal services, with an option to incorporate systemic reform lawyering, whether through impact litigation or otherwise. The director will also hold the title of clinical instructor.  In addition to leading the Clinic’s advocacy and experiential learning opportunities, the director will develop a classroom curriculum for...

The Accounting Financial Associate serves as a primary point of contact for departments and centers, providing accounting support that promotes the accuracy and compliance of financial records. With a strong foundation in accounting principles and university policies, this role is responsible for processing and reviewing journal entries and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures, accounting standards, audit requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. Working independently with minimal supervision, the Accounting Financial Associate conducts monthly reviews of default transactions and income and expense object code activity, partnering with unit finance staff to identify and process necessary adjustments. Through these activities, this role helps maintain accurate financial records, supports effective internal controls, and contributes to successful internal and external audits. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Independently perform complex...

Job Summary: The Social Innovation and Change Initiative (SICI, pronounced “sigh-see”) at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) has an immediate opening for an experienced and motivated Program Coordinator to join a high performing team of faculty, staff, students, and practitioners as they create and execute on projects designed to advance the field of social innovation. Working as an integral part of the Program team, the Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for the successful delivery and execution of SICI’s Social Innovation Fellows Program , in addition to supporting the Beck Visiting Social Innovator (VSI) program, Changemakers Circle, and other educational activities.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Program Coordinator will work as a meaningful thought partner, engaged collaborator, and proactive problem solver throughout the development, execution, and evaluation of educational programs and activities. Responsibilities include: Program Coordination :...

The AI Solutions Architect serves as a critical link between the FAS community and the rapidly evolving landscape of AI capabilities. The Architect leads opportunity discovery, problem definition, stakeholder alignment, and overall solution architecture. Working as a paired team, both the Architect and AI Solutions Engineer contribute hands-on from prototype through product delivery. The Architect contributes to implementation, testing, demonstrations, and production transition; the Engineer holds primary responsibility for detailed engineering, deployment, reliability, and operational readiness. The Architect ensures a clear path to secure, sustainable support. Job-specific Responsibilities:  Engage faculty, researchers, and staff across FAS to identify and frame AI opportunities and define intended outcomes. Lead requirements and tool selection, and design solutions per established patterns and University data, security, and privacy policy. Scope problem statements and...

The Center for International Development (CID) is Harvard University’s hub for cutting-edge research on the world’s most pressing international development issues. Based at Harvard Kennedy School, CID brings researchers and practitioners together across the university to collaborate, using the latest analytical tools to address pressing development challenges. CID organizes global talent worldwide by investing in people, places, and ideas to build a thriving world for all. CID has an opening for a Senior Events Manager to lead the strategy, design, and execution of CID’s public-facing events in Cambridge and globally. This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys developing innovative event strategies that advance CID's mission while also taking ownership of the operational excellence required to deliver exceptional experiences and strengthen global engagement. The Senior Events Manager will serve as the Center’s lead on all CID events and convenings, shaping the overall vision...

Job Summary: At the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University (CEPR) our mission is to transform education through the power of quality evidence. We believe that if we want to dramatically improve educational outcomes for all children, evidence must play a critical role. The Math Teaching and Teacher Learning team at CEPR provides math-specific professional development to teachers and coaches to help improve math instruction. Our current grant-funded projects seek to develop and test an expanded math-specific coach training program (M-Powering Teacher Coaching) that uses machine-learning automated feedback and AI-enhanced coaching tools.  The Data Scientist will contribute to this and other projects that connect rigorous educational research with practical tools for teachers, instructional coaches, and education leaders. This person will oversee, manage, and lead analysis and application of complex datasets, and contribute to the integration of research...

Performs all aspects of landscape maintenance and arboriculture including, but not limited to tree climbing, proper tree pruning techniques, operating bucket truck equipment, organic and conventional care and maintenance of turf, trees, shrubs, and annuals throughout the University. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Interpret soil analysis; develops amendment strategies; modifies organic landscape maintenance programs to achieve desired results.  Performs all aspects of composting operation, including material sourcing, transportation, integration, gestation oversight (agitation and aeration), and liquidation of nutrient sources for use in spray applications.  Performs ongoing maintenance of landscape systems, including aeration, fertilization, renovation (seeding and sodding) of turf; pruning, removal, cabling, and treatment applications (organic and/or conventional fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides) for trees and shrubs; and routine maintenance of irrigation systems....

Harvard Federal Credit Union (Harvard FCU) offers a dynamic, small-business atmosphere where every team member significantly impacts our success. We seek a talented, member-centric individual who will thrive a fast-paced environment. Under the direction of the VP of Retail, the Branch Manager oversees operations, sales, and service at Harvard FCU’s Massachusetts General Hospital branch in Boston, MA. As the primary community contact and brand ambassador, the Branch Manager leads branch staff, fostering high-quality service, efficient operations, and effective sales of Harvard FCU products and services. Job-Specific Responsibilities Commitment to Service Excellence Lead by example by delivering exceptional service to members, and internal teams. Foster a culture of responsiveness, empathy, and thorough follow-through. Ensure operational processes reflect the warmth and attentiveness members expect. Promote seamless, efficient, and supportive internal service interactions....

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid independently performs financial aid activities including evaluating and analyzing financial information submitted by applicants, counseling students on financial matters, and preparing financial aid reporting and analysis in accordance with established federal and University standards and guidelines. Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, this position is responsible for overseeing assigned programs at Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Administer Financial Aid Evaluates and analyzes financial information submitted by applicants, ensuring data is accurate and compliant, and processes awards. Prepares aid packages and award notifications; administers both Harvard and external grant/fellowship programs; allocates Harvard restricted funds and donor-supported awards in accordance with program guidelines; and supports the...

The Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid plays a vital dual role within HGSE’s Admissions & Aid team, supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of strategies and processes that attract, enroll, and support a talented, diverse student body. This position independently manages a range of admissions and financial aid activities, with a strong focus on, application evaluation, financial counseling, awarding, and operational systems support. Job-Specific Responsibilities Admissions (30%) Develop and execute a portfolio of domestic recruitment initiatives and contribute to the full-cycle admissions process — from marketing and recruitment to yield and matriculation— with a primary focus on experienced professionals across the U.S. Counsel and advise prospective students about application processes, degree programs, and HGSE’s offerings; represent HGSE at recruitment events on-campus, off-campus, and virtually. Evaluate and recommend candidates for...

Job Summary: About the Mittal Institute The Mittal Institute at Harvard University is a global research center dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship and fostering real-world solutions to pressing global challenges. The Institute works with faculty members, students, and in-region institutions and experts to advance and deepen the understanding of critical issues shaping South Asia and its global impact. Through academic programs, fellowships, public events, and collaborative partnerships, the Institute brings together diverse communities to promote knowledge, dialogue, and actionable impact. Position Summary The Event Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and execution, of a wide range of Institute events, including lectures, symposia, workshops, fellowship activities, seminars, community gatherings, and public programming. This position ensures that all events are delivered professionally, efficiently, and in alignment...

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education (HKS Exec Ed) is the premier worldwide source for executive-level leadership development focused on public service.  Exec Ed operates as a department within HKS and provides 80+ programs ranging from 1 to 4 weeks in length to 4500+ participants each year. Programs are delivered online, in-person, or a combination of both, and are offered as open enrollment via an admissions process or as custom programs focused on the needs of public service or government organizations, sponsors, or donors.  Exec Ed is a critical piece of the HKS mission to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. Programs are led by faculty and attract accomplished public leaders from around the world, with roles in the government, nonprofit, multilateral, and corporate sectors. Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) seeks a Program Director to join our Executive Education team. Reporting to...

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Practitioner at HUHS works collaboratively to provide preventive, episodic, and ongoing health care to the adolescent, adult and older adult University Community. The Nurse Practitioner works interdependently within a multidisciplinary team to provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions relevant to area of practice. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results. Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data. Develops implements, evaluates...

Job Summary: The Programmatic Activities and Events Administrator will assume a leadership role in the day-to-day operations of the Mathematics Department's scientific and programmatic events, including management of the Introductory Mathematics programmatic activities. The Department of Mathematics hosts approximately 250 scientific events per year and a similar number of social events related to the department's programmatic activities, attracting thousands of participants annually. This position provides subject matter expertise in event planning and execution. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Scientific Event Planning Strategize end-to-end logistics for Mathematics Department scientific events spanning from weekly seminars to specialty lectures, thematic workshops, and multi-day international conferences. Key responsibilities: Partner with faculty and scientific committees to determine event budgets and logistics Serve as the primary point of contact for...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director in the Department of Psychology, the Research Operations Administrator oversees the Study Pool and works directly with faculty to provide high-level administrative and operational support for researchers in labs. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage Research Programs Provide local onboarding/offboarding and high-level operational support for 300+ pre- and post-doctoral researchers across 30 labs Manage Psychology Study Pool, including SONA updates, review/approval of study postings, and IRB oversight/compliance Coordinate local procedure for human subject participant payments Oversee restricted fund application and award tracking process Manage Research Facilities Coordinate with ED and OPRP on space planning needs Coordinate with local Building Ops for requests related to: furniture, painting/cleaning offices, keys, swipe access, technology upgrades, etc. Coordinate annual space survey in consultation with...

The Business Applications Specialist, reporting to the Associate Director of Systems and Business Applications, will share responsibility with the Systems team in supporting these solutions, fostering a tenant experience befitting the Ivy League.  Job-Specific Responsibilities Application Management & Support Administer and support systems and applications used for daily property management operations, including overseeing related projects, upgrades and software/hardware maintenance and installations. Oversee application support and serve as a level-2 point of contact for application-related issues, troubleshooting, and escalation. Manage system configurations, user access, roles, and security settings. Business Process Optimization Analyze current workflows across leasing, maintenance, accounting, and tenant services and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies through system enhancements and automation. Partner with stakeholders to define business...