105 customer service jobs found in Wakefield, MA

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

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

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

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance, and custodial services to Harvard faculty and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business.  Position Summary:  The Locksmith is responsible for performing a full range of locksmith services, including installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of mechanical and electronic locking systems. This role also involves the design and management of complex master key systems and ensuring compliance with safety and accessibility standards. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot Mechanical and electronic locking systems  Cylindrical and mortise locksets  Emergency exit devices and egress...

The Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) is a department within Harvard University’s Financial Administration (FAD) that is focused on providing high-quality administrative and financial assistance to faculty and other University affiliates performing sponsored research. OSP works with researchers and schools across Harvard to help obtain and negotiate awards from sponsoring agencies, assist with grant proposal preparation, ensure compliance with federal regulations and University policies, provide financial support including financial reporting and billing and collection services, assist with audits, and promote knowledge of sponsored research administration throughout the University research community through training and other educational programs. The Senior Grant and Contracts Specialist (SGCS) on the Proposal Review Team reviews, approves as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), and submits initial funding requests, continuations/progress reports, pre-proposals,...

Job Summary: The Faculty Assistant (FA) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The FA serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs for faculty members Prepare correspondence , reports, and meeting materials Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio Provide support for events led by faculty May be responsible for obtaining permissions and copyright registration Updates Canvas course materials when TFs are not available...

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...

Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches or otherwise required by business needs.  Reads and follows standardized recipes. Delegates production of menu items to culinary team in respectful manner.  Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met, consults manager with any concerns.  Assists Culinary Team in the preparation and presentation of catered functions, may take the lead on events, while working under the guidelines of Second Cook and/or the Manager-in-Charge  Ensures kitchen is properly stocked with items needed for meals. May need to provide written requisitions or provide direction to Storekeeper.  Instructs kitchen personnel in proper usage of all standard kitchen equipment.  Where appropriate, assists with on-the-job training for Assistant Cook, Short Order Cook, Grill Cook and Kitchenperson/Chef’s Helper.  Fries, grills, sautés, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food products...

The A.R.T. is poised to undertake a transformative opportunity to serve its mission to expand the boundaries of theater   with its move to the new state-of-the-art Goel Center for Performance and Creativity.  Private event rentals will play a key role in the ecosystem of the new building, allowing the A.R.T. to engage various communities and stakeholders and to generate income to support their season programming.  Reporting to the Managing Director and serving on the senior leadership team, the Director of Event Sales and Rentals will be responsible for developing a strategic earned income model around event rentals and hospitality. This role will play a direct hand in planning and executing the events working in tandem with the programmatic use of the building and working closely with the artistic, development, production, and marketing teams to leverage the available occupancy of the American Repertory Theater’s (A.R.T.) new home in Allston. The Director of Event Sales and...

Independently perform a wide range of duties related to the execution of catered events including planning and coordinating multiple events daily while assuring the highest level of customer service. The Event Manager is responsible for building professional client relationships, creating an event experience for clients through creative service and menu execution, and seamlessly communicating throughout the duration of the planning and event execution. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manages the execution of events in multiple locations, including assigning staff duties and responsibilities, pre-meal meetings, event timelines, special requests, and clean-up. Addresses performance issues, including imposing discipline, in a timely and consistent manner. Events should be expedited from the kitchen and locations checked to ensure accurate and on time set ups and deliveries. Communicate any changes to all parties as needed. Ensures all Executive Education events are executed to...

Job Summary: The Faculty Assistant (FA) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The FA serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of faculty members Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers. Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio Provide support for events led by faculty May be responsible for obtaining permissions and copyright registration Updates Canvas course materials when TFs are not available...

Job Summary: The Development Assistant is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team. This full-time non-exempt position supports frontline gift officers to advance the philanthropic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in building their career within higher education and learn more about alumni affairs and development.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides support to all aspects of fundraisers’ prospect management, including data gathering, input and maintenance; drafting prospect outreach, memos, correspondence, and reports. Develops and prepares necessary meeting and solicitation materials prior to prospect meetings and supports post-meeting action items. Achieves proficiency in the alumni/donor database to research prospects, organize data and produce reports. Enters data in an accurate and timely manner.  Partners with gift officers to write high quality...

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance and custodial services to Harvard faculty and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As described in the customer service level agreement, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas, and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation areas....

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance, and custodial services to Harvard faculties and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As described in the customer service level agreement, responsibilities may include but are not limited to:  Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to: offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation...

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance, and custodial services to Harvard faculties and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As described in the customer service level agreement, responsibilities may include but are not limited to:  Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to: offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation...

The Director of Financial Management and Planning oversees the financial administration of the Ash Center and all its affiliated programs and initiatives, whose activities are supported by a large portfolio of current use gift funds, federal and non-federal sponsored awards, and endowment funds. Candidates must demonstrate high-level experience in financial strategy and administration, exceptional judgment, and willingness to approach problems with creativity and collegiality. The Ash Center is a global community committed to rigor, curiosity, and integrity that believes diverse perspectives and lived experiences are essential to understanding real-world problems. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values. Reporting to the Ash Center Executive Director, the Director of Financial Management and Planning is a key member of the Ash Center leadership team. They work closely with the Center Faculty Director as well as key faculty and senior program staff to ensure...

