39 community finance jobs found

Reporting to the Artistic Director and serving on the senior leadership team, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for creating and implementing the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University’s fundraising strategy and leading a comprehensive development program that ranges from membership levels to 8-figure capital gifts. The CDO is a key thought partner to the Artistic Director, Managing Director, Board Chair, and committee chairs of the boards for fundraising and organization-wide philanthropic strategy. Under Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Managing Director Anna Fitzloff, the A.R.T. is poised to raise unprecedented funding support to serve the A.R.T.’s mission to expand the boundaries of theater . The CDO will partner strategically with the Harvard University Development Office (UDO) to steward University and alumni donor relationships and promote A.R.T.’s interests. With this visibility and energy, the CDO will create...

HGSE’s Monroe C. Gutman Library seeks a collaborative, user-centered Collections Librarian to develop, steward, and promote the Library’s general collections to support the research, teaching, and learning needs of the HGSE community. Reporting to Gutman Library’s Senior Associate Director, the incumbent brings deep expertise in education and the behavioral sciences subject areas and aligns collection activities to meet curricular needs, faculty and student scholarship, school research initiatives, and evolving disciplinary trends. The Librarian collaborates closely with several teams in Gutman Library and coordinates regularly with Harvard Library service units and peers in other campus libraries. Job-Specific Responsibilities Collection Development (50%) Develops collection strategies to support curricular needs, faculty scholarship, school research initiatives, evolving disciplinary trends, and open scholarship initiatives. Manages and reviews collection expenditures,...

Job Summary: The Arts and Humanities Divisional Director, FAS Finance serves as the senior financial advisor to the Arts and Humanities divisional leadership, with responsibility for financial oversight across all departments and centers in the division and all fund types. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role leads divisional budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Financial Planning and Analysis team, supports strategic decision-making, and ensures alignment with Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) financial policies and planning processes. The incumbent plays a key role in advancing financial strategy and stewardship at the divisional level.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Budgeting and Financial Planning  Lead the development and management of the division’s annual budget and multi-year financial forecasts   Monitor financial performance and analyze budget-to-actual variances; communicate findings and recommendations to leadership...

The Office for Sponsored Programs 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 Manager of Cost Analysis leads cost analysis operations, FAS costing integration, and team management, with primary responsibility for overseeing core Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) cost accounting activities as part of the OSP...

Job Summary: The Executive Coordinator provides strategic administrative and operational support to the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VPF) and Assistant Vice President, Office of Financial Strategy and Planning (AVP). Serving as a trusted partner to the VPF and AVP, the Executive Coordinator manages complex and confidential matters, anticipates needs, exercises sound judgment in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, and ensures the effective coordination of the VPF and AVP's daily operations. The role requires exceptional discretion, initiative, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities while proactively identifying and resolving issues that support executive decision-making and organizational effectiveness. The Executive Coordinator collaborates extensively with the Offices of the President and Provost, University leadership, schools, and administrative units across Harvard. Working closely with executive assistants...

Job Summary: At Harvard University Federal Credit Union (HUFCU), we believe a brighter world is possible, and that together, we can all help create it. That’s why, since 1939, we’ve helped our members build a strong financial future so they can make an impact in life, wherever it may lead. From students to professionals, from in-branch to online, from new beginnings to lifetime milestones, from Harvard Square to around the world, we deliver the accessible financial tools and resources everyone, everywhere needs to thrive. By coming together to serve, equip, and empower people to make a positive impact in their lives and communities, we’re helping build a more prosperous world for all. Join us! Harvard FCU: https://harvardfcu.org/ The Digital Banking Manager is a key role responsible for shaping, delivering, and optimizing digital experiences across digital channels. Working under the leadership of VP of Digital Banking, this role blends strategic thinking with hands-on...

Reporting to the Associate Director, HR Systems, the Lead Analyst serves as one of the functional leads for a portfolio of university-wide HR systems, which may include Harvard's Learning Management System (LMS) environment, PeopleSoft Payroll, and related HR applications.  The Lead Analyst partners with stakeholders across Harvard to lead projects, analyze business needs, drive system enhancements, and ensure applications effectively support HR initiatives and operations. This role provides functional leadership for complex projects, mentors other analysts, and serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Lead requirements gathering, business process analysis, testing, implementation, and change management activities.  Coordinate system integrations and business processes across HR applications, as well as other Harvard systems, third-party vendors and IT teams.  Provide guidance, mentorship, and work...

Job Summary: The National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University is a leading and internationally recognized program on crisis leadership. Established shortly after 9/11 at the request of the federal government, the program conducts research on crisis leadership, provides continuing education seminars devoted to crisis leadership, and advises leaders in times of crisis. NPLI faculty published one of the field's primary texts, “You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most.” Given the tension between the federal administration and the university, the NPLI has shifted its focus from engagement with federal government agencies toward work with corporate, humanitarian, state, and local governments.    Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Senior Program Manager for NPLI serves as a senior client-facing program and operations lead responsible for managing NPLI’s residential and custom program engagements from inquiry through delivery and...

Harvard Business School seeks multiple Research Associate (RA) to support faculty members on writing / content focused work. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business topics and prior writing experience.  The Research Associate (RA) position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal RA candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.     Please note the faculty currently hiring include:  Alison Wood Brooks Fritz Foley Professor Foley is seeking a Research Associate who can support a book project regarding the role of CFO in organizations. Ideal candidates bring knowledge in finance, strong writing and research skills, along with the ability to conduct statistical analysis on firm profitability data.  Jonas Heese and Aiyesha Dey (paired...

Job Summary:  The Senior Manager of HR Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight of HR operational functions to ensure efficient, compliant, and service-oriented delivery of human resources transactions, data analytics, and services across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This role serves as a critical operational partner, leading functional set up and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Manager brings a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to building scalable, data-driven HR operations that support a diverse and dynamic workforce. Core Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership & HR Lifecycle Management Manages and develops a team ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all HR lifecycle transactions, including hires/onboarding, rehires, job changes, compensation updates, promotions, transfers, and offboarding/separations for staff. Oversees effective and compliant management of Leaves and accommodations for staff and...

We are actively hiring for multiple Faculty Administrative Assistant roles under this posting. Apply today!  Why Join Us? Impact-driven role, supporting faculty who are educating leaders who make a difference in the world Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite role on our Boston based campus $31.86 - $34.61 per hour (commensurate with experience), 35 hours per week, overtime eligible role Rich benefits options including, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as tuition reimbursement Robust paid time off: 3 weeks of vacation,12 sick days per year, 3 personal days, plus 12.5 paid holidays 5% annual employer contribution to 403b retirement account Save on commuting: Harvard covers 60% of the cost for MBTA monthly bus, subway, commuter rail, and commuter boat passes  What You Will Do: As the professors’ administrative assistant, this role provides valuable tactical and administrative help to our faculty in support of Harvard Business School's (HBS) mission to...

The Programming Administrator serves as the principal contact and administrative organizer for all events and educational programs in the Center for Bioethics, including but not limited to conferences, symposia, webinars, weekly consortia, fellowship and master’s program events, graduation activities, and other Center-wide gatherings. This hybrid strategic and hands-on role both leads and executes all aspects of event and program management, from high-level planning and oversight of event coordination to independently carrying out day-to-day logistical and operational details. The role is essential in creating a welcoming and inclusive sense of community, fostering academic exchange through Center events and talks among Harvard and Affiliated Hospital faculty networks and the bioethics community. The position contributes to community-building by planning and coordinating internal events, all-team strategy sessions, and workshops, and by leveraging opportunities to build...

Job Summary:  As a key member of the MBA Admissions Operations team, reporting to the Director, Operations, the Assistant Director manages the systems, data, and operational infrastructure that supports MBA Admissions. This role is responsible for managing admissions technologies, application operations, data governance, business intelligence initiatives, and financial operations that enable effective recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment activities. The Assistant Director manages an Operations Specialist and provides leadership for the department's analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives. Working closely with Admissions leadership, MBA IT, and external partners, this role ensures the effective use of data and technology to support operational excellence, informed decision-making, and an exceptional candidate experience. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Strategic Operations & Systems  Partners with Operations leadership team to oversee the technical and data...

Job Summary: The Department of Biostatistics is a very busy and diverse department focused on research and teaching. Our 70+ faculty are leaders in the development of statistical methods for clinical trials and observational studies, studies on the environment, computational biology, and genomics/genetics. We offer degree programs in biostatistics, computational biology and data science; currently, more than 180 students are enrolled in these programs. Our team invites applications for a Senior Program Manager position in the National Studies on Air Pollution and Health group (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nsaph/). The position will be under the supervision of Principal Research Scientist, Dr. Danielle Braun, in Biostatistics. The Senior Program Manager is a key administrative and strategic partner to the Principal Investigators in NSAPH focused on environmental and public health applications and state-of-the-art causal inference and data science methodologies. The Senior...

Job Summary: The Finance Associate provides support for finance and pre-award activities within the Finance and Research Administration team in the Immunology and Infectious Diseases department. Working closely with the Finance and Research administration team, including Grants Managers, Principal Investigators (including Faculty and other Researchers), and colleagues across the central Accounts Payable teams, the Finance Associate supports key finance, compliance, and accounts payable functions as well as proposal and budget preparation for Principal Investigators. The role focuses on accurate execution of established processes under guidance, timely competition of recurring administrative and financial tasks, and strong collaboration between a variety of stakeholders. The Finance Associate provides excellent coordination and customer service support while maintaining a strong knowledge of finance and compliance. The ideal candidate has a willingness to learn a variety of...

Research Staff Services (RSS) provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the recruitment, onboarding, development, and management of over 600 research and teaching staff, while supporting more than 200 faculty members, 10+ multi-faculty research initiatives, and the D³ Institute at Harvard. Research staff include Research Associates, Predoctoral Fellows, Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Managers, and all Teaching Fellows supporting HBS faculty. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Assistant Director, RSS is one of two roles on a three-person team. Each Assistant Director manages a defined portfolio of faculty relationships and provides administrative oversight of research staff, collaborating closely to ensure consistent service delivery, shared standards, and alignment across RSS operations. This role exercises a high degree of independent judgment and operational leadership in supporting faculty research needs and enhancing the effectiveness of the...

The Director for Special Projects is a member of the Executive Dean’s management team, responsible for advancing high-priority initiatives across Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). This role drives execution of strategic priorities, leads cross-functional collaboration, strengthens administrative effectiveness, and ensures alignment across offices, departments, and centers. Serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Executive Dean and other School leaders, the Director translates strategic direction into coordinated action, ensuring timely progress and organizational coherence. The Executive Dean’s portfolio includes campus planning and operations, executive education, finance, human resources, information technology, and research and library services. Each of these areas is led by a member of the Executive Dean’s leadership team, and the Director will be a member of this team. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Strategic Priorities and Execution: Partner with the...

The Associate Director, Payroll Operations and Shared Services reports to the Director of Tax, Payroll, and Policy and leads central payroll processing, payroll operations compliance, and consistent payroll service delivery across central and shared services environments. The role serves as the University’s senior payroll operations and compliance subject matter expert, supporting accurate, timely, controlled, and policy-compliant payroll across schools and units.  This position manages the central payroll processing and customer service teams and establishes the standards, controls, escalation paths, training, and performance measures needed to support consistent payroll service delivery across central and emerging shared services environments. As the shared services model evolves, the role is expected to assume expanded direct management and/or functional oversight responsibilities for payroll shared services.  The role partners with Human Resources, school and unit finance...

