SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

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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 THE HARVARD FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Harvard Forest is a research center within the FAS Division of Science at Harvard University and a leading institution for research in ecology, conservation, and land use history. Located in Petersham, Massachusetts, approximately 70 miles west of Cambridge, Harvard Forest encompasses 4,000 acres of woodlands, fields, and research sites dedicated to the study of forest ecosystems. As an ecological research site, Harvard Forest provides a dynamic environment for scientists, students, and collaborators from around the world to explore pressing environmental questions.
The Director of Administration and Finance reports to the Director at Harvard Forest and plays a key leadership role in the strategic and operational management of the organization. This position oversees the financial, administrative, and human resources functions of Harvard Forest, ensuring the effective allocation of resources to support its mission of research, education, and outreach. The Director works closely with senior leadership to implement best practices in departmental operations and serves as a key liaison between the Harvard Forest Community, Harvard University central Offices, and external partners.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess at least eight years of progressively responsible administrative management experience, including staff supervision, financial management experience in an academic or research environment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in Financial Management including Sponsored Research Administration
• Project Management and Operations Experience including involvement with building repairs or renovations
• Strong quantitative, analytical and supervisory capability
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with all constituents with tact and discretion
• Ability to balance shifting priorities and to work independently.
• Experience with Harvard’s financial and human resource systems
• Interest in the research, educational, and conservation mission of Harvard Forest.
• Knowledge of experimental and safety procedures for environment containing dangerous mechanical equipment, and potentially hazardous chemical, biological, and radioactive materials
  Additional Information

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, Criminal, Motor Vehicle Record
• Other Information:
• All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources

Responsibilities include but not limited to: