107 operations analyst jobs found

Job Summary: Are you excited by the opportunity to help run and optimize the AI services that are changing how a world-class business school works, learns, and innovates? Do you enjoy turning emerging technology into reliable, secure, and well-supported services? If so, consider joining HBS IT as a Senior Application Analyst, AI Operations. This role provides critical subject matter expertise and operational support to our faculty, learners, and staff in support of HBS’s mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world.   The Senior Application Analyst, AI Operations, IT reports to the Manager, IT Collaboration Services and is part of the Application & Service Administration team within HBS IT’s Talent Management, Services and Support IT group. This position is responsible for the reliable, secure, and effective operation and maintenance of HBS IT’s artificial intelligence services, platforms, integrations, and related applications. They partner with HBS IT...

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 Financial Analyst I (FA I) supports the Research Finance Operations (RFO) Team in the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP). The three core functions of this role are: Apply standard practices with the interpretation and recording of...

SUMMARY The HR Analyst and Program Manager is part of the Harvard Library (HL) Human Resources team within Harvard Human Resources.  This role manages key HR functions for Harvard Library (CADM) and FAS Libraries (FAS) and reports to the Associate Director of HR for Harvard Library.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Position Classification:  Analyze and classify positions (new, vacant, and filled) using Harvard benchmarks and guidelines.  Manage the full classification process, including intake, review, decisions, and communications.  Convene and lead the classification committee; may train HL HR staff on classification.  Serve as subject matter expert for library role classification. Consult with subject matter experts in other functional areas as needed.  Classify roles for annual Association of Research Libraries survey.  Review and update classification-related policies, tools, and forms.  Participate in related projects (e.g. Job Family Framework,...

Harvard Medical School Information Systems seeks a Business Systems Analyst professional skilled in leading requirements elicitation, journey mapping, business process redesign, and user-centered design.   This position will support the Harvard Integrated Life Sciences (HILS) Administration and will design, develop, and implement solutions to streamline HILS operations and data collection processes.  The position will collaborate regularly with the HILS Director of Academic Administration and Education Staff to translate business needs into technology strategies and systems requirements.  The position will participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from project inception through ongoing production support, including data analysis, testing, and training. The position will require experience with desktop, mobile, or web-based software applications and relational databases with a service delivery approach.  Familiarity with Peoplesoft Campus Solutions and/or...

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: 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: Independently perform complex financial administration including budget development, financial analysis, and consultation. Provide recommendations for the use of financial resources. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As a key player in the FAS Office of Finance, the Non-Sponsored Funds Analyst will work closely with the Manager of Non-Sponsored funds to support the financial operations and planning for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) non-sponsored funds portfolio.  The Non-Sponsored Funds Analyst will help ensure that the FAS’s non-sponsored funding sources – including endowments, current use gifts, construction gifts, loan funds, and unrestricted designated funds – are properly managed, utilized, and aligned with FAS priorities. Support the Manager of Non-Sponsored Funds in the routine review and analysis of non-sponsored fund balances across the FAS - currently a balance of $1.3 billion, across almost 10,000 individual Funds; independently perform...

**Although the position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the end of the day on Monday, November 23, 2026.** Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a strategic finance leader for Harvard College Library, providing leadership in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, multi-year financial planning, capital planning, fund management, and decision support across a diverse portfolio of operating, endowment, and restricted funds. Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Associate Director leads the Harvard College Library financial portfolio and supervises members of the FP&A team. The Associate Director partners closely with library leadership, budget managers, Accounting, VPDR, FAS Finance, and other University stakeholders to provide strategic financial guidance, strengthen financial stewardship, develop staff,...

The Associate Director of Neuroscience Education will support the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of graduate neuroscience education and trainee development programs. Reporting to the vice chair, this role will collaborate closely with Department of Neurobiology faculty, Program in Neuroscience (PiN) leadership, PiNBAC leadership and the Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation and Scholarship.  The position will provide strategic and operational leadership for core and elective neuroscience courses, professional development programming, mentorship initiatives, educational assessment, and recruitment activities. The Associate Director will also contribute to educational scholarship focused on neuroscience training and student learning. Curriculum Development and Instructional Innovation Serve as Co-Course Director for the core graduate Discipline of Neuroscience course. Collaborate with department faculty to refine and enhance the course syllabus,...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2027 to support an assigned faculty member in one of the following academic units.  Accounting & Management Business, Government and the International Economy Entrepreneurial Management Finance General Management Marketing Negotiation Organizations & Markets Organizational Behavior  Strategy  Technology and Operations Management Research subjects can include but are not limited to: labor economics, marketing economics, private equity / venture capital disclosures and taxation, decision making and gender stereotypes in shaping beliefs, industrial organization and the market design of digital platforms, media economics and economics of digital platforms, emerging financial technologies and alternative data, political economy and empirical corporate finance, R&D strategy and the economics of innovation, entrepreneurial management, corporate social...

Job Summary: Independently perform complex financial administration including budget development, financial analysis, and consultation. Provide recommendations for the use of financial resources. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Finance Administrator serves as the primary financial advisor for an academic department or center or group of units within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Divisional Finance Manager aligned to the academic division, with a dotted line to the academic leader(s) for the unit(s), this role partners closely with faculty, program leaders, and senior administrators to support strategic decision-making through financial planning, analysis and stewardship.  The Financial Administrator oversees all aspects of departmental or center finances, including budgeting, forecasting, proper expense recognition, sponsored and non-sponsored funds, endowments, gifts, and unrestricted resources. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial...

Are you excited by the idea of joining a world-class organization at the intersection of higher education and business? As the professors’ administrative assistant, Faculty Support Specialists provide valuable tactical and administrative help to our faculty in support of Harvard Business School's mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Reporting to a Manager of Unit and Faculty Support the Faculty Support Specialist (FSS) supports faculty with complex administrative duties related to their teaching, research, and other responsibilities. An FSS will act as a seamless extension of the faculty they support and will work closely with other Faculty Support Specialists across ten academic units, as well as with their manager. Faculty Support Specialists also work with and assist peers on activities that support teaching, research, finance, and other departments. We are actively seeking multiple Faculty Support Specialists and encourage you to apply today!...

The Associate Director of Student Funding provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the administration of student funding programs for HMS Office for Graduate Education (OGE), including PhD and master’s students enrolled in OGE-administered academic programs. Responsible for developing and implementing policies, systems, and business processes that ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of tuition, stipend, fellowship, and other student funding. Serving as the institutional expert on student funding operations, the Associate Director leads the design and implementation of new funding workflows in support of evolving institutional priorities, including a new funding model for PhD students at HMS affiliate hospitals. The position also leads the modernization of student funding systems by defining business requirements, partnering with University Information Systems and other stakeholders on system selection and implementation, and improving...

**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 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...

Job Summary: The candidate will join Dr. Karestan Koenen’s Population Mental Health (PMH) Lab to support various research initiatives focused on trauma, mental health, and population genetics. Under the supervision of Dr. Koenen and Dr. Shaili Jha, this Project Coordinator role will serve a dual function providing clinical project coordination for ongoing research studies and administrative and operational support for the broader lab. This role will provide clinical coordination support for study activities, including participant recruitment, interviews, data collection, coding, and analysis. Additionally, this position will support lab operations including finance processing, website updates, grant submissions, event coordination, and other administrative needs for Dr. Koenen and the lab leadership. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Participant Coordination & Clinical Data Collection: Assist in...

Job Summary: The Assistant Director, Operations for Admissions and Financial Aid serves as the technical and systems lead for the MBA Admissions and Financial Aid teams. Reporting to the Director, Operations and partnering closely with the Director, Financial Aid, this position oversees the systems, applications, data flows, and operational processes that support recruitment, application review, interview and evaluation activities, financial aid administration, and student-facing programs.  The role combines advanced Slate administration, application and workflow design, systems integration, data security, project leadership, and cross-functional consultation. The Assistant Director translates business and program needs into secure, sustainable technical solutions; serves as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders; and coordinates work across Admissions, Financial Aid, MBA IT, Technolutions, and other MBA and Harvard partners. The position routinely handles highly...

The Director of Finance (DOF) is a key member of the departmental leadership team, responsible for all department finances (school, sponsored, gift, and other funds) and financial operations (accounting, procurement, accounts payable, and award compliance). Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the DOF partners with colleagues across functions to manage financial risk, close operational gaps, and improve financial processes – while playing a central role in departmental strategic planning. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Sponsored Research Administration/Compliance Review and approve all sponsored proposals: ensure budget accuracy and compliance with local, school, University, and sponsor policies; flag concerns or planning/capacity needs pre-submission, advise team and faculty on best practice. Oversee all post-award reporting and compliance with award terms; ensure faculty receive timely financial updates, analysis, and projections; closely monitor the department’s...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for the financial management, budgeting, and strategy of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Leading a team of 3 financial analysts, the Director is responsible for the development of the School’s $400M+ annual operating budget, multi-year financial plan, monthly forecasts, and management reporting, as well as frequent ad hoc analyses. A key member of the Office of Financial Services leadership team, the Director partners closely with the CFO, and regularly engages with administrative and departmental leaders across the Chan School. The Director plays a critical role in shaping the School’s financial strategy, providing actionable insights to inform resource allocation, investments, and long-range planning in support of the research and teaching mission. This role is highly visible and requires the ability to translate complex financial information...

Harvard Capital Projects (HCP) is an internal resource for the Harvard community providing project management services across the entire campus. HCP works collaboratively with a variety of Harvard Schools and Departments, providing project management services for a variety of campus renewal, campus growth, and development and undergraduate house renewal projects. HCP prides itself on being a center of excellence for capital project delivery.  The Project Manager reports to the Associate Director for Campus Growth and Redevelopment and will be responsible for managing scope within a large project team or independent projects primarily focused on architecture and design, including new construction, full/partial renovations, additions, and interiors. . The project manager may also manage tenant fit outs for both academic and commercial use. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Project Management Works independently and successfully manage, in whole or in part as assigned, core...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Research Associates (General) starting in Summer 2026 to support assigned faculty members leading projects across a variety of business topics including: Harvard Business School AI Institute  - The Harvard Business School AI Institute uses real-world experimentation and rigorous research to shape how artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovation redesign business, science, and society. Managing the Future of Work and US Competitiveness Project - Harvard Business School’s Project on Managing the Future of Work pursues research that business and policy leaders can put into action to navigate this complex landscape. The Project’s current research areas focus on six forces that are redefining the nature of work in the United States as well as in many other advanced and emerging economies. The U.S. Competitiveness Project is a research-led effort to understand and improve the competitiveness of the United...

Job Summary: Harvard Business School’s Doctoral Programs consist of 120+ students across 7 different programs. Join a small, dynamic and dedicated team, where you will have the opportunity to focus on a range of higher education administration; the Doctoral Programs Office manages admissions, course planning, registration and enrollment, student services, progress tracking, career planning, and commencement. This job is for you if you are interested in many different aspects of higher education and care deeply about the student experience! This role focuses primarily focuses on student advising, and plays an instrumental role in admissions and professional development. The position reports to the Director, Doctoral Programs. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Student Advising Serves as the primary contact for current students on departmental policies and requirements, academic resources, research, and job market planning; refers students appropriately to staff, faculty,...

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:  Joshua Margolis Benjamin Esty 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...

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...