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Harvard UniversityAssociate Director of Finance
Harvard University seeks an Associate Director of Finance to support the Department of Environmental Health and the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies within the…
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Harvard University seeks an Associate Director of Finance to support the Department of Environmental Health and the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. This role functions within Sponsored Programs Administration to manage overall financial operations, grants, and departmental accounts. The position involves supervising financial staff such as grant managers and accounts payable personnel, overseeing pre- and post-award management for a…
Job Description
Harvard University seeks an Associate Director of Finance to support the Department of Environmental Health and the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. This role functions within Sponsored Programs Administration to manage overall financial operations, grants, and departmental accounts.
The position involves supervising financial staff such as grant managers and accounts payable personnel, overseeing pre- and post-award management for a large portfolio of sponsored research, managing non-sponsored funding including gifts and endowments, and collaborating on annual budgets and strategic financial planning.
This is a full-time, remote position scheduled for 35 hours per week. While the duties can be performed fully remote at a non-Harvard location, employees must work within a Harvard-registered state and may occasionally be required on site at a Harvard location at departmental discretion. Harvard University cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and guide research and financial administrators while allocating workloads and conducting performance reviews
- Serve as an expert resource for grants managers regarding institutional, school, and sponsor regulations and policies
- Oversee pre- and post-award administration for sponsored research grants and subcontracts, focusing heavily on National Institutes of Health funding
- Manage non-sponsored funding accounts including endowments, gifts, start-up funds, and cost recovery centers
- Review, approve, and transmit departmental financial transactions to ensure compliance with university and sponsor rules
- Partner with academic staff on student finances, financial planning, and the preparation of annual department budgets
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic financial plans and participate in university-wide initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
- Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience
- Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations
- Prior supervisory experience
- Ability to work all scheduled hours within a Harvard-registered state
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration or a master's degree in a relevant field
- Certified Research Administrator credential
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Word and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Expert knowledge of federal sponsored research policies and regulations
- Experience handling international projects
- Familiarity with general finance and accounting concepts
- Familiarity with Harvard systems such as GMAS, HART, Buy2Pay, and Concur
- Knowledge of research compliance areas including human subject and animal use
Core Skills
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage effective on day one
- Retirement plans that include university contributions
- Access to wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support programs for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, campus perks, and discounts
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, duties can be performed fully remotely at a non-Harvard location, provided the employee works in a Harvard-registered state. Department discretion may occasionally require on-site presence at a Harvard location.
Does Harvard provide visa sponsorship for this role?
No, Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
What is the weekly work schedule for this position?
The position requires a standard schedule of 35 hours per week.
What education and experience are required to apply?
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, at least seven years of relevant experience, advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations, and prior supervisory experience.
What salary is offered for the Associate Director of Finance role?
The source posting does not specify a precise salary figure, noting only that the position is at salary grade level 058.
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