Employment

Join our diverse team of inspiring professionals whose work is centered around our commitment to educate future leaders.
Staff members relax during the Summer Festival community event.
1,761
Staff Positions
233
Faculty Positions
(Full-Time Equivalent)
  • Checking in to an alumni event at Klarman Hall at Harvard Business School.

    Staff Positions

    Over 15 departments form a diverse community of passionate individuals whose mission-driven work provides real value and impact.

  • Professor Eva Ascarza leads a lively case discussion in a Harvard Business School classroom.

    Faculty Positions

    Join a culturally diverse full-time intellectual community that draws on their research to educate leaders who make a difference in the world and help shape the practice of business around the globe.

  • Doing research in Baker Library | Bloomberg Center's Stamps Reading Room.

    Research Positions

    An unmatched opportunity to work closely with world-renowned faculty on the research, case studies, and coursework that shape the world's leaders.

Working at HBS

Our campus is a workplace that is both beautiful and varied. Our faculty and staff are from all over the world and the School is consistently on th the cutting edge of business evolution. To work here is an opportunity to be a part of a community that is passionate about what we do.

Diversity

We are a community committed to welcoming and accepting individuals from diverse global and local communities. Our staff brings varying ethnic backgrounds, skill levels, education levels, and personal experiences to their work creating an environment based on the shared values of respect for the rights and dignity of others.

Community

  • Community Celebrations: Every year, in the spirit of giving thanks, we gather as a community to remember what truly matters and what makes Harvard Business School such a unique and remarkable place.

    Community Celebrations
    Every year, in the spirit of giving thanks, we gather as a community to remember what truly matters and what makes Harvard Business School such a unique and remarkable place.

  • The School offers special evening activities on campus, including movie nights with offerings running the spectrum from Disney classics to documentaries.

    Documentary & Movie Nights
    The School offers special evening activities on campus, including movie nights with offerings running the spectrum from Disney classics to documentaries. These are open to the entire community.

  • In the warmer months, food trucks come to campus with a variety of lunch options, and sometimes even an ice-cream truck to enjoy a sweet treat.

    Food Trucks
    In the warmer months, food trucks come to campus with a variety of lunch options, and sometimes even an ice-cream truck to enjoy a sweet treat.

  • It has become a tradition to honor long-time employees. The program acknowledges staff milestones every five years.

    Milestone Celebrations
    It has become a tradition to honor long-time employees. The program acknowledges staff milestones every five years. Ellen Mahoney (Chief Human Resources Officer) enjoys the event and interacting with longer service colleagues. “The stories they share are priceless, the memories are heartfelt, their affection for the School is infectious, and the laughter reminds you of what a special place this is because of its people.”

  • Shad Hall offers over 50 group fitness classes per week and personal trainers that provide more than 1300 training sessions per year.

    Amenities
    Shad Hall, centrally located on the school’s campus, is available to HBS employees, students, alumni and partners. Shad offers over 50 group fitness classes per week and personal trainers that provide more than 1300 training sessions per year. In addition to fitness, Shad is a great place to gather and build community outside the classroom or office!

  • Employees have the opportunity to join a variety of affinity groups and connect with others who share similar ethnicities, interest, experiences, and characteristics.

    Diversity
    Our staff brings varying ethnic and regional backgrounds, skills, education levels, and personal experiences to their work. Employees have the opportunity to join a variety of affinity groups and connect with others who share similar ethnicities, interest, experiences, and characteristics.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Time Off

    See Harvard's generous vacation, holiday, sick time, and family leave policies.

  • Medical & Dental

    Quality and affordability are the hallmarks of Harvard's medical and dental plans.

  • Work/Life Balance

    Harvard offers an array of resources for working parents.

  • Retirement Planning

    Learn about saving for retirement through our Tax-Deferred Account program and a variety of generous, competitive pension plans.

  • Learning & Development

    Harvard Business School (HBS) is committed to the professional development and growth of its staff. In service to the School’s mission of educating leaders who make a difference in the world, HBS offers training for individual contributors and managers alike. Additionally, with generous tuition reimbursement programs at the University and local level, the cost of most undergraduate and graduate programs is covered by Harvard. By joining HBS you’ll have the opportunity to continue to grow professionally and academically. More information on University offerings can be found here.

  • Compensation & Salary Grades

    Harvard offers competitive salaries that are designed to attract, retain, and reward the performance of talented employees.

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