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By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world‑changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high‑quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Alumni Affairs and Development is a dedicated team supporting Harvard’s advancement activity through front‑line fundraising, alumni and volunteer engagement, technology, prospect management and research, business process, events, communications, and many other areas.

Our goal is to create an environment of respect that leverages the many talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees; to deliver the strongest possible results by incorporating diverse perspectives into our daily work; and to make AA&D a great place to work for everyone. We strive to live our values of respect, inclusion, trust, collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation; and open communication and effective information sharing in our daily interactions and our work.

AA&D is comprised of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Development, Advancement Communications, Events & Donor Relations (ACEDR), University Development and Advancement Solutions (UDAS), the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), and Office of Talent, Administration and Policy (OTAP).

The Director of Events is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the strategic vision, operational direction, and service model for the AA&D Events department. This position leads a high‑performing team of event professionals in a large, complex, and fast‑paced organization while overseeing a portfolio of high‑profile and institutionally significant events that require extensive coordination across AA&D, University partners, and external vendors.

The Director will serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), University Development and Advancement Services (UDAS), and the Office of the Vice President for AA&D. This role is responsible for aligning event strategy and execution with institutional priorities, advancing innovative engagement opportunities, guiding internal and U‑wide cross‑functional planning teams, and ensuring operational excellence across all event activities.

Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, organizational management, strategic planning, relationship management, financial and operational oversight, customer service, and the ability to lead through change while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the AA&D Events department, including long‑term planning, organizational effectiveness, and team development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of event professionals by establishing clear goals, performance expectations, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Partner with the Executive Director and internal units to develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy aligned with AA&D and University priorities, ensuring consistency, quality, innovation, and impact across all events.
• Serve as a senior advisor and thought partner to institutional leadership regarding engagement strategy, event planning, and constituent experience.
• Foster strong partnerships across AA&D to ensure cross‑unit collaboration, planning, alignment, and effective resource management.
• Oversee and strengthen AA&D’s partnerships with a variety of campus partners, including Campus Event Services (catering and facilities), spaces, HUPD, AV, transportation.
• Contribute to organizational strategic planning efforts and translate institutional goals into actionable event and engagement strategies.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators and metrics to evaluate event effectiveness, constituent engagement, operational efficiency, and return on investment.
• Lead the integration of emerging technologies and innovative approaches for in‑person, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Oversee departmental operations, including workflow management, staffing models, budgeting, vendor relationships, and service delivery standards.
• Ensure operational excellence through the effective use of AA&D systems and technologies, including Workfront, Harvard CRM (Advance), and other event management platforms.
• Develop scalable processes, policies, and best practices that support high‑quality event execution and sustainable departmental growth.
• Provide consultation and guidance on event strategy and best practices to colleagues across the University as requested.
• Lead departmental communication efforts and facilitate regular team and stakeholder meetings to support transparency, collaboration, and alignment.
• Uphold AA&D’s core values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion, collaboration, and open communication while fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Perform other duties as required consistent with the level and scope of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in event planning, engagement strategy, or related fields, including at least 5 years of leadership and staff management experience in a complex organization.
• This position requires the ability to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Travel, evening and weekend work required.
• You will be expected to work certain events/campus activities, such as reunions each Spring, and participate in department retreats that are taking place on campus in Cambridge, MA.

• Strong leadership and organizational management skills with experience building and leading high‑performing teams.
• Exceptional strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, faculty, donors, alumni, and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience leading through organizational change and implementing new processes and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to use data and metrics to inform decision‑making.
• High attention to detail, professionalism, flexibility, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience with CRM and project management systems.
• Familiarity with higher education, alumni relations, development, or advancement environments preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Orientation and Review Period: 6 months
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre‑Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Please submit a cover letter with your application.

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non‑Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard‑designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

This position is salary grade level 060. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non‑discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world‑changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education.

Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE)’s senior HR leader and the institutional architect for how the School recruits, compensates, develops, and supports its workforce. The CHRO works closely with the Dean’s Office, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief People Officer (CPO), and the senior leadership team to ensure HR operations, compliance, and workforce strategy are executed with rigor, equity, and excellence.