This role is responsible for supporting Facilities Management operations through data analysis, regulatory compliance, maintenance systems administration, and planning activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Reporting and Systems Management Develop and analyze facilities performance reports Maintain CMMS data integrity, including work order quality assurance, standards, and configuration updates Administer SharePoint document management systems Support internal financial processes Administer key control tracking 2. Compliance and Documentation Ensure accurate maintenance of regulatory documentation Perform document reconciliation activities Manage hazardous material manifests and associated records 3. Maintenance and Operational Support Administer failure modes and codes within maintenance systems Support predictive maintenance initiatives and associated processes Monitor and validate vendor maintenance documentation Oversee departmental inventory...

The VP of Finance is a key member of the upper management team responsible for the overall integrity of Harvard FCU’s financial reporting, accounting operations, and collections functions. The VP leads these teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information, strong internal controls, effective asset quality management, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The VP of Finance is a strategic partner to the CFO, supporting balance sheet management, budgeting and forecasting, and enterprise performance measurement in alignment with Harvard FCU’s mission and risk appetite. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Financial Management & Reporting Oversee preparation, accuracy and timeliness of financial statements/management reports (e.g. monthly, quarterly and annual financial packages) Ensure reporting complies with GAAP, NCUA regulations and internal policies Direct preparation and submission of regulatory filings (e.g. NCUA Call Reports, state and...

The Financial Aid Office at Harvard Medical School provides comprehensive financial counseling and support to more than 650 M.D. students, as well as students enrolled in HMS master’s programs. The office administers a $42 million M.D. financial aid program designed to reduce financial barriers to an HMS education. Funding is derived from a combination of institutional, federal, and private sources. More than $20 million in institutional need-based scholarship funding is awarded annually to HMS students, along with over $2 million in institutional need-based loan funds. Eligibility for institutional aid requires a thorough assessment of both student and parental financial resources. In addition, the office supports approximately 275 master’s students through the administration of federal financial aid programs. The Financial Aid Office is committed to delivering the highest level of customer service while fostering a positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment. The...

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.           Job Summary:   The Research Manager will manage and contribute to the design and implementation of a portfolio of education-focused research initiatives under the direction of Professor Asim Ijaz Khwaja and the Associate Director of Research. Working across multiple projects at various stages of development, the role will contribute to the analytical and operational components of CID’s research, helping to translate faculty priorities into high-quality, policy-relevant outputs. This position is...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Associate Dean for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Radcliffe Institute’s senior leadership team. The CFO provides vision and direction for the Institute’s overall financial strategy, safeguards its long-term financial sustainability, and advances efficient, effective financial operations in support of Radcliffe’s mission and strategic goals. The Associate Dean for Finance/CFO serves as a principal advisor on strategic planning, long-range financial planning, fundraising, and risk management, and represents the Institute on University-wide committees and working groups. The CFO is accountable for delivering high-quality financial services; producing accurate, timely financial reporting; and ensuring compliance with University policies, internal controls, and applicable laws and regulations, while upholding the highest standards of accuracy, responsiveness, efficiency, and professionalism. As a...

As an integral member of a small team, the Project Administrator (PA) supports the activities, initiatives, and goals of the Dean's Office through timely management of projects and assignments across a robust portfolio. The PA functions as the project administrator for the Dean's Office and serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Chief of Staff (CoS), providing insight and evidence for decisions and driving organizational success. The PA is considered the CoS's deputy, extending their reach and impact on behalf of the Dean. This individual works on a wide array of complex and confidential activities — from drafting agendas and managing projects to supporting dean-level recruitment activities. The position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and poise under pressure while producing high-quality deliverables. The PA assumes full ownership of Finance and Budget responsibilities for the Dean's Office, serving as a Level 4 Approver (up to $50,000). This includes...