Graduate Programs Funding & Appointments Lead

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, seeks a leader to manage the Science Division Appointments team within GSAS, coordinating graduate student appointments, TA/RA processes, and financial aid across Science Division and select A&H and DOSS programs.

You will ensure policy compliance, collaborate with GSAS Academic Programs, Financial Aid, and partner offices, coach staff, and maintain accurate records in Aurora and other systems, while overseeing disbursement of funds and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the RA appointment process for graduate students in FAS-based programs, ensuring compliance with appointment rules and policies.
• Coordinate with GSAS Academic Programs and Financial Aid to ensure compliance with rules, financial aid, and university policy.
• Directly manage, coach, and develop the Science Division Appointments team across assigned program groupings.
• Ensure seamless flow of information between departments and GSAS teams on program rules, milestones, and policies.
• Develop strong relationships with partner offices such as Harvard International Office, Office of Sponsored Research, and HR.
• Enforce quality control standards to ensure accurate, consistent appointments in line with policy.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or sensitive appointment issues and oversee resolutions.
• Cultivate expertise in RA appointments for A&H and DOSS programs that opt-in for support.

Skills

Attention to detail

HRIS proficiency

Grant management

Organization & time management

Leadership & coaching

Prioritization & deadlines

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Aurora

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, seeks a leader to manage the Science Division Appointments team within GSAS, coordinating graduate student appointments, TA/RA processes, and financial aid across Science Division and select A&H and DOSS programs.

You will ensure policy compliance, collaborate with GSAS Academic Programs, Financial Aid, and partner offices, coach staff, and maintain accurate records in Aurora and other systems, while overseeing disbursement of funds and