The Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition Group advances Harvard University's mission of excellence by attracting, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent who are committed to innovation, service, and impact. We serve as strategic partners in building a workforce that supports the University's academic and operational goals. Through collaborative relationships and a deep understanding of the University’s complex and evolving needs, we deliver high-quality, efficient, and forward-thinking talent strategies.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition

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**Company Description**

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.

**Why join Harvard University Central Administration?**

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, Communications, Events & Donor Relations, University Development and Advancement Solutions, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), and AA&D Administration.

**Job Description**

**Job Summary:**

As a member of the Alumni Affairs and Development Events team, this full-time, overtime eligible position reports to the Deputy Director, Events. The Events Coordinator is responsible for creating and managing event databases, tracking invitee responses, event production, event execution, training new hires, and projects as required. In addition to technical support and database management, this role may be responsible for the coordination of select small events that are internal or external to the organization. The Events Coordinator may be tasked with event research projects, shadowing event leads, and other tasks as assigned.

**Job-Specific Responsibilities:**

- Create and maintain FileMaker Pro database of event invitees, the main event tracking tool. Significant amount of computer work, downloading invitation pools, creating tracking systems for each event, recording responses, creating reports that include all results, and data entry of incoming responses.

- Coordinate all assigned event mailings including save-the-date, invitation and confirmation mailings.

- Communicate with guests by phone, in writing, and at events.

- Design and produce reports and production materials (name tags, seating tags, place cards, tent cards, etc.). Includes proofing of event materials for all department events.

- Responds to questions from staff, faculty, vendors, and guests.

- Manage Perfect Table seating databases.

- Regularly attend internal training for event platforms and systems. Oversee and help develop the training of new Coordinators and Staff Assistants, including creating and maintaining training documents.

- Provide research and support to Event leads, such as briefings or projects as needed.

- May be asked to lead select small events or take on areas of larger events, which could require negotiation with vendors in a professional and informed manner, organizing logistical needs, creating timelines, maintaining budgets, recruiting and assigning staff for execution of event.

- Assigned department specific projects including developing organization systems and department statistical reports.

- Tactful judgement, forward thinking, resourcefulness, and proactivity are all necessary. Ability to always handle confidential information.

**Physical Requirements:**

- Job requires standing for long periods of time and the ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

**Qualifications**

**Basic Qualifications:**

- Must have a minimum of two years of experience in planning and coordinating meetings and events or transferable experience.

- Must have working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook software with technological adeptness for other platforms.

- Overtime required (can be significant during peak periods) including evenings and weekends.

- Job requires standing for long periods of time and the ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

- May travel in order to staff events.

- You will be expected to work certain events, such as reunions each Spring, be in the office frequently for event production and participate in department retreats that take place on campus in Cambridge, MA.

**Additional Qualifications and Skills:**

- BA/BS degree from an accredited university preferred; two or more years related office experience, preferably in an academic environment.

- Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have strong interpersonal and tactful communication skills. Ability to establish and promote good working relationships with alumni, colleagues, faculty, administrators, students, and vendors. Works well on a large team.

- Must be flexible and possess the ability to handle multiple tasks accurately under multiple and competing deadlines. Must be able to work independently and take initiative. Must have ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.

- Must be a professional, proactive, creative, collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented individual. Should have ability to think strategically and conceptually, and display sound judgment.

- Knowledge of PCs and specifically of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is essential. Intermediate/advanced Filemaker Pro skills a plus. Intermediate/advanced Zoom meeting and webinar skills a plus.

- Aptitude for technology and willingness to embrace different technology platforms

- Must be energetic, motivated to learn, and open to change.

- Excellent speaking, writing, and client service skills required. Professional phone etiquette required.

Additional Information

Additional Information

- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week

- Orientation and Review Period: 3 months

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

- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

- Please include a cover letter with your application

**Work Format Details**

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.

**Salary Grade and Ranges**

This position is salary grade level 055. 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.

**EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement**

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.

Coordinator, AA&D Events

**Company Description**

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.

**Why join Harvard University Central Administration?**

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.

**Job Description**

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping and custodial to a large portion of the University. (FMO) a department Campus Services, offers primary building maintenance, landscape, fire safety, custodial and event support services to Harvard schools and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and customer-determined standards.

**Job-Specific Responsibilities:**

- Performs all aspects of landscape maintenance, including, but not limited to organic and conventional care and maintenance of turf, shrubs, annuals, snow removal and litter pickup throughout campus.

- Performs ongoing maintenance of landscape systems, including: aeration, fertilization, renovations (seeding and sodding) of turf; and routine maintenance of walkways, roadways, and irrigation systems.

- Performs mowing and edging of turf areas in accordance with established standards. Assists in the planting and maintenance of the annual and perennial gardens and display containers.

- Performs routine maintenance of walkways, roadways, and drainage systems. Performs all aspects of leaf and snow removal services, including, but not limited to operating plow trucks, skid loaders, snow throwers, salt spreaders and hand shovels. During off-season, assists with clean up and maintenance of building, shops, mechanical rooms, utilities distribution tunnels, including debris removal, furniture moving and event support.

