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Assistant Director, Fieldwork Operations
Harvard University
Cambridge, USA
Full-time
Director · 5+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Role Overview
Reporting to the Director of International and Field Research, this position provides expert operational support for complex domestic and international fieldwork, including research conducted in high-risk, remote, and limited-infrastructure settings environments. Working in close collaboration with the Director of International and Field Research, this role serves as a divisional resource supporting units within the Science Division, as well as other academic divisions as needed, on fieldwork planning, researcher support, risk mitigation, policy interpretation, compliance coordination, and process improvement to enable safe, compliant, and effective research activities. The Assistant Director role plays a key part in implementing divisional approaches to field-based research and educational activities, while ensuring alignment with institutional policies.
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Benefits
- Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
- Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
- EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
- Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.
- Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
- By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
- Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?
- The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in research administration, operations, program management, international research support, fieldwork coordination, or a related area.
- Strong understanding of research operations, fieldwork logistics, international research complexities, and institutional compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to advise stakeholders, coordinate complex operational activities, and resolve non-routine fieldwork issues across multiple units or divisions.
- Excellent judgment, discretion, problem-solving skills, and ability to make sound recommendations in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
- Ability to advise faculty, researchers, staff, and leadership on sensitive or complex operational matters.
- Strong communication, negotiation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
- Ability to develop procedures, training materials, guidance, and process improvements that support safe and compliant fieldwork.
- Familiarity with Harvard systems and international research and fieldwork policies strongly preferred.
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