172 associate director jobs found

The Senior Associate Director is a full-time exempt employee who works to ensure optimal stewardship for our generous donors in collaboration with colleagues across the University, including senior leaders and fundraisers; FAS and Central Finance Offices, Centers, and Departments; AA&D’s Office of Gift Administration (OGA) and Operations (Ops) teams; and Stewardship and Donor Engagement colleagues. The position builds and maintains a deep understanding of the work of these departments and combines this perspective with an in-depth understanding of the business of stewardship teams to collaboratively improve processes and systems, developing innovative solutions to stewardship operations, systems, and fund finance issues that are integrated and aligned with the systems, structure, and needs of the larger organization. The Senior Associate Director oversees production of financial reports and expenditure analyses, fund information processes, and the maintenance of stewardship...

Harvard University’s Strategic Procurement Department is a central administrative function that serves all Harvard schools, institutes, and administrative units. Our mission is to create value for Harvard by optimizing the procurement of goods and services while upholding the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and supplier partnership. We manage over $3.5 billion in annual addressable spend and are committed to practices that support balance of trade, environmental sustainability, and the University’s long-term financial health. The IT Strategic Sourcing team sits within Strategic Procurement and partners closely with Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT), school CIOs, research computing teams, and central administration to support one of the most technology-intensive academic environments in the world. Responsible for leading the University's IT procurement strategy across a complex, decentralized academic and administrative enterprise. This senior individual...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Alumni Communities, the Associate Director of Alumni Communities is a key member of a team responsible for creating and sustaining lifelong relationships between Harvard Business School and its alumni through engagement opportunities.  This team has been at the forefront of developing and implementing a strategy to support the transition of Harvard Business School (HBS) MBA graduates into the HBS alumni community.  Building on this foundation, the team is evolving its approach to create a more integrated arc of engagement – from prospective student to recent graduate, to lifelong alumnus.  This role is primarily responsible for leading the recent alumni engagement strategy as well as strategies for other audiences as defined by current School priorities.  The Associate Director will play a critical part in strengthening these connections, ensuring that engagement is not episodic but cumulative, reinforcing a lifelong sense of belonging...

The Department of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School seeks an accomplished and collaborative scientist to serve as Associate Director for the Core for Imaging Technology & Education (CITE). The Associate Director will work closely with and report to the Director to support the scientific, operational, and educational mission of a state-of-the-art light microscopy core facility serving the HMS research community. Key Responsibilities Scientific Consultation & User Support Advise faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students on experimental design, sample preparation, acquisition strategies, quantitative imaging, data validation, and image analysis. Provide hands-on imaging training to users across a wide range of biological and biomedical applications. Promote rigorous and reproducible imaging practices. Education & Training Design and deliver workshops on light microscopy and image analysis theory and best practices. Contribute lectures and...

Job Summary:  Are you a systems thinker who excels at translating academic priorities into well-designed, scalable operations? Do you enjoy leading complex, cross-functional work that directly shapes the student and faculty experience? The Associate Director role offers the opportunity to serve as a strategic and operational leader for the MBA Elective Curriculum (EC), driving planning, processes, and continuous improvement. As part of the MBA Registrar’s Office, you will collaborate across stakeholders to ensure a cohesive, data-informed, and high-quality academic experience from course planning through registration and beyond. As the experts in the MBA Program’s academic experience, the Registrar’s Office team provides a variety of services to students, faculty, staff, and alumni and values excellent service to our constituents. Job-Specific Responsibilities: EC Program Design & Implementation  Develop a deep understanding of the EC student and faculty...

