Doctoral Programs Advisor & Admissions Leader

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including Par.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with university con.

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Family and caregiver support

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits and campus perks

Job summary

Harvard Business School in Boston seeks an experienced administrator for the Doctoral Programs Office. You will focus on student advising, admissions, and professional development, supporting admissions decisions, course planning, and graduation processes.

This hybrid on-site role requires collaboration with faculty and staff, strong policy interpretation, data reporting, and a commitment to advancing the student experience across MBA and Doctoral programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in higher education administration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with admissions, student advising, or program management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for current students on policies and resources.
• Advises students in assigned programs and coordinates with faculty chairs.
• Plans and oversees student events and professional development opportunities.
• Supports admissions decisions, scheduling, and communications with applicants.

Skills

Student advising

Admissions

Program management

Data reporting

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Student Information Systems

Job description

Harvard Business School in Boston seeks an experienced administrator for the Doctoral Programs Office. You will focus on student advising, admissions, and professional development, supporting admissions decisions, course planning, and graduation processes.

This hybrid on-site role requires collaboration with faculty and staff, strong policy interpretation, data reporting, and a commitment to advancing the student experience across MBA and Doctoral programs.