Finance & Administrative Manager, Academic Program

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Program on Biblical Law and Christian Legal Studies in Cambridge, MA seeks a Finance and Administrative Manager to plan and execute initiatives, manage budgets, and coordinate events with a wide range of stakeholders.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in financial administration, reporting, and program management. It offers a full-time on-site position with opportunities to lead and shape program operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Graduate degree in a related field is a plus; relevant experience in financial administration, budgeting, event planning, and program/project management is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage program operations, financial administration, and budget preparation and tracking/forecasting; maintain records, reconcile and process expenses; provide policy interpretation; develop and implement administrative systems to enhance the Program’s operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Manage all aspects of the Program’s day-to-day activities; plan and oversee implementation of initiatives and events
• Serve as a primary administrative point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; support partnership and fundraising-related efforts; conduct program evaluation, metrics analysis and administrative research in coordination with Program leadership
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences, establishing good rapport and relationships, including writing and editing reports, newsletters, and research proposals for board, administration, third party, and other audiences; lead digital media strategy and content; manage Program’s communication platforms and maintain relationships with networks of students, faculty, staff, and alumni
• Provide leadership and manage hiring, onboarding, staff appointments, and employee related logistic, including workload management and student/fellowship-related activity; manage the visiting fellows program; program and related curriculum development
• Manage the Program’s offices and facilities; lead Program’s library initiative; liaise and represent the Program with students, staff, and faculty

Skills

Financial administration

Budgeting

Event planning

Program management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Editing

Graphic design

Social media skills

MS Office

Paperless Post

Canva

MailChimp

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in a related field

Tools

Paperless Post

Canva

MailChimp

MS Office Suite

Job description

Harvard University’s Program on Biblical Law and Christian Legal Studies in Cambridge, MA seeks a Finance and Administrative Manager to plan and execute initiatives, manage budgets, and coordinate events with a wide range of stakeholders.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in financial administration, reporting, and program management. It offers a full-time on-site position with opportunities to lead and shape program operations.