Executive Assistant to the Danoff Dean of Harvard College at Harvard University

Location: Cambridge, MA

Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required

**April 27, 2026** **002720SR** 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. 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. Job Description **Job Summary:** Reporting to the Danoff Dean of Harvard College, with an indirect report to the Associate Dean of Harvard College and Chief of Staff, the Executive Assistant provides administrative support to manage the Dean’s day to day activities, meetings, and correspondence in a fast-paced office environment. As a member of the Dean’s Office operations team, this position will support office events and programs, oversee special projects as needed, and collaborate with the Dean’s senior leadership team to advance the mission of Harvard College. This position performs a wide range of complex administrative tasks in a high-profile environment and must exercise a high-level of discretion, judgement, and confidentiality. **Job-Specific Responsibilities:** - Mana