This full-time exempt position in Alumni Engagement reports to the Managing Director, Alumni Affairs and Development, and is responsible for planning and executing MD alumni class-based engagement and fundraising efforts, with an emphasis on classes celebrating Reunion.  JOB-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: Manage a portfolio of Reunion classes: Identify, qualify, cultivate, develop strategy, solicit, and/or steward a portfolio of alumni celebrating Reunion for current use, endowed or planned gifts of $10K-$100K (and above as appropriate). Identify, enlist, manage and steward volunteer Committees who have engagement and fundraising responsibilities. Plan and conduct committee meetings (3-4 per year per class). Guide and manage volunteer peer outreach for engagement and fundraising purposes. Set class fundraising goals, based on analysis, and partner with major and planned giving colleagues, as appropriate, on donor strategies. Determine, and execute as appropriate, engagement and event...

Job Summary: The Rock Center for Entrepreneurship champions entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School by leveraging the School’s research, teaching, vibrant ecosystem, and global network to help entrepreneurs, startup joiners, and investors launch, lead, and invest in impactful ventures. Founded in 2003 with the support of pioneering venture capitalist Arthur Rock (MBA ’51), the Center provides students and alumni with the inspiration, skills, tools, and support needed to build enduring companies. The Associate Director of Alumni Programs will lead the Rock Center’s alumni and practitioner engagement strategy, with a strong emphasis on founder development, network development, venture connectivity, and ecosystem activation. This role will focus on building a dynamic platform that connects entrepreneurial alumni, students, faculty, and venture leaders to catalyze new ventures and amplify the School’s impact. With more than 90,000 alumni worldwide and 500+ identified high...

Reporting to the Director, Educational Programs and Accreditation, this role is a strategic partner in advancing HMS Continuing Education priorities and goals, and also provides operational, programmatic and administrative leadership and guidance to the HMS Continuing Education program and sustains its Joint Accreditation with Commendation.   The Associate Director collaborates with HMS Course Directors, Course Administrators, and departmental staff to plan and implement accredited continuing education activities that meet standards and regulations established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and Joint Accreditation (JA) criteria while supporting the office mission and vision. These activities include, but are not limited to, HMS accredited live conferences, online CME, enduring materials, Regularly Scheduled Series and Performance Improvement CME.  The Associate Director also ensures that MyCE, HMS’s accreditation management software, aligns...

Reporting to the Director of the Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR) and University Title IX Coordinator, the Associate Director for Compliance and Title VI Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the University’s compliance with Title VI, as well as overall case management of Title IX Hearings, Appellate Panels, NDAB Determination Panels, and matters subject to the University Committee on Rights and Responsibilities (UCRR) Fact-Finding Procedures. The Associate Director works closely with the Director of CSNDR and University Title IX Coordinator, the Title IX Hearing Chair, and the Director of the Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) on application of the University’s Policies and Procedures addressing sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, and the University’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures (NDAB). The Associate Director is also responsible for supporting the University’s administration and...

Job Summary: The Associate Director of Development at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education (DCE) will design, implement, and grow impactful annual giving and stewardship programs.  As a key member of DCE’s Advancement team, the Associate Director of Development reports directly to the Director of Advancement, with a dotted-line relationship to Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Development. This structure supports close coordination with FAS development teams, alignment of strategy, and access to shared resources.  DCE’s goal is to secure consistent annual support while broadening awareness of the diverse opportunities for engagement across FAS.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Development Strategy  Set and oversee strategy to acquire, retain, and upgrade non-rated and non-managed donors giving between $100 and $10,000, building a robust and sustainable donor pipeline for FAS Development.  Develop and direct DCE annual fund strategy, including setting fundraising...

Job Summary: The Associate Director of Research at the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University will oversee and develop the analytical work for a portfolio of research projects, contribute to the broader strategic vision of projects, and assure the quality of analytic products.  The Associate Director of Research will primarily work on the States Leading States (SLS) Initiative, which partners with state education agencies to evaluate the impact of their policy initiatives and spread effective policies to other states. This position will report to CEPR’s States Leading States Senior Director and will work closely with the Director of Research who oversees the analytic team. The Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University (CEPR) seeks to transform education through quality research and evidence. CEPR and its partners believe all students will learn and thrive when education leaders make decisions using facts and findings, rather than...

