Research Portfolio & Advisory Specialist

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University – Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a high-level professional to provide surge capacity and strategic problem-solving across the FAS research enterprise. Responsibilities include Research Portfolio Management and Concierge Navigation to minimize administrative friction for PIs and RPMs.

The role requires a fully experienced professional capable of independent complex tasks, policy interpretation, and cross-unit collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage research portfolios with emphasis on post-award management.
• Provide strategic financial oversight and ensure sponsor guideline compliance.
• Collaborate with units and RPMs to support audits and documentation.

Skills

Research Portfolio Management

Concierge Navigation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Budget management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office Suite / Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Harvard University – Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a high-level professional to provide surge capacity and strategic problem-solving across the FAS research enterprise. Responsibilities include Research Portfolio Management and Concierge Navigation to minimize administrative friction for PIs and RPMs.

The role requires a fully experienced professional capable of independent complex tasks, policy interpretation, and cross-unit collaboration in a hybrid work environment.