Jobs at Harvard Business School

Responsible for developing Japanese language collections, providing reference services, collaborating on educational programs, and managing collection access for Japanese studies.

The Research Assistant II will liaise between study participants and the research team, facilitating study implementation and maintaining communication, while managing data and logistics for ongoing public health studies.

Partner with Professor Zittrain and the Berkman Klein Center to design and execute research and programming on cyberlaw, internet governance, AI, and disinformation. Coordinate teams, summarize large volumes of material, support fundraising and partnerships, prepare curricular materials and lead some teaching, and supervise student research/teaching assistants while ensuring clear communication across stakeholders.

Lead legal research and policy analysis on environmental, energy, and climate law; manage partnerships and convenings; supervise staff attorneys, fellows, and student research assistants; contribute to publications and public engagement advancing environmental justice and clean energy policy.

Lead and coach an operational accounting team for a large real estate portfolio; ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls; manage month/quarter/year-end close, reconciliations, billing, and journal entries; drive accounting system strategy, automation, UAT, and process improvements (Yardi); collaborate with IT and stakeholders; provide high-quality customer service and staff development.

Lead development and growth of professional and lifelong learning programs (summer, J-Term, academic year); partner with faculty and external stakeholders; manage a coordinator; oversee budgets, contracts, registration, and evaluation; coordinate logistics with campus units and vendors; design in-person, online, and hybrid offerings; assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements to support HDS's academic mission.

Work with researchers to analyze large administrative datasets, build and validate statistical and econometric models (including causal inference), produce reproducible analyses and visualizations, and translate findings into dashboards and reports while following privacy and data governance standards.

Lead review, negotiation, and governance of third-party contracts for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Advise department leaders, manage contract risk and compliance, collaborate with OGC and risk partners, support procurement strategy adoption, and drive standardization and process improvements. Serve as principal FAS contact and support change management and supplier risk monitoring.

Perform complex accounting and control functions supporting GL maintenance, revenue recognition, AP/AR, reconciliations, month/quarter/year-end close, billing/collections, financial operations, process improvements, reporting, and compliance for a large, fast-paced education unit.

Coordinate and execute generation and maintenance of transgenic and cultured non-model aquatic animals, design and validate gene-editing and genotyping protocols (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9), manage colonies and records, train researchers, oversee facility operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support outreach and education programs.

Administer and maintain research platforms, web-hosted systems, and databases (MySQL/Postgres); support HPC access (Open OnDemand), develop APIs/scripts, implement monitoring, deploy containerized services, troubleshoot systems, and collaborate with researchers and IT teams to deliver secure, reliable research infrastructure.

Provide Tier 2/3 operational support for enterprise network services, monitor system health, triage ServiceNow incidents, perform root-cause analysis, participate in 24/7 on-call rotation, implement security and compliance controls, coordinate vendor troubleshooting, and document SOPs and configuration standards to maintain reliable network infrastructure.

Lead and supervise audiovisual support operations for classrooms, conferences, hybrid learning, and events across the HMS campus. Provide hands-on troubleshooting, scheduling, ticket triage, escalation management, training, and vendor/contractor coordination. Drive continuous improvement of workflows, documentation, metrics, and technology rollouts to ensure reliable AV services and excellent user experiences.

Provide administrative and calendar support for the Dean's Office, coordinate financial transactions and expense reconciliations, manage correspondence and office supplies, support meetings and events logistics, maintain confidential records, and assist with special projects in a fast-paced academic environment.

Lead career coaching and education for graduate students and alumni: provide one-on-one and group coaching, supervise career staff, develop programs and resources, build employer and alumni relationships, and contribute to strategic planning of the Office of Career and Professional Development.

Manage financial functions (faculty allowances, litigation funds, IOLTA trust accounts), support classroom and clinical teaching (readers, Canvas logistics), run reports, administer intern hiring and supervision, manage translation/interpretation program, maintain communications and filing systems, troubleshoot LegalServer, and coordinate facilities/equipment service requests.

Provide front-desk and broad administrative support for the SHARE team, manage scheduling and travel, maintain records and supplies, coordinate events and vendors, support databases and reporting, assist with policy knowledge and training, and perform confidential office duties including completing required counselor training within six months.

Support day-to-day clinical research activities including participant recruitment, screening, tracking, data review, scheduling, documentation, literature review, and compliance with ICH-GCP and federal regulations. Assist project managers and prepare reports, presentations, and study materials.

The Administrative Coordinator provides transactional and logistical support in HR processes, financial administration, onboarding, and maintenance of departmental records in Genetics and Microbiology at Harvard Medical School.

Lead research operations for CEPR, managing staffing allocation, recruitment/onboarding, compliance (IRB/data use agreements), operational systems and SOPs, and talent development. Develop workflows, maintain compliance calendar, coordinate computing needs, and support project directors to ensure appropriately resourced, documented, and scalable research operations.