**Working Conditions:**

- Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel (required to provide on-site support during emergency situations as determined by management).

**Physical Requirements:**

- Ability to perform outdoor work for prolonged periods of time, often during inclement weather conditions.

- Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and reaching, occasional work in restricted spaces and frequent carrying/transporting heavy loads up to 50 lb.

**Qualifications**

**Basic Qualifications:**

- A minimum of one-year experience in landscape installation and maintenance, including primary turf maintenance and snow removal techniques required.

- Must possess and maintain the following as a condition of employment:

- Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving history

- Massachusetts hydraulic hoisting license

**Additional Qualifications and Skills:**

- Must complete and pass Mass. DOT physical at agreed upon time after date of hire.

- Must be able to properly operate a variety of equipment and tools including, but not limited to: hand mowers, leaf blowers, and various snow removal equipment (e.g., salt spreaders, snow plows, and throwers).

- Must be quality focused and able to communicate effectively with peers and customers, clearly and professionally in English.

- This position is based primarily on campus, in Massachusetts.

- This position has restrictions on time off requests during winter months and is frequently required to work overtime for snow removal and other emergencies and to support University events.

**Certificates and Licenses:**

- Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving history

- Massachusetts hydraulic hoisting license (Must complete and pass Mass. DOT physical at agreed upon time after date of hire.)

Additional Information

**Work Schedule:**

- 40 hours per week

- Sunday: Off

- Monday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

- Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

- Friday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

- Saturday: Off

**Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable):**

- $29.56/hour

**Visa Sponsorship Information:**

- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

**Pre-Employment Screening:**

- Identity

- Criminal

- Certification(s) / License(s)

- Motor Vehicle Record

- Drug Test

- CORI

- References

**Work Format Details**

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.

**Salary Grade and Ranges**

This position is salary grade level 000. Corresponding salary information can be found in the job description above.

**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.

**EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement**

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.

Property Maintenance Worker I

**Company Description**

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.

**Why join Harvard University Central Administration?**

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.

**Job Description**

The High Tension Technician will work in the Campus Services Electrical Distribution Group. Will be involved in all aspects of testing and calibration of the installation, operations, metering, and maintenance of Harvard University's low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, to ensure safe and reliable delivery of electric power to the campus

**Physical Requirements:**

- The candidate must be physically fit and able to climb staging and ladders, lift manhole covers, and maneuver power circuit breakers.

- The candidate may be required to bend, reach, and hold position for extended periods of time.

- Occasional heavy lifting and considerable walking, climbing, and stooping are involved.

- The candidate must be capable of wearing a full body harness for confined space work and be able to pass a medical physical.

**Working Conditions:**

- Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel

**Qualifications**

**Basic Qualifications:**

- The candidate must have a Massachusetts Journeyman's license for a minimum period of five years; extensive experience in various aspects of testing, operating, inspecting and calibrating relays, metering equipment, medium and low voltage power circuit breakers and switches, switchboards, 5kv and 15kv cable and various types of power distribution and control transformers in existing and new installations.

- Proficiency in equipment operation and controls, system grounding, infra-red scanning and maintenance of utility- type (up to 15kV) distribution systems and ancillary equipment; up to and including underground manholes and ductbanks.

- Experience in the installation and maintenance of miscellaneous low voltage electrical systems and equipment and of electric motors and starting equipment and of electric motors and starting equipment.

**Additional Qualifications and Skills:**

- The candidate must have experience in preparing technical test reports; reading and interpreting plans, specifications, operating manuals and other written materials associated with this operation.

- Working knowledge of NETA acceptance and maintenance specifications.

- Must be able to work independently and take initiative when necessary, as well as capable of working as a member of a team in conjunction with other trades.

- Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices, and perform work in accordance with regulatory and university standards.

- Must be able to routinely communicate with peers and customers, in a clear and professional manner.

- The candidate must be familiar with OSHA regulations concerning electrical safety and those concerning lockout/tagout procedures and work in confined spaces.

- All training courses concerning safety, operational, testing, grounding, and maintenance practices completed by the candidate must have been conducted by an organization recognized by the University as a qualified authority.

- Proficiency with Word and Excel

- The candidate must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime hours, that include extended hours outdoors, in inclement weather.

- Required to supply a complete set of hand tools.

- Should be willing to use own vehicle throughout the campus.

**Certificates and Licenses:**

- MA Journeyman's License

- Must have a valid MA state drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Information

**Work Schedule:**

- Sunday: OFF

- Monday: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

- Tuesday: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

- Wednesday: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

- Thursday: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

- Friday: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

- Saturday: OFF

**Standard Hours/Schedule:**

- 40 hours per week

**Compensation Range/Rate **(including a shift differential if applicable):

- $71.00 per hour

**Visa Sponsorship Information:**

- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

**Pre-Employment Screening:**

- Criminal

- DMV

- Drug Testing

- Employment

- Identity

- License(s) and/or Certification(s)

- References and Background Checks

**Work Format Details**

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.

**Salary Grade and Ranges**

This position is salary grade level 000. Corresponding salary information can be found in the job description above.

**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.

**EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement**

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.

High Tension Technician

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