Director of Business Operations
Core
Provide overall business operations leadership and direct management for financial administration, facilities, human resources, and archives/special collections for Harvard Library.
Role type
Senior Director of Business Operations
Builds
Equitable business infrastructure, sustainable financial systems, and optimized facilities for high-value collections
Domain
Higher Education Administration / Library Operations
Required skills
Strategic planning, budget management, financial forecasting, HR management, facilities management, project management, stakeholder collaboration, policy compliance, risk management
Preferred skills
Experience with archives and special collections, union relations, capital project planning, organizational culture development
Technologies
SharePoint, wikis
Responsibilities
Lead and execute Harvard Library-wide initiatives; manage complex business operations including HR, finance, and facilities; oversee staffing and student employment programs; coordinate capital and space operations; ensure compliance with university policies and fiduciary requirements
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional management