285 jobs found in Waltham, MA

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...

Job Summary: The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks an accomplished academic leader to serve as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs. Reporting to the Dean of SEAS and serving as a member of the Dean's senior leadership team, the Senior Associate Dean provides strategic leadership for the School's undergraduate, master's, and doctoral academic programs and helps shape the vision and long-term direction of education at SEAS. Working closely with SEAS faculty and staff leadership, including the Academic Dean for Education, the Senior Associate Dean leads academic planning, curriculum and policy development, resource stewardship, and educational innovation to ensure an exceptional student experience and support the School's strategic priorities. The Senior Associate Dean represents SEAS across Harvard and collaborates with partners throughout the University to strengthen interdisciplinary education, advance academic...

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 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior Chemical and Biological Lab Engineer to support active learning and laboratory-based engineering education. This position plays a central role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of hands-on instructional laboratories in chemical, environmental, and biological engineering, and related interdisciplinary fields. The Lab Engineer will support a range of course-based laboratories and student design projects, ensuring safe, effective, and engaging experimental learning experiences. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to student-centered, experiential learning in a collaborative academic environment. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Instructional Support Support hands-on laboratory instruction across environmental engineering, biological engineering, and...

The High Tension Technician will work in the Campus Services Electrical Distribution Group. Will be involved in all aspects of testing and calibration of the installation, operations, metering, and maintenance of Harvard University's low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, to ensure safe and reliable delivery of electric power to the campus Physical Requirements: The candidate must be physically fit and able to climb staging and ladders, lift manhole covers, and maneuver power circuit breakers. The candidate may be required to bend, reach, and hold position for extended periods of time. Occasional heavy lifting and considerable walking, climbing, and stooping are involved. The candidate must be capable of wearing a full body harness for confined space work and be able to pass a medical physical. Working Conditions: Emergency Status Designation : Critical Operations Personnel Qualifications Basic Qualifications:   The candidate must have a Massachusetts...

  Job Summary: The High Tension Electrician will work as part of the Campus Services Electrical Distribution Group. The position is involved in all aspects of installing, operating, metering, and maintaining Harvard University’s low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electric power to the campus. Position Description: Work with electrical distribution systems and equipment (up to 15KV) that include, but is not limited to, underground manholes and ductbanks, control wiring and power cable systems, distribution type transformers, air and gas filled primary disconnect switches, power circuit breakers and switchgear, capacitor banks, power fuses, stationary control battery banks, protective relaying and metering, and electrical enclosures and controls. Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and University standards.   Performs other core...

Technician to work in the Campus Services Electrical Distribution Group. Will be involved in all aspects of testing and calibration, as well as the installation, operation, metering, and maintenance of Harvard University's low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electric power to the campus. Physical Requirements: The candidate must be physically fit and able to climb staging and ladders, lift manhole covers, and maneuver power circuit breakers. The candidate may be required to bend, reach, and hold position for extended periods of time. Occasional heavy lifting and considerable walking, climbing, and stooping are involved. The candidate must be capable of wearing a full body harness for confined space work and be able to pass a medical physical. Working Conditions: Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel Qualifications Basic Qualifications: The candidate must have a Massachusetts...

Energy & Facilities (E&F) operates and manages Harvard’s energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructures on the Cambridge/Allston campuses, as well as a 24/7 facilities-related call, alarm monitoring, and dispatch center.  E&F provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping, and custodial services to a large portion of the University, as well as engineering, technical, and sustainability services.  Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) a department within E&F, 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 Responsibilities: Installs, modifies, and repairs all types of cooling and refrigeration systems and auxiliary equipment.  Fabricates, installs, modifies and...

The Publicity Assistant supports the publicity efforts of the Press by participating in the planning and execution of seasonal and title-specific publicity plans. They are responsible for the nomination and submission process for the awards program, in collaboration with the Acquisitions department. They also coordinate the purchase of services and payment of invoices for the department. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Publicity (75%) Creates and implements publicity plans for seasonal lists of facing page libraries and distributed books. Independently creates review lists using as reference standard lists; handles review copy requests and media inquiries; creates press materials to pitch assigned titles to a wide variety of media outlets—print, radio, broadcast/podcast—for time-sensitive stories. Assembles and orders print galleys—includes working with outside vendors and coordinating orders among various departments in-house. Handles mailing of galleys and finished books...

