Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$91k–$104k/yr
The Opportunity Reporting to the Provost, the Director of Academic Affairs Administration provides leadership for the administrative operations of the Provost’s Office and supports the effective execution of Academic Aff…
Skills: Higher education administration, Academic affairs, Operations management, Staff supervision, Project management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$28/hr
Title: Administrative Assistant (Hybrid - Cambridge, MA) Administrative Assistant/Hybrid - 3 days a week in office Cambridge, MA. KBR, Inc. in support of the Volpe Center seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide comp…
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$71k–$93k/yr
Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As …
Skills: Grant administration, Budget forecasting, Financial reporting, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable
CCMICambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$44k–$73k/yr
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capito…
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
Company Description 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…
Skills: Academic programming, Professional education, Project management, Strategic planning, Budget management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Payroll Operations, Payroll Compliance, Shared Services Management, Financial Controls, Stakeholder Engagement
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Payroll Operations, Payroll Compliance, Shared Services Management, Financial Operations, PeopleSoft
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Payroll operations, Payroll compliance, Shared services, Financial administration, Team management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
Company Description 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…
Skills: Operational accounting, Real estate accounting, Financial systems, Yardi, Internal controls
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Asset management, Financial modeling, Real estate analysis, Lease administration, Project management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
Company Description 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…
Skills: Operational accounting, Real estate accounting, Financial systems, Yardi, Internal controls
Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
Project Manager, Office of the CEO, Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. Location: Boston, or Remote USA, Full-time Company Description Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is a venture-backed (Morningside Ventures, FoundersX, IAG, Starbloo…
Skills: Project Management, Program Coordination, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Operational Support
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
Company Description 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…
Skills: Contract negotiation, Legal contract management, Procurement strategy, Risk assessment, Change management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$33/hr
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Skills: Human Resources, HRIS, Onboarding, Payroll Processing, Employee Relations
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
Position Overview The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) seeks a Communications and Development Coordinator to join the Communications and Programs (C&P) team. This full-time role supports two connected areas of CEP…
Skills: Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Copyediting, Grant writing
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
Company Description 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…
Skills: Office Administration, Calendar Management, Financial Coordination, Customer Service, Microsoft Word
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
Company Description 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…
Skills: Financial Management, Administrative Support, Spanish Fluency, Project Management, Budget Preparation
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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Skills: Event Production, Project Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
Company Description 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…
Skills: Administrative Support, Calendar Management, Confidentiality, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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The Director of Academic Affairs Administration oversees office operations, supervises administrative staff, and manages academic systems and workflows for the Provost’s Office. They partner with academic leaders to coordinate projects, budgets, and institutional initiatives that support the university's academic mission.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration or academic operations. Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills are required, along with experience in staff supervision and enterprise systems.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Provost, the Director of Academic Affairs Administration provides leadership for the administrative operations of the Provost’s Office and supports the effective execution of Academic Affairs priorities. The Director oversees office operations, supervises administrative staff, manages academic systems and workflows, coordinates committees and institutional initiatives, and develops processes that enhance operational effectiveness and decision-making across Academic Affairs.
The Director partners with academic leaders and campus stakeholders to coordinate projects, communications, budgets, events, reporting, and administrative processes that support faculty affairs, accreditation, assessment, enrollment, and strategic priorities. This role serves as a key operational partner in building efficient systems, improving workflows, and ensuring responsive support for the academic mission.
Qualifications & Capabilities
The successful candidate will have:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, academic affairs, operations, or related fields, with demonstrated experience managing complex administrative functions and supervising staff.
Experience supporting academic governance, faculty affairs, institutional initiatives, or university-level operations.
Strong organizational, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience with enterprise systems, data management, workflow technologies, and tools that improve operational effectiveness, including AI-enabled solutions.
Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.
Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.
A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.
Base Pay Range: $91,454 - $103,925 annuallySupporting Educators Throughout Their Professional Lives
Leading the way in providing current and future educators, administrators, counselors and leaders with the knowledge, support and credentials needed to change lives and effect social justice. Over 28 Masters of Education specializations, 12 Licensure-only programs, PhDs in Educational Leadership, Human Development and Learning, and individually-designed doctorates. On-campus, online, in-the-community and low residency options. Lesley University GSOE - meeting educators where they are and when they need us.
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