As HGSE’s lead expert on employment law, university policy, and HR risk, the CHRO ensures that HR practices are legally sound, equitable, and aligned with university standards, and that the School rests on a scalable, compliant, and data‑driven HR foundation. The CHRO also leads the responsible adoption of AI across HR operations so that emerging technologies enhance efficiency, insight, and decision‑making while maintaining ethical and compliant practices.

The CHRO serves as a strategic leader for a workforce of more than 400 faculty and staff and several hundred student employees across academic, research, and administrative functions. This includes more than 100 faculty members, a substantial population of union‑represented employees, and a diverse range of academic and administrative professionals. Partnering with leaders across more than 30 departments, centers, and administrative units, the CHRO advances workforce strategy in a complex, mission‑driven environment that requires navigating faculty governance, university‑wide policies, collective bargaining agreements, and the evolving needs of a leading research university.

Leading a dedicated HR team, the CHRO oversees talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, compensation, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, learning and development, and performance management. The role supports significant annual hiring activity and maintains relationships with multiple bargaining units, including HUCTW and HGSU. As a member of the School’s senior leadership team, the CHRO collaborates with Harvard’s Vice President for Human Resources and peer CHROs across the University, and supports a predominantly hybrid workforce operating across multiple locations, balancing strategic leadership with operational excellence in a highly collaborative environment.

• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to the CAO, Dean's Office, and leadership team, ensuring that HR strategy is fully integrated into HGSE's institutional priorities, workforce investments, and long‑term planning. Translate institutional goals into clear workforce implications, including staffing models, capability requirements, and operating constraints.
• Partner with the Dean’s Office, the CAO, and the CPO to lead school‑wide workforce strategy, advising on organizational structures, headcount planning, and capability development required to advance HGSE's mission, with a particular focus on ensuring that workforce design aligns with both financial realities and long‑term strategic ambitions.
• Represent HGSE in university‑wide HR forums on policy, compliance, compensation, and workforce governance, serving as a credible and influential voice for HGSE's needs within broader Harvard frameworks.
• Monitor and interpret external trends‑including employment law, higher education workforce dynamics, and the impact of emerging technologies such as AI on workforce composition‑translating these into actionable recommendations for institutional leadership.
• Participate actively in governance, strategic planning, and budgeting processes to ensure that HR capacity, risk exposure, and workforce investment decisions are explicitly considered in institutional decision‑making.

• Lead and continuously improve all aspects of HR operations, including payroll, HRIS (PeopleSoft), employee lifecycle transactions, leaves of absence, and compliance for contingent and student workers, ensuring a consistently high standard of accuracy, responsiveness, and service quality.
• Establish and maintain a formal HR Service Catalog with clearly defined service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring transparency, accountability, and a shared understanding of service expectations across research centers and administrative units.
• Design, own, and continuously refine HR workflows and service delivery processes, systematically identifying inefficiencies, reducing cycle times, and addressing root causes of service breakdowns.
• Drive the thoughtful adoption of automation and AI‑enabled tools, recognizing varying levels of maturity across solutions, to streamline transactional work where appropriate, reduce manual effort, and improve consistency and scalability of HR services over time.
• Explore and selectively implement AI‑enabled service delivery models—such as virtual assistants, intelligent intake, and case routing systems—where tools are sufficiently mature and reliable, to enhance responsiveness, improve user experience, and allow HR staff to focus on higher‑value advisory work.
• Build and sustain a data‑informed HR operations function, establishing regular reporting cadences for workforce metrics, SLA performance, service demand patterns, and operational outcomes.

• Serve as HGSE's primary expert on employment law, university HR policy, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all people‑related practices meet federal and Massachusetts law, Harvard University standards, and HGSE‑specific policies.
• Lead Title IX and Non‑Discrimination and Anti‑Bullying (NDAB) coordination responsibilities, partnering closely with university compliance offices to ensure appropriate reporting, investigation, and resolution processes.
• Design, interpret, and enforce HR policies, ensuring they are clearly communicated, consistently applied, and regularly updated to reflect evolving legal requirements and institutional priorities.
• Leverage, where appropriate, AI‑supported tools to enhance policy interpretation, documentation quality, and the early identification of potential risk patterns in employee relations, grievances, and compliance issues, while acknowledging current limitations in accuracy and context.
• Lead complex employee relations matters— including investigations, performance escalations, separations, and union‑related issues— with a high degree of discretion, fairness, and legal rigor.
• Establish and oversee governance frameworks for the responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI in HR processes, including guidelines for bias mitigation, transparency, and appropriate use in decision‑making.
• Anticipate and proactively mitigate HR‑related risks, advising the CAO on issues with potential legal, reputational, or institutional impact.

• In partnership with the CPO, lead and steward HGSE's compensation philosophy and total rewards framework, ensuring alignment with institutional values, market competitiveness, and internal equity.
• Lead the annual salary planning cycle, compensation equity reviews, reclassification processes, and market benchmarking efforts, translating complex data into clear and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Utilize advanced analytics and, where feasible, AI‑enabled modeling tools to simulate compensation scenarios, identify potential inequities, and assess the financial and organizational implications of compensation decisions, recognizing that some tools may require validation before broad adoption.
• Initiate and lead analyses of external compensation competitiveness, using data‑driven insights to inform HGSE's position within university‑wide compensation structures and to advocate effectively for HGSE staff.
• Partner with the CPO on the cultural and experiential dimensions of total rewards, ensuring alignment between compensation structures and how employees perceive and experience value.
• Ensure benefits programs are clearly communicated, accessible, and equitably administered across diverse employee populations.

• Oversee HGSE's talent acquisition strategy, including full‑cycle recruiting, inclusive hiring practices, sourcing strategies, and hiring manager support, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and culture and community commitments.
• Integrate AI‑enabled tools into recruiting processes—such as candidate sourcing, screening support, and job description optimization—where appropriate and validated, to improve efficiency, consistency, and equity in hiring.
• Lead the systems, compliance, and operational components of onboarding, ensuring that new hires are effectively and efficiently integrated from an administrative and compliance perspective.
• In partnership with the CPO, support a comprehensive succession planning framework, identifying critical roles, assessing bench strength, and mitigating institutional risk related to key positions.
• Leverage predictive analytics to identify hiring needs, talent pipeline gaps, attrition risks, and advancement disparities, translating insights into targeted HR strategies.
• Partner with the CPO to ensure alignment between talent infrastructure (owned by HR) and talent experience, development, and engagement (owned by the CPO).

• Lead the HR consulting function, ensuring that academic departments, research centers, and administrative units receive consistent, high‑quality, and responsive HR support through a clearly defined consulting model.
• Provide senior‑level guidance to managers and leaders on performance management, employee relations, accommodations, policy interpretation, and complex personnel issues.
• Equip HR consulting staff with AI‑assisted tools, where appropriate, to enhance case analysis, documentation quality, and consistency of guidance, while maintaining strong human judgment and contextual understanding and recognizing current tool limitations.
• Establish and maintain clear escalation pathways for resolving HR service issues, ensuring that concerns are addressed efficiently and transparently.
• Ensure that HR consulting practices align with the cultural and behavioral expectations established by the CPO, reinforcing a consistent institutional approach to leadership and management.

• Lead workforce planning efforts, translating institutional strategy into staffing models, role definitions, and budget implications.
• Utilize AI‑enabled modeling and scenario planning tools, where sufficiently mature, to evaluate organizational design options, forecast workforce needs, and assess the impact of structural changes.
• Assess and plan for the workforce implications of emerging technologies, including AI, such as role evolution, reskilling requirements, and changes to staffing models.
• Partner with the CPO on the cultural and change management aspects of organizational transformation, ensuring alignment between structural decisions and employee experience.
• Oversee the design and management of contingent, student, and temporary workforce structures, ensuring compliance and equitable treatment.

• Establish a disciplined, data‑driven approach to HR strategy, using analytics to generate insights on workforce trends, compensation equity, attrition risk, talent pipeline health, and operational performance.
• Own the HR technology strategy, including HRIS architecture, system integrations, vendor partnerships, and the evaluation and implementation of AI‑enabled platforms.
• Develop and advance predictive and prescriptive analytics capabilities, incorporating AI where appropriate, to enable HR and institutional leaders to move from retrospective reporting to increasingly forward‑looking, action‑oriented decision‑making over time.
• Partner with IT and the CPO to ensure alignment between operational HR systems and employee experience platforms, creating a cohesive and effective technology ecosystem.
• Define data governance, quality standards, and ethical guidelines for the use of workforce data and AI tools.
• Communicate HR insights through clear, accessible reporting and storytelling, enabling the Dean, CAO, and senior leadership to make informed decisions about workforce investment, policy, and risk.

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in complex organizations.
• Deep expertise in employment law, compliance, and HR operations.
• Experience leading HR technology and data‑driven transformation initiatives, including AI adoption.
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

• Experience in higher education or similarly complex institutions.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft and university HR systems.
• Experience implementing AI‑enabled HR tools or advanced analytics capabilities.
• Track record of improving HR service delivery and operational performance.

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work‑life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non‑Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard‑designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre‑Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Credit

This position is salary grade level 062. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non‑discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through cutting-edge research, education, and global collaboration. Our school is a special place to work because of its vibrant, mission-driven community, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to addressing some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance are valued.

Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values, Principles of Citizenship, and Dean’s AAA vision about our school’s ongoing strategic initiatives.

The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public’s health through learning, discovery and communication. To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations.

The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) supports the School’s mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds. It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. SPA is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals for funding and to ensure that proposals and then awards conform and are managed according to sponsor guidelines and University policies.

The Associate Director of Finance (ADF) supports innovative research at the world’s leading public health research institution, working across the Department of Environmental Health and the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS). The Department of Environmental Health advances environmental health through hands‑on learning, evidence-based research, and translation of discoveries into actions that reduce harmful exposures and improve health, with longstanding strengths in the epidemiology of cancer, cardiovascular, and other chronic diseases. It also educates and prepares future medical and public health leaders. Administered by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) brings together scientists from across the University to make critical advances in population research. With over 70 affiliated faculty from the Kennedy School of Government, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Medical School, and other schools, HCPDS is a University-wide, interdisciplinary center dedicated to understanding how demographic change and social and physical environments shape global population health.

The Associate Director of Finance is a key departmental leader responsible for overall financial and grants management. This role supervises a team of financial staff, including grant managers and accounts payable personnel. The position reports to the Director of Finance, Administration, and Compliance in Sponsored Programs Administration, with joint reporting lines to the Director of Administration (EH) and the Deputy Director (HCPDS).

• Team Management
  • Supervising and training research and financial administrators; providing daily guidance
  • Allocating workloads to maximize research administrator effectiveness
  • Assessing performance and conducting reviews for staff
  • Serving as a resource for Grants Managers by assisting them in interpreting Harvard, School and sponsor policies, regulations, and procedures
  • Having overall responsibility for the management of non-sponsored funding, including gifts and endowments
• Oversight of Department’s Sponsored Research
  • Overseeing pre- and post-award management for a large portfolio of sponsored research grants and subcontracts, a large portion of which is from the NIH
  • Providing guidance to the faculty, ensuring they have the information they need to effectively and compliantly manage their funding and effort
  • Developing and implementing departmental policies and processes
  • Ensuring research administration compliance with sponsor guidelines and Harvard policies
  • Ensuring departmental financial transactions are compliant with Harvard and sponsor policies and regulations; approves and transmits most departmental transactions
• Strategic and Financial Leadership
  • Oversight and management of the department’s non-sponsored accounts. These include but are not limited to endowments, gifts, start-up funding, and cost recovery centers
  • Collaborates with departments academic staff regarding student finances and financial planning
  • Preparing annual Department budget, working closely with the Department Administrator and senior leadership
  • Working closely with senior management, including the Director of Administration, Department Chair, and Directors of educational programs and student services, in developing and implementing strategic financial plans
  • Participating in School-wide and University-wide initiatives and meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations
• Supervisory experience

• MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field
• CRA certification
• Strong computing skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of advanced financial principles, budget management, financial analysis
• Expert knowledge of federal sponsored research policies and regulations strongly preferred
• Experience working with international projects
• Education and/or experience with general finance and accounting concepts and practices
• Knowledge of Harvard systems including GMAS, HART, Buy2Pay, and Concur
• Knowledge of human subject use, animal use and other research compliance areas
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Experience working with faculty and students
• Effectively assesses priorities, manages change, and effectively juggles multiple complex activities in a time-sensitive environment

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Credit

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard‑designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work‑life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non‑discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world‑changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Join a community that combines excellence in legal education and scholarship with a deep commitment to justice. Here at Harvard Law School (HLS), you’ll find an environment that values who you are and encourages you to grow, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact. Wherever you are in your career journey, HLS is a place where you can thrive, contribute, and be part of something bigger.

The Berkman Klein Center is hiring practitioners from industry and elsewhere to develop products, tools, and protocols for existing and new social media platforms. Teams of technologists will generate and drive new ideas, projects, and experiments. The output will range from white papers to fully‑functional product prototypes.

A Senior Engineer will work with a small team of engineers to design, build, and test new kinds of social media technology. We are looking for generalists, engineers that can work on building technology that spans the entire stack, from back‑end storage to front‑end user interfaces. In concert with staff including other engineers, designers, product managers, and leadership, the engineer will ensure that the new technology satisfies traditional engineering goals like scalability and robustness while meeting goals that center responsible technology principles (e.g., giving users more control over their data, or strengthening a user's ability to defend against online harassment).

As a Senior Engineer you will:

• Design, build, and test new social media infrastructure using appropriate software languages and methodologies.
• Engage with senior management and external stakeholders (e.g., open‑source project leaders) to integrate technology with the larger tech ecosystem.
• Collaborate with others to identify technical areas of cross‑pollination.
• Engage with the larger Berkman Klein Center communities (e.g., by attending workshops and seminars) to learn from the Center’s dynamic intellectual environment and share individual and team learnings.

Minimum of five years’ post‑secondary education or relevant work experience

We are looking for people who have:

• Technical experience with coding, testing, UX design, or other CS skills
• The ability to work on open‑ended problems in ambiguous spaces
• A strong sense of communication with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience in the trust and safety space is a plus

Appointment End Date: This is a term appointment expected to extend through December 31, 2026, subject to departmental funding and need.

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full‑time

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre‑Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Other Information: All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

Work Format Details: This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that the duties and responsibilities can effectively be performed fully remotely at a non‑Harvard location. Employees in fully remote positions must work all scheduled hours in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. At the discretion of the department, fully remote employees may occasionally be required on site at a Harvard location. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges: This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits: Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work‑life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non‑discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Dean for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide leadership in financial strategy and operations at the Radcliffe Institute. The CFO will be responsible for financial management, budgeting, and developing financial models to support strategic decision-making.

With a focus on ensuring the institute's financial sustainability, this pivotal role requires at least ten years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Harvard University is hiring a VP of Finance, a senior management role responsible for the financial integrity of Harvard FCU. The VP will lead financial reporting and accounting operations while collaborating with the CFO on budgeting and strategic planning.

Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Overview

Harvard University’s Central Administration and Strategic Procurement function seek to transform procurement into a strategic, value‑generating function. This role partners with the Chief Procurement Officer to drive enterprise change, manage a five‑year strategic roadmap, and institutionalize AI enablement across the procurement lifecycle. It requires high‑level diplomacy, executive presence, and the ability to influence without direct authority across a decentralized university environment.

• Own the multiyear strategic roadmap and maturity model, translating vision into a sequenced portfolio of initiatives with defined outcomes, interdependencies, and clear ownership.
• Establish and lead transformation governance to drive predictable execution, benefits realization, risk management, and reporting cadence.
• Design, implement, and refine the target operating model—processes, roles, controls, and system-enabled workflows—to improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience.
• Lead critical projects that serve as primary transformation platforms, driving adoption, risk reduction, and applied standard work.
• Champion AI enablement across procurement by integrating generative AI and machine learning into workflows and analytics to progress from descriptive to predictive and prescriptive insights.
• Identify and integrate enabling technologies that remove low-value transactional work and unlock capacity for strategic category management and supplier innovation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders to design and execute change management, communications, and training programs that embed modernization and cultural transformation.
• Build and lead a Procurement Center of Excellence and cross‑director support model, creating playbooks, tools, standards, and metrics to institutionalize best practices across the University.
• Lead complex, cross‑functional programs from concept through stabilization with defined scope, success measures, timelines, and governance.
• Develop business cases and implementation plans; track value realization and continuously optimize based on performance data.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and executive communications; prepare materials for senior forums and facilitate decision‑making.
• Manage external partners and vendors to ensure outcomes, quality, and value for money.
• Identify and mitigate risks; ensure controls, policy alignment, and compliance with University requirements.
• Build and develop high‑performing teams; clarify expectations, coach talent, and foster accountability and collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience leading enterprise transformation, operating model modernization, or large‑scale program management.

• Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and delivering measurable outcomes in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate strategy into executable plans and present to executive audiences.
• Experience modernizing procurement functions, including deployment of eProcurement, CLM, P2P, supplier management, and analytics solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with AI, automation, data platforms, and advanced analytics in a procurement or related operational context.
• Formal change management and/or program management credentials (e.g., Prosci, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma) preferred.
• Experience in higher education or similarly decentralized institutions with complex stakeholder landscapes.

• Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred

Harvard University’s Central Administration supports the university’s excellence by understanding and serving the needs of schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. CADM provides services to help schools achieve their goals through dynamic, collaborative partnerships.

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package to support work‑life balance and wellbeing. The package includes, but is not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits, campus perks

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

• Partner with the Director of Research to strengthen and expand the prospect pipeline through the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of high-potential donor prospects using evolving research tools, screening resources, and data analytics.
• Develop and implement proactive prospecting and pipeline development strategies utilizing data mining, predictive modeling, relationship mapping, and wealth and affinity analysis to identify new major and principal gift prospects and support data-driven portfolio growth and fundraising strategy.
• Collaborate closely with principal and major gift officers to identify, qualify, and strategically advance prospects through the fundraising pipeline in alignment with institutional priorities and fundraising goals.
• Partner with and participate in prospect strategy discussions with frontline fundraising teams to support portfolio development and prospect strategy by providing actionable research, analysis, and recommendations on donor capacity, inclination, interests, and engagement.

• Conduct in depth research on current and potential donors, including biographical, business, philanthropic, and financial information.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-organized research products (profiles, briefings, memos, landscape scans) for senior leadership and frontline fundraisers.
• Analyze wealth indicators and philanthropic behavior to estimate giving capacity and identify strategic opportunities for principal and major gift cultivation.
• Monitor news, public filings, and other sources to keep stakeholders informed of developments affecting key prospects and donors.

• Lead or oversee due diligence reviews on high-priority prospects and institutional partners, with attention to litigation, regulatory actions, sanctions and watchlists, corruption and fraud, and other activities that may conflict with HMS’s mission and values.
• Summarize findings in balanced, evidence-based assessments that clearly distinguish fact from allegation, convey levels of risk, and outline any ambiguities or limitations.
• Collaborate with Development leadership and other campus partners on the integration of due diligence into gift acceptance and prospect strategy decisions.

• Work with Development Technology colleagues to extract, clean, and interpret data from the fundraising database and related systems to support prospecting, portfolio analysis, and campaign planning.
• Use Excel and other tools (e.g., SQL, R, Python, or similar) to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and develop reports that inform prospect identification and portfolio management.
• Thoughtfully incorporate AI tools (for example, large language models, GPTs/Gens, and other generative AI applications) to assist with tasks such as summarizing long documents, scanning open-source media, organizing notes, and drafting initial language.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 5 or more years of progressively responsible experience in prospect research, due diligence, analytics, consulting, financial analysis, journalism, or a closely related field.

• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data cleansing).
• Experience querying, exporting, and interpreting data from a CRM or fundraising database (familiarity with Advance helpful).
• Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive research using public records, news databases, business and financial filings, and specialized research tools.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, succinct written products tailored to senior audiences.
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience with SQL and at least one statistical or scripting language (e.g., R or Python) for data analysis and modeling.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Familiarity with AI enabled tools and a track record of using them thoughtfully to enhance, rather than replace, human research and judgment.
• Prior responsibility for due diligence or reputational risk assessments in a fundraising, legal, compliance, or corporate environment.
• Experience with advancement databases (e.g., Blackbaud, Salesforce, Ellucian Advance, or similar).
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the portal.

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Harvard University is seeking a Senior Director of IT Strategy and Project Management to drive impactful outcomes for its students and faculty. The role involves overseeing strategic planning and aligning decision-making across various IT units, while fostering collaboration and communication within the organization.

Located in Cambridge, MA, the position offers a hybrid work model, requiring at least two days on campus. The salary range is $170,000 to $210,000 per year, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.