The Senior Executive Coordinator will provide high-level support to the James Bryant Conant University Professor, Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, and Director of the Democratic Knowledge Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. They will sit at the nexus of a complex ecosystem of organizations and activities led by the Director and must bring exceptional judgment, discretion, and diplomacy to coordinating a high volume of requests and communications across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, each with different priorities, expectations, and working styles.  The Senior Executive Coordinator will perform a range of support activities including complex calendar coordination; managing incoming requests, including routinely and politely communicating declines and non-availability of the Director; interfacing with faculty, students, staff, external partners, media, and others on...

Reporting to the Property or Area Manager (POA), the Property Operations Assistant is responsible for the day to day oversight of a subset of buildings withing the HUH portfolio. The main role of the POA is to provide/coordinate the maintenance of building services and systems, (HVAC, MEP, etc.), for the smooth operation of a large building or small group of buildings.  The position plays a critical role in ensuring that the properties are operated in a manner consistent with the physical, financial and service standards of Harvard Housing, Campus Services and Harvard University.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Ensures that properties are maintained to the safety and quality standards established by HUH, for all physical aspects of buildings, systems, and grounds Monitor buildings daily and log activity appropriately to ensure that all systems are maintained in good working order: mechanical systems and equipment, heating, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, fixtures,...

Provides general labor in support of building operations activities including performing general/preventive maintenance, miscellaneous carpentry and painting, and troubleshooting and making minor repairs to mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and appliances.  Completes work requests and operational assignments with minimum supervision.  Participates in building inspections and performs other duties, including but not limited to, operating the HUHS van to deliver mail, medical records, and supplies for HUHS. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Transports medical records, medical supplies, mail, lab specimens, vaccines and x-rays between HUHS, satellite clinics and other facilities. Maintains HUHS van. Keeps van in an appropriately clean condition for transporting medical supplies.  Takes van to UOS Fleet Services for oil/filter changes and seasonal maintenance. Performs light maintenance on building plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems. Troubleshoots leaks and...

The Occupational Health Informatics Specialist serves as the primary liaison between Harvard University IT (HUIT)/other IT partners and Harvard Occupational Health Services (OHS) to ensure occupational health applications and data systems effectively support clinical and operational needs. This role is responsible for data management and information flow assessment within OHS, including data entry standards, report generation, and maintenance of electronic health records. The Specialist provides application support, leads change management related to system and workflow updates, and delivers training to OHS staff and relevant university departments and schools. Responsibilities Act as the primary liaison between IT (e.g., HUIT, vendors) and Harvard OHS to ensure occupational health and safety applications are configured to support clinical and operational workflows. Serve as the key point of contact for system issues: troubleshoot, conduct root cause analysis, and partner...

Job Summary: The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard University seeks a Manager, Digital Content to lead the development, management, and optimization of content across FAS digital platforms. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this role combines strong editorial judgment with expertise in digital content strategy, web management, user experience, accessibility, and analytics to ensure that FAS digital properties are engaging, intuitive, and aligned with institutional priorities. The Manager develops and produces high-quality digital content; advises on content structure, navigation, and information architecture; and uses data and digital best practices to continually improve content performance and the user experience. Working closely with colleagues across FAS Communications and Marketing, IT, external partners, and content contributors, the Manager also helps shape the evolution of FAS digital platforms and provides guidance on effective, accessible, and...

Setting up a la carte and private dining rooms for all meal periods including set-up of tables and chairs, linens and skirts, flatware, buffets, coffee and beverage stations. Performing opening and closing side-work for each meal period. Taking guests order for food and beverage items, serving and bussing tables, passing hors d’oeuvres and serving wines/champagnes according to Faculty Club standards. Attending to beverage stations. Cleaning and resetting dining rooms for next meal period following set standards. Responsible for maintaining sanitation standards in compliance with city and state laws, Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations, departmental and HACCP policies.  Works cooperatively with all members of the team.   Complies with State of Massachusetts and Faculty Club’s "Food Employee Illness Policy".  Maintains a respectful and professional demeanor, always promoting a positive relationship between Faculty Club and all guests. Maintain a neat...

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping, and custodial services to a large portion of the University.  (FMO) The 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: Provides initial response, triage, stabilization and/or repair for all types of building infrastructure maintenance requests, with emphasis on HVAC systems.   Inspects, adjusts, modifies, and repairs all types of boilers, heating systems, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment.  Interprets mechanical plans and prints and updates as necessary.   Monitors, queries and reports on the status of building systems managed by DDC technology....

Job Summary: Facilitate diverse financial analysis for a school/unit and assist department management with their financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Senior Construction Financial Analyst supports the oversight of the day-to-day financial responsibilities of the Office of Physical Resources and Planning (OPRP’s) capital construction projects, assists with the Capital Construction Planning efforts, liaises with the Capital Planning& Project Services (CAPS) office, and assists with monthly reporting. The position will also support capital construction project controls management – financial, contract, and compliance. Capital construction projects typically managed by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS)Capital Projects group range from ~$500K to over $100M. Projects occur in any of the FAS’s268 buildings: science laboratories, museums, libraries, classrooms, residences, athletic facilities, and...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Associate Director, the Sr. Coordinator, Advising and Academic Operations is part of high functioning team responsible for the academic, professional, and personal success of approximately 900 HGSE (Harvard Graduate School of Education) master’s students. This role works collaboratively across the team to support the advising and academic progress for the residential Ed.M program.   The Coordinator is part of a cohesive and collaborative team that contributes to the design and implementation of the elements of a 21st century model designed to promote student success in higher education, providing an exceptional learning experience for all HGSE master’s students. This position requires an on- campus presence most days. Job-Specific Responsibilities Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:  With support from Assistant/Associate Directors, design Program-specific curricular, programmatic, and policy information for...

Reporting to the Editorial Director and the Director of Special Initiatives within the Harvard University Press Acquisitions Department, the Assistant Editor provides administrative and editorial support to designated senior editors while contributing to the successful development and publication of scholarly books. The role collaborates with the Editorial Director on select backlist republication projects, rewrites copy, develops metadata for selected backlist titles, and solicits forewords for new editions of classic works. Following a period of training, the Assistant Editor also assists the Editorial Director with special initiatives. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Assistant Editor supports all phases of the editorial process, including coordinating peer review, managing manuscripts and artwork, preparing title information sheets and design briefs, maintaining editorial databases, and handling a range of administrative responsibilities that support the department's...

This role is a high-level, versatile expert. Provides critical surge capacity and strategic problem-solving across the FAS research enterprise with two primary functions: 1) Research Portfolio Management. Covers RPM/Sr RPM role during vacancies; 2) Concierge Navigation. Minimizes administrative friction for PIs and RPMs by interpreting complex policies and providing clear resolution paths. Bridges gap between PI, unit, and central offices, integrating problem solving.  Profile: Fully experienced professional. Independently perform complex tasks. May serve as a resource to colleagues.  Knowledge: Apply professional knowledge and understanding of concepts. Principles and technical capabilities to execute complex analyses and projects.  Complexity: Independently work on complex projects of medium to large scope. May refer to precedents and defined parameters. Provide technical advice and problem resolution for a school/unit community on varied issues.  Autonomy: Complete...

Job Summary: The Production Manager reports to the Technical Director for college theater and oversees productions and related activities of the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club (HRDC), as well as undergraduate productions supported by the Office for the Arts and other special projects. The position manages main and black box stages and all disciplines of the production process. The Production Manager advises and mentors students on technical theater, design, production planning, and safe production practices; coordinates performance, rehearsal, and production-support spaces; and supervises production staff. The Production Manager works closely with students, directors, designers, professional staff, and other stakeholders to ensure that productions and projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with established artistic and institutional standards. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage all phases and technical disciplines of the production...

Job Summary: The Houses serve as the foundation for the undergraduate experience at Harvard College. Ninety-seven percent of all undergraduates live in one of the twelve residential Houses. Each House accommodates 350- 500 students with its own dining hall, common rooms, and facilities for academic, recreational, and cultural activities.   The House Administrator plays a pivotal role in the residential community. They serve as part of the House senior leadership team, as a critical resource for any events, processes and policies that impact and affect the House community and staff.  They are responsible for handling confidential and sensitive information with care and discretion and serve as a primary contact for other stakeholders and partners in the University. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Finance Administration and Budget:    Responsible for day-to-day management of House finances, including financial processing, reconciliation, reporting, and strategic planning...