How to apply to Harvard University
What Harvard University is hiring for and what its application asks, from the postings and application forms we checked. Newest posting added Nov 10, 2026.
- 469 open roles across 42 job titles
- 177 new open roles in the last 30 days
- Applications on Harvard University’s own careers site
- Locations: Cambridge, US; Cambridge, MA; Boston, US; Boston, MA; Remote · Cambridge, US; Cambridge, MA, MA; Remote · Boston, US; Boston, MA, MA
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About Harvard University
- Website: harvarduniversity.com
Hiring signals
- Pay transparency: 6% of open postings list pay set by the employer (34 of 613 postings)
- Postings list updated:
Does Harvard University sponsor H-1B visas?
Harvard University filed 193 H-1B labor condition applications for the role families listed here in fiscal years 2025-2026 (source: U.S. Department of Labor). An LCA is a step toward sponsorship, not a visa approval or a promise for any one role.
Filing counts for the role families listed, not a total.
- Biological Scientists, All Other, MA: 58 filings
- Biochemists and Biophysicists, MA: 32 filings
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 19 filings
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 15 filings
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists, MA: 15 filings
- Physicists, MA: 14 filings
- Epidemiologists, MA: 12 filings
- Geneticists, MA: 10 filings
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 9 filings
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 9 filings
Does Harvard University sponsor green cards?
Harvard University has 26 certified PERM labor certifications on file for the role families listed here in fiscal years 2025-2026 (source: U.S. Department of Labor PERM disclosure data). A certified PERM labor certification is the step before an employer petitions USCIS for a worker’s green card, not a green card approval or a promise for any one role.
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 10 certifications
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 3 certifications
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 2 certifications
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 2 certifications
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 2 certifications
- History Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 2 certifications
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 2 certifications
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 1 certification
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 1 certification
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, MA: 1 certification
Open roles at Harvard University
Director
Cambridge, US; Cambridge, MA; Boston, US
Research Assistant
Boston, MA; Boston, US; San Mateo, US
Manager
Boston, MA; Cambridge, US; Remote · Cambridge, US
Program Manager
Cambridge, US; Boston, US; Remote · Boston, US
Regional Director of Development
Cambridge, MA, MA; Cambridge, US; US
Research Associate
Boston, MA; Remote · Boston, US; Cambridge, MA, MA
Assistant Director
Cambridge, US; Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA
Predoctoral Research Associate
Boston, MA; Boston, MA, MA; Boston, US
Project Manager
Cambridge, US; Boston, MA, MA; Boston, US
Research Manager
Remote · Boston, US; Boston, US; Boston, MA, MA
Coordinator
Cambridge, MA; Boston, MA; Boston, US
Director of Development
Cambridge, US; Boston, MA, MA; Boston, US
Assistant Director of Development
Cambridge, MA; Cambridge, MA, MA; Cambridge, US
Program Coordinator
Cambridge, US; Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA
Administrative Coordinator
Allston, MA, MA; Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA
Research Assistant II Non-Lab
Boston, MA; Boston, MA, MA; Boston, US
Software Engineer
Cambridge, US; Boston, MA, MA; Remote · Boston, US
Data Scientist
Cambridge, MA; Cambridge, MA, MA; Cambridge, US
Development Assistant
Cambridge, MA; Cambridge, MA, MA
Development Coordinator
Cambridge, MA; Cambridge, US
Faculty Administrative Assistant
Boston, MA
Research Scientist
Cambridge, MA, MA; Cambridge, US; US
Director of Payroll Operations and Shared Services
Cambridge, US; Remote · Cambridge, US
Executive Assistant to the Provost
Cambridge, MA
Other openings at Harvard University
Award Specialist
Cambridge, MA, MA
Award Specialist
Remote · Cambridge, US
Chief Communications Officer
Cambridge, MA, MA
Chief Communications Officer
Cambridge, US
Associate Director for Compliance and Title VI Coordinator
Remote · Cambridge, US
Associate Director of Payroll Operations and Shared Services
Remote · Cambridge, US
Institute Coordinator
Cambridge, MA, MA
Institute Coordinator
Cambridge, US
Assistant Cook
Cambridge, US
Assistant Director of Academic Affairs
Boston, US
Chiller Operator
Cambridge, US
Communications and Digital Director
Cambridge, MA
Senior Communications Officer, Office for Sustainability
Remote · Cambridge, US
Computer Operation and Administrative Support Assistant
Cambridge, MA
Data Manager for the Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology
Boston, US
Department Services Coordinator
Cambridge, MA
Associate Director of Design, Operations
Boston, US
Senior Executive Assistant to the Provost
Cambridge, MA
Senior IT Project Manager
Cambridge, US
Operations Manager
Boston, US
Part-Time Data Scientist
Boston, MA
Planner / Scheduler Supervisor
Cambridge, MA
Research Coordinator
Cambridge, US
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Harvard University hiring process: how to apply
From the Harvard University postings listed here and 1 application form we checked.
- Choose a role above and open its posting.
- Apply with Applystead: it prepares your application and submits it on Harvard University’s application page.
- Fill in the form: it asks for work authorization, visa sponsorship, salary expectations, voluntary self-identification (EEO), plus about 21 questions specific to Harvard University.
What the Harvard University application asks
From 1 application form we checked (Nov 13, 2026). Only the kinds we saw asked are listed.
| Question | Asked on |
|---|---|
| Work authorization | at least 1 of 1 form we checked |
| Visa sponsorship | at least 1 of 1 form we checked |
| Salary expectations | at least 1 of 1 form we checked |
| Voluntary self-identification (EEO) | at least 1 of 1 form we checked |
Questions only Harvard University asks
- - Do you live in, or are you willing to relocate to, one of the Harvard registered payroll states?
- - Have you previously worked for Harvard University?
- - How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- - I have read and agree to the Application Verification statement above.
- - If you can't find your source in the drop-down list, please specify which Harvard internal/Employee Resource Group/pathway program using the open text field below.
- - If you can't find your source in the drop-down list, please specify which job board/professional or community organization using the open text field below.
- - If you can't find your source in the drop-down list, please specify which search firm/agency using the open text field below.
- - If you can't find your source in the drop-down list, please specify which social media site using the open text field below.
- - If you can’t find your source within any of the available options, please specify yours using the open text field below.
- - Please select one or more of the following categories to describe yourself, if applicable
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Where do you apply to Harvard University jobs?
On Harvard University’s own careers site: each posting listed here opens its application form there. Harvard University has 469 open roles listed here.
Is Harvard University hiring right now?
Yes. Harvard University has 469 open roles listed as of 2026-11-11.
Does Harvard University sponsor H-1B visas?
Harvard University filed 193 H-1B labor condition applications for the role families listed here in fiscal years 2025-2026 (source: U.S. Department of Labor). An LCA is a step toward sponsorship, not a visa approval or a promise for any one role.
Does Harvard University sponsor green cards?
Harvard University has 26 certified PERM labor certifications on file for the role families listed here in fiscal years 2025-2026 (source: U.S. Department of Labor PERM disclosure data). A certified PERM labor certification is the step before an employer petitions USCIS for a worker’s green card, not a green card approval or a promise for any one role.
What does the Harvard University application ask?
The 1 application form we checked ask for work authorization, visa sponsorship, salary expectations and voluntary self-identification (EEO). Questions only Harvard University asks include “- Do you live in, or are you willing to relocate to, one of the Harvard registered payroll states?”, “- Have you previously worked for Harvard University?” and “- How did you hear about this job opportunity?”.
Does the Harvard University application ask about work authorization?
Yes. At least 1 of the 1 Harvard University application form we checked asks about work authorization.
Does the Harvard University application ask about visa sponsorship?
Yes. At least 1 of the 1 Harvard University application form we checked asks about visa sponsorship. The question is not an offer of sponsorship.
Does Harvard University ask for salary expectations on its application?
Yes. At least 1 of the 1 Harvard University application form we checked asks for salary expectations.