Company Profile
Company Overview
Why Harvard
Harvard is a special place, filled with diverse, energetic, and talented people who are driven to grow and succeed. By working here, 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 offer a wide range of exciting and challenging job opportunities that support our world-class academic environment. We invite you to explore the many reasons to work for Harvard:
Support our inspiring mission. Here, we are committed to educating leaders and advancing reasearch that makes a difference in the world, in fields as varied as medicine and public health, education, law, design and business.
Meet amazing people. You have the opportunity to work with incredible people—among them, world-renowned researchers, thought leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.
Receive excellent rewards. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. From health care and unmatched paid time off to an unbeatable package of perks and access to our stellar facilities, at Harvard, you’ll enjoy benefits that are on par with the most prestigious institutions in the country.
Enjoy our beautiful campus. Our 209-acre campus ranges from the ivy-covered halls of historic Harvard Yard to cutting edge research and academic buildings designed by leading architects. Conveniently located near transportation along with restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, our campus provides a stunning backdrop for all that happens here.
Take advantage of unparalleled cultural opportunities. Get your culture fix at Harvard’s American Repertory Theater, our newly renovated Art Museums and on-campus musical events and lectures, or explore nature’s beauty at the Arnold Arboretum.
Advance your education. Here, lifelong learning is encouraged. Take a course through our Center for Workplace Development, attend the Harvard Extension School, or have your higher education subsidized by Harvard.
Company History
Harvard at a glance
- The country’s oldest and most acclaimed research and teaching institution
- The fifth-largest employer in Massachusetts, employing 18,000 people
- Educates 21,000 undergraduate and graduate and professional students annually
- Includes 11 faculties, plus an Extension School
- More than 600 buildings with approximately 26 million square feet of space
- Has a presence in 16 countries
Benefits
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At Harvard, we know that rewards matter when choosing an employer. So we strive to provide competitive pay and industry-leading benefits that help you maintain your health, attain financial security now and in retirement, develop professionally, and achieve the right work/life balance.
Harvard offers these important rewards:
Competitive Compensation. At Harvard, we offer salaries that are both externally competitive and calibrated internally across the University. Read more about our salary ranges and position grades.
Exceptional Benefits.
Our comprehensive medical and dental benefits offer affordable, high-quality care to our employees.
Our fully funded retirement plans, optional tax-deferred retirement savings accounts, and a Roth after-tax contribution option can help you save and invest for your future.
With life insurance and business travel insurance to short-term disability and long-term care, Harvard’s insurance plans protect our employees, their income, and their families.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts as well as unique reimbursement programs for high costs help employees manage out-of-pocket medical costs.
Paid Time Off. Harvard’s generous time off and leave policy helps you recharge your creativity, manage personal needs and maintain your work/life balance.
Tuition assistance. Harvard encourages personal and professional growth. Our Center for Workforce Development and Tuition Assistance Program make it easier to learn new skills and earn additional certifications or degrees.
Housing and Transportation help. At Harvard, we work with employees to find their place in the larger community.
Our real estate office can help you with resources to locate the perfect home.
The employees' credit union can help with a mortgage.
Our 50% subsidy on MBTA passes and discounted carpooling options help make your commute easier.
Fitness and Wellness. Staying healthy is a part of everyday life for our employees. Whether it’s low-cost access to Harvard’s athletic facilities, enrollment in a workplace mindfulness program, or complementary therapies like massage at our Center for Wellness, we’ve got you covered.
Employee discounts. Your Harvard ID provides access to our extensive museums, libraries, and collections. But it also gets you discounted tickets to museums, movies, sporting events, theatre, dance, music and amusement parks. Our Outings & Innings program helps connect you to local and regional cultural and recreation activities, including top theatre and sports, like the Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins.