Finance and Administrative Manager

In this role you drive the Program on Biblical Law and Christian Legal Studies by overseeing operations, finances, and initiatives. You will work closely with program leadership, staff, and external partners to ensure efficient administration and impactful events. You'll shape communications, fundraising support, and program development, contributing to Harvard's mission through rigorous scholarly activity and community engagement. This is a growth-focused position offering hands-on leadership and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic academic setting.

• generous paid time off including parental leave
• health insurance (medical, dental, vision) from day one
• retirement plans with university contributions
• wellbeing and mental health resources
• professional development including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• commuter benefits and campus perks

• Manage program operations, financial administration, and budget planning and tracking/forecasting; maintain records, process expenses, and interpret policies
• Oversee day-to-day program activities and coordinate initiative/event implementation
• Serve as primary administrative contact for internal/external stakeholders; support fundraising and partnership efforts; conduct program evaluation and research in coordination with leadership
• Lead communications: write/edit reports, newsletters, research proposals; direct digital media strategy and content; manage platforms and alumni networks
• Provide leadership in hiring, onboarding, staff appointments, and employee logistics; manage visiting fellows program and related curriculum development
• Manage offices and facilities; lead library initiative; liaise with students, staff, and faculty

• Bachelor's degree; minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience
• Graduate degree in a related field is a plus
• Experience in financial administration, budgeting, event planning, and program/project management
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong written, verbal, editing, proofreading, and interpersonal communication skills
• Writing, basic graphic design and social media skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and tools such as Paperless Post, Canva, and MailChimp

• strong communication
• high discretion
• initiative and independence
• MS Office Suite
• Paperless Post
• Canva