Harvard offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
- Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
- Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
- Wellness Options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complimentary health services.
- Facilities Access and Discounts: Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events, and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume/CV are required.
We regret that Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship for this position.
All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
Salary Grade: 057
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
- The ideal candidate is self-directed, can prioritize duties and meet multiple deadlines. Must be able to use a high degree of judgment and independently make sound, strategic decisions. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer and analytical skills. Desire and aptitude to learn complex data query tools required. Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Comfort adapting to a range of information-sharing technologies (G-Suite, Dropbox, teleconferencing) in support of faculty proposal development.
- Strong Working knowledge of financial principles budgeting, and financial analysis, and ability to report and communicate such analyses in concise and informative financial reports. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Familiarity with managing a diverse array of project funding, including industry-sponsored research and philanthropic gifts.
- Knowledge of the OMB Circular; NIH policies and procedures; NSF policies, procedures, and FASTLANE; and current issues in sponsored research administration.
- Familiarity with federal and procurement-type contracts, various research agreements, Gantt charts, and technical reporting is a plus.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and handle complex and confidential information with discretion. Customer service focus required.
- Familiarity with Harvard's grants management systems and policies is desirable. Desire and willingness to assume increasing responsibilities, help develop streamlined processes, build better business procedures. Flexibility and a mindset of getting things done are very important. The ability to function in an entrepreneurial setting is essential.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.