Support preparation of the $1.5 billion FAS Multi-Year Capital
Construction Plan andprovide financial and ad hoc analysis and
reporting.
Collaborate with FAS Finance and FAS Development Office to
track and reconcile fundingfor equity-financed projects.
Use the Faculty Review, Offer, Professorship, and Searches
(FROPS) system to plan for faculty appointment searches and update
budget data in liaison with FAS Finance.
Provide financial assistance on capital projects managed by the
Owner's Project Manager(OPMs).
Project Support
- Prepare, review, and submit funding and closeout requests (CAPS
forms) for capital construction projects and track their approval
progress.
- Work with Project Managers (PMs) to process invoices, track
payments, and verify execution of contracts.
- Collaborate with PMs and OPMs on the monthly Executive Summary
Reporting process required by Central Administration on capital
projects over $5M and consolidate the output into one document for
review by Senior Management.
- Manage project information in project management tools and
assure data integrity across financial systems.
- Ensure full execution of construction contracts prior to bill
paying.
- Work with the University Auditor to review contract/actual
rates and mark-ups.
- Support the closeout process for capital construction projects
by ensuring accurate billing(i.e. permits, hazmat…).
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting;
Hybrid schedule: three (3) days on campus (2 days WFH) after 90-day
Orientation & Review and fully up and running
Physical Requirements: Sitting and using near vision for
reading and computer work for extended periods of time
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience in construction project management, property budget
oversight, higher education, or non-profit management strongly
preferred.
- Working knowledge of capital construction accounting principles
strongly preferred.
- Experience with general ledger, general accounting practices,
and financial systems.
- Working knowledge of capital construction accounting
principles.
- Strong, demonstrable Excel skills and hands-on experience with
analysis and data query tools (e.g., pivot tables, SUMIF, VLOOKUP
functionality, formulas, etc.)
- Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels
of the organization.
- Collaborative working style with strong attention to detail and
problem-solving skills; able to work independently, cooperatively,
and with interruptions.
- Organized, dependable, and have a positive, pitch-in attitude,
excellent interpersonal, proofreading, and financial record-keeping
skills.
- Excellent judgment, initiative, and follow-through are
essential.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Compensation Range/Rate: The salary will be determined
based on the position and the candidate’s relevant experience.
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is
unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal,
Credit
- Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FAS
Human Resources
NOTE: To be considered for this position, applicants are
required to submit a cover letter and resume.
Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that
some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively
performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location
will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon
operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or
Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must
work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the
University’s Policy on
Employment Outside of Massachusetts .
Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.
Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior
to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit
Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the
corresponding salary range and related information.
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.
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