The Program Coordinator (PC) is a member of a fast-paced, customer service-oriented team in the Professional Education (PPE) unit at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE), which serves more than ten thousand educators in early childhood, K-12, and higher education around the world each year through a diverse portfolio of professional learning offerings. The PC reports to the Assistant Director of Program Operations The Program Coordinator is responsible for administrative coordination of an annual portfolio of professional education programs, products, and services in both face-to-face and online formats. Under the guidance of Program Managers, the PC is responsible for partnering with other team members to deliver exceptional customer service to faculty and program participants toward our ultimate goal of producing outstanding professional learning experiences. The PC serves as an ambassador of HGSE Professional Education at all programs. Job-Specific...

Job Summary: The Department Services Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for faculty hiring, appointment, onboarding, and review processes within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). This position coordinates documentation, communications, and transactional activities that support the faculty lifecycle, working closely with academic departments, faculty members, and central administrative offices to ensure timely and accurate processing of faculty personnel actions. Supporting all FAS departments with primary responsibility for an assigned academic division, the Department Services Coordinator plays an essential role in maintaining operational efficiency and delivering high-quality customer service. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities while handling sensitive and confidential information. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage...

Leaves workstation clean and re-stocked Recycles products per policy and procedure. Accurately fills out sanitation and temperature logs and food service records as required. Informs person in charge when corrective action is needed Follows sanitation standards in compliance with all regulatory agencies including Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations Communicates effectively and works cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management team and guests Complies with State of Massachusetts and Dining Services’ “Food Employee Illness Policy”. Represents HUDS to students, faculty, staff and guests in a positive and professional manner. Works to meet the mission and core values of Harvard University Dining Services with enthusiasm and a spirit of cooperation. Performs other duties as assigned Kitchenperson / Chef’s Helper: Cleans and sanitizes physical space and equipment Moves product into and out from production as required following...

Job Summary: The Development Assistant is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team. This full-time non-exempt position supports frontline gift officers to advance the philanthropic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in building their career within higher education and learn more about alumni affairs and development.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides support to all aspects of fundraisers’ prospect management, including data gathering, input and maintenance; drafting prospect outreach, memos, correspondence, and reports. Develops and prepares necessary meeting and solicitation materials prior to prospect meetings and supports post-meeting action items. Achieves proficiency in the alumni/donor database to research prospects, organize data and produce reports. Enters data in an accurate and timely manner.  Partners with gift officers and Development Coordinators...

Reporting to a Gift Planning Officer this full-time non-exempt position on the Harvard Gift Planning (HGP) team supports the work of two Gift Planning Officers. The Development Assistant serves as principal administrative contact and liaison for external and internal constituencies including donors, alumni, faculty, senior academic leaders, and Harvard University colleagues. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides administrative support to gift officers throughout the entire prospect management process including (but not limited to) prospect outreach, lead tracking and entering data into the alumni/donor database, data gathering and maintenance, scheduling, meeting preparation and follow-up on action items.    Achieves proficiency in the alumni/donor database to research prospects, organize data and produce reports. Regularly updates the alumni /donor database to ensure all information is entered accurately and timely. Maintains calendars for gift officers, organizes...

Job Summary: Manage finance, accounting, and budget or other functional operations such as accounts payable or receivable, payroll, procurement, capital projects, endowment funding, or sponsored/non-sponsored research. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Financial Operations Manager leads a team of approximately 10–15 Finance Associates and Senior Finance Associates responsible for delivering high-quality financial operations and customer service to academic departments and centers across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Reporting to the Divisional Director of Finance, the Manager is responsible for supervising staff, ensuring consistent service delivery, maintaining compliance with university and sponsor policies, and driving continuous improvement in financial operations. The Manager serves as a coach, mentor, and operational leader, helping staff navigate complex financial issues while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer...

Invoicing and Purchasing Processes capital project and departmental invoices for HUHRE. Ensures departmental purchasing card compliance, and that purchasing approvals align with University policies and best practices. Facilitates HUHRE compliance with deadlines and documentation for each mid-year and end of the fiscal year, coordinating with Campus Services Finance. Provides finance and compliance training resources to new hires. Represents department in Campus Service-wide financial and compliance initiatives. Serves as principal source of information on complex University and sponsored fiscal policies and procedures. Interprets Campus Services finance or procurement guidelines and policies and advises staff on existing options or alternatives and effectively recommends appropriate courses of action. Manages HUHRE accounts with key vendors, billing, and invoices; ensures vendor compliance with University purchasing/payment standards. Serves as main contact for the...

Reporting to the Deputy Provost and Chief of Staff, the Senior Executive Assistant to the Provost of Harvard University is a key member of the Provost’s support team. In partnership with the Chief of Staff, the Senior Executive Assistant ensures that the Provost’s administrative needs are met. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide high-level support and perform complex administrative duties with the highest degree of judgment, confidentiality, and timeliness. Develop and maintain systems and processes for managing the Provost’s administrative needs. Exercise significant independent judgment in managing the Provost’s complex calendar including reviewing and researching requests for the Provost’s time and recommending alternatives as needed. Respond quickly and efficiently to scheduling requests and changes. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University and outside the University to identify and resolve conflicts.  Manage domestic and...