Job Summary: Are you a higher ed professional looking to utilize and contribute your program management skills to a high-energy, innovative environment? Are you excited about being part of a collaborative team deeply committed to providing faculty and students with the highest-level MBA academic experience? Are you looking to be highly engaged in the day-to-day processes that support the MBA Program? If so, consider the coordinator role, where you will be a member of the MBA Registrar Services team with a specific focus on the Curricular programs. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Academic Infrastructure  Oversee ongoing updates to the Student Information System database (SIS) to ensure accuracy in date, start time, end time and location details as well as faculty/staff access, student enrollment records and grade reporting. Assist with creation of all courses in SIS; manage lesson and enrollment loads. Liaise with Operations on classroom spaces for Elective Curriculum...

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...

We are seeking an experienced Agentic AI Product Manager to lead the development, oversight, and optimization of agentic AI applications supporting the HBS AI Institute Executive Education portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, Data Science Vendors, this role is responsible for product ownership of AI-driven agent systems that enhance program delivery, operational efficiency, and learner experience. This position serves as the primary owner of agentic AI capabilities across executive education initiatives, working closely with faculty, program leadership, and external vendors. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Product Ownership and Strategy Own the vision, roadmap, and lifecycle management of agentic AI systems supporting executive education content and operations. Maintain and prioritize the product backlog for agentic AI initiatives. Translate business requirements into technical specifications for development teams. Communicate progress, risks, and...

Job Summary: The Manager, Unit and Faculty Support plays a key role in delivering high-quality administrative and operational support to individual faculty and units. The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a group of Faculty Support Specialist (FSSs) and unit coordinators ensuring the faculty and their administrative support staff are and feel well supported. Reporting to the Associate Director, this position partners closely with Unit Heads, faculty, Human Resources, and administrative colleagues to ensure effective service delivery across assigned units. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Unit & Faculty Support Operations Manage the day-to-day administrative operations of assigned faculty units, ensuring smooth delivery of unit activities and faculty support. Partner with Unit Heads and faculty to understand needs and ensure appropriate administrative support is in place. Advise faculty on effective utilization of support staff, including...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Business Development, Marketing, & Ticketing, this position is responsible for leading and developing a comprehensive marketing and fan experience strategy across 42 varsity teams. Additionally, this position will collaborate closely with internal departments, as well as external consultants, vendors and organizations to increase revenue, attendance, and brand awareness. Manages and develops a team consisting of a full-time employee, two 10-month interns, and game-day staff.    Job-Specific Responsibilities: Marketing and Fan Experience Strategy and Planning Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote 42 varsity teams to a wide and diverse audience to generate revenue, increase attendance and enhance awareness of Harvard Athletics. Manages marketing and fan engagement budget to support strategy and plans. Responsible for overall fan engagement and...

The Annual Fund team at Harvard Law School is a dynamic fundraising team dedicated to securing philanthropic support to advance the vision and priorities of the Dean of HLS.    The Annual Fund Staff Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support in planning, organizing, and coordinating a wide range of fundraising activities to meet the department's annual goals. Working as part of a larger team, this position works closely with and supports the Associate Director of Direct Marketing, along with two to three other Annual Fund Team members on their assigned programs and projects.   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.   As an Annual Fund Staff Assistant you will:   Support Annual Fund Direct Marketing efforts: track and update appeal and segmentation details, maintain accurate donor and email list data, and coordinate meetings....

Provides comprehensive primary health care to the University's student, faculty/staff and retiree populations. Responsible for ambulatory medicine and on call coverage. Participates in a team with physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses to provide high quality and compassionate care and provides periodic health educational outreach. May participate in teaching residents and medical students and may practice travel medicine.    Job-Specific Responsibilities: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and empathy for all patients of Harvard’s diverse patient population.  PCP will have outpatient responsibilities for acute, chronic, and preventive care as a practicing physician.  Oversees the care of a panel of primary care patients, attending to patient needs both in the office and between visits, by reviewing care received outside HUHS, laboratory data, secure messages from HUHS care providers and from the patients themselves, and ordering tests as needed to ensure maintenance of...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Associate Director of Facilities Management, the Building Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of campus buildings, supervises building operations staff, and manages maintenance, vendor services, and assigned renovation projects. The position ensures effective use of the work order system, coordinates closely with the Building Systems Manager on operational and systems-related priorities, and maintains high standards of service, safety, and responsiveness for building occupants. The role also supports emergency management efforts and shares on-call responsibilities. This is an essential, on-campus critical position for HRI operations. During emergencies or severe weather, the employee must report to campus to perform non-deferrable work and may be called in outside of their regular schedule. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Manages the daily operations of HRI campus buildings including...

Reporting to the Associate Director of Transit Services, the Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of Harvard University’s Transit operations. The role supports: A 24 hour operation and oversees frontline and administrative staff, daily service delivery, customer service, and compliance activities across fixed-route daytime and evening campus shuttle services, accessible van services, on-demand evening transportation, and charter services. Requires evening and weekend hours. Ensures reliable, safe, and customer-focused operations while supporting strategic initiatives and projects led by the Associate Director and Managing Director of Transportation Services. This position collaborates closely with the Fleet Management team and provides operational support across Transit and Fleet as needed. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Operational Management & Service Delivery Manages daily operations of campus shuttle,...

The Director of Institutional Research & Analytics will lead the Office of Institutional Research & Analytics (OIRA), a core function of the Office of the Provost that supports Harvard’s leadership by providing institutional data analysis and reporting. OIRA serves as a trusted resource for implementing best practices in data synthesis and translation and supports a broad set of university functions.  In this role, the position will direct the development and execution of a portfolio of strategic analytics projects for the University in partnership with the Associate Provost for Institutional Research & Analytics and the Associate Director for Analytics. The Director will also provide guidance and strategic management of the office’s institutional reporting function. The Director will manage both the Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics teams within OIRA.  The Director will be responsible for working with stakeholders across the University on institutional...

About the Organization  The Middle East Initiative (MEI) at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is Harvard University’s principal forum for policy-relevant research and teaching on the contemporary Middle East and North Africa. Through the integration of scholarly research, policy analysis, executive and graduate education, and community engagement, MEI aims to advance public policy and build capacity in the Middle East, with the goal of enhancing the lives of all the region’s peoples.  As part of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, MEI believes that being a diverse and inclusive organization is not only morally right, but also central to our ability to achieve our mission. We do not discriminate against any person based on race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, income, or status as a veteran.  About the Position MEI is seeking an...

Reporting to the Director of Faculty Affairs, this position coordinates and facilitates faculty searches on behalf of the GSD’s academic departments, working as part of a team with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, other search coordinators, and senior faculty Search Committee Chairs.   Please note: This is a full-time, two-year term appointment with the possibility of an extension. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Assist with highly confidential faculty search processes for GSD faculty positions. Staff junior search committee meetings; schedule meetings, take notes, maintain search records, and work closely with search committee chairs regarding scheduling and search timeline. Coordinate and track outreach efforts including formal advertisements, postings on appropriate online job boards, and informal outreach conducted by members of the search committee. Monitor and manage applicant pool using Harvard’s applicant portal; serve as resource for search committee...

The Office of Admissions at Harvard Medical School (HMS) is dedicated to identifying, recruiting, and selecting exceptional students who will contribute meaningfully to the medical profession and advance the school’s mission of leadership, discovery, and service. The office ensures that each entering class reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences essential to excellence in medicine. Working closely with faculty, staff, and affiliated programs, the Office of Admissions plays an important role in cultivating a community of future physician leaders who will thrive at HMS and make a lasting impact on healthcare and society. We seek an accomplished academic physician with a demonstrated record of leadership in medical education and a strong understanding of the higher education admissions landscape. They will be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and a principled leader capable of navigating complexity with fairness and integrity. This position...