Harvard Business School
65262BR
Job Summary
Are you a voracious reader? Do you process the world through writing? Are you someone that is intrigued by big ideas, but is also detail oriented? Do you want to play a role on a small, high-energy team? The California Research Center is looking for a part-time Research Associate. Join us in our work to support the Harvard Business School’s (HBS) mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world.
Established in 1997, the California Research Center (CRC) is one of a network of Harvard Business School’s research outposts across the globe. These 18 research offices, along with a team in Boston, comprise the Global Initiative, and their purpose is to promote global engagement and encourage an international outlook in research, study, and practice. These research teams serve as the School’s local ”eyes and ears” in their respective geographies.
The CRC’s primary mission is to facilitate faculty research and case study writing on West Coast companies, with an emphasis on California and the Bay Area. Since its opening, the CRC has helped develop more than 350 cases, which are used in all academic units within the School’s MBA and Executive Education programs. Recent cases examine Zoom’s strategy during the pandemic, assess the San Francisco Ballet’s efforts to grow their audience, explore Heineken’s acquisition of Lagunitas Brewing Company, and evaluate of the transformation of Microsoft’s corporate culture.
As part of its faculty support, the CRC also creates tailored immersion experiences for professors, connecting faculty ideas to business in action. Apart from research, the CRC also assists in the development of high impact programs for area alumni, students, and applicants in partnership with other areas of the school including the Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, Admissions, Career & Professional Development, and Alumni Relations.
Position Description
The Research Associate will report to the CRC’s Executive Director based in Burlingame, CA and will work under the direction of the CRC’s Assistant Director and Senior Researchers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research and marketing:
Office operations and administration:
This role is responsible for other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Additional Information
This role is offered as a hybrid (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA-based campus 3 days per week. Specific days and schedules will be determined between you and your manager.
We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.
A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates must also provide 2 writing samples.
Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment.
About Us
Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (www.hbs.edu) is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. The School offers two full-time MBA and PhD programs, more than 175 Executive Education programs, and certificates and courses through Harvard Business School Online. For more than a century, Harvard Business School faculty have drawn on their research, connection to practice, global expertise, and passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.
Benefits
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Job Function
Research
Department Office Location
USA – CA – Menlo Park
Job Code
RS0056 Researcher II Humanities
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
*
Salary Grade
056
Department
Global Initiative
Annual Salary Range
$35,000 – $40,000 annually (This role has a 30 hour per week schedule.)
Union
00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Part-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Education, Identity
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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