Jobs at Harvard Business School

Write, edit, and produce news stories, press releases, profiles, social posts, and feature content translating AI and neuroscience research for scientific and general audiences. Source and pitch stories, manage social channels, build relationships with faculty and researchers, collaborate with communications teams, and serve as backup copy editor while meeting tight deadlines and institutional standards.

Execute experiments in bacterial genetics and directed evolution, perform molecular cloning, PCR, plasmid and reagent prep, DNA/RNA extraction, prepare Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing libraries, prepare protein samples for LC-MS/MS, analyze transcriptomic and genomic data, maintain electronic lab records, assist in in vitro and in vivo sample processing, and contribute to manuscripts and lab operations.

Lead departmental financial and grants management across sponsored and non-sponsored funds. Supervise and train financial staff, oversee pre- and post-award administration (large NIH portfolio), ensure compliance with sponsor and Harvard policies, develop departmental financial policies, prepare budgets, and collaborate with senior leadership on strategic financial planning.

Provide high-level administrative support to a busy faculty member: manage complex calendars and travel, serve as primary contact for inquiries, support teaching (course websites, materials, exams), edit and proof documents, process financial transactions via Concur and B2P, perform general office duties, and conduct ad hoc research and file management.

Manage pre- and post-award activities for complex interdisciplinary faculty portfolios: identify funding, prepare proposals and budgets, ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies, monitor awards, perform financial analysis and reconciliations, coordinate effort reporting and payroll, oversee subrecipients, prepare reports and approvals, review invoices and agreements, and collaborate with internal offices and stakeholders.

Coordinate Center events and programs, provide administrative and operational support, manage multiple project timelines and deliverables, support research synthesis and grant administration, maintain digital resources and communications, and foster partnerships to advance the Center's research and translation mission.

Senior administrative leader who partners with Department Chair(s) to translate academic priorities into operational plans, oversee local administrative staff, coordinate cross-functional support, lead administrative projects and institutional engagement, and steward departmental resources including space, grants, and delegated funds to enable teaching and research missions.

Manage and develop a cohort of frontline development support staff, overseeing hiring, onboarding, performance management, workload and staffing, training, and process improvements. Partner with frontline officers, HR, and talent teams to ensure high-quality support for fundraisers, coordinate cohort meetings, and lead projects to improve fundraising operations.

Lead application and offensive security efforts: perform penetration tests across apps, systems, cloud, and APIs; operate and support AppSec testing platforms (SAST/DAST/SCA); conduct threat research; recommend remediation; partner with development and SecOps to mature Secure SDLC and incident response capabilities.

Manage architecture and construction projects from design through closeout, overseeing scope, budget, schedule, design and consultant teams, permitting, construction quality control, change management, and stakeholder coordination. Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules; monitor invoices and cash flows; facilitate meetings and approvals; and ensure compliance with codes and project closeout requirements.

Support READS Lab project managers by handling budgets, invoices, and administrative systems; draft and edit teacher-facing curriculum and communications; manage website and social media content; provide event logistics and research study support; contribute to day-to-day operations and quality control for classroom and digital resources.

Provide administrative support for graduate admissions and financial aid processing for LL.M., S.J.D., and Visitors programs: review applications, analyze transcripts, calculate GPAs, manage communications and front desk, assist with visa and orientation tasks, maintain confidential records, and support events and process improvements.

Lead major gift fundraising for Harvard Kennedy School by managing a portfolio of 75–100 prospects, securing $500k+ gifts, developing cultivation/solicitation strategies, partnering with faculty and senior leaders, staffing donor meetings, and coordinating with ARRD teams to meet activity and revenue goals.

Lead international and domestic fundraising for Harvard Kennedy School by managing a 75–100 prospect portfolio, securing $500k+ gifts, planning cultivation trips, partnering with faculty and leadership, and meeting revenue and activity goals through strategy, solicitation, stewardship, and stewardship operations.

Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a 75–100 prospect portfolio to secure $500k+ gifts with an international focus. Develop fundraising strategies, partner with faculty and senior leaders, plan regional travel and donor visits, manage staff support, and collaborate across ARRD to meet solicitation and revenue goals.

Manage a portfolio of 75-100 principal and major gift prospects, developing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to secure $500k+ gifts. Collaborate with faculty, senior administrators, and ARRD teams to plan visits, draft briefings, and achieve monthly activity and annual revenue goals while supervising support staff and contributing to school-wide fundraising plans.

Manage and deliver research integrity education and curriculum across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences; implement research misconduct policies and case procedures; develop SOPs, outreach, reporting, and evaluation plans; manage program logistics, budgets, and stakeholder relationships; support case management and ensure compliance with federal and university rules.

Manage and improve registrar operations and student information systems (PeopleSoft). Perform requirements analysis, reporting, dashboards, PL/SQL/SQL data work, UAT, project management, training, and stakeholder outreach to support enrollment and degree functions.

Provide high-level administrative support to up to three major gift officers, managing prospect research and CRM updates, scheduling and meeting preparation, donor communications, travel and expense coordination, small event logistics, and development-related reporting. Serve as liaison to donors, alumni, faculty, and internal stakeholders while improving processes and ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

Provide advanced research portfolio and post-award management support, act as a concierge for PIs and RPMs to resolve complex policy issues, mentor new research administration staff, develop decision tools and process improvements, and coordinate escalations and audit responses across units.