Financial Professional

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 Harvard Medical School?

Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You'll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

About the Department :

The Program in Medical Education (PME) at Harvard Medical School (HMS) serves as the organizational home for all education programs leading to the MD degree. PME oversees both the Pathways and Health Sciences and Technology (HST) curriculum tracks - encompassing the full student journey from admissions through graduation.

Job Description

The mission of the PME Finance & Administration team is to act as the connective tissue across PME-facilitating coordination and support for all 13 offices so each can fulfill its core objectives. The team manages all financial transactions, ensure compliance with Harvard University policies and procedures, and serve as a resource for administrative challenges, helping offices develop effective solutions or processes when issues fall outside their areas of expertise. Harvard Medical School is somewhat unique among peer institutions in that it does not own its own hospital. Instead, it relies on affiliated clinical faculty at partner hospitals to deliver much of the MD curriculum, which adds complexity to organizational and administrative responsibilities.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the incumbent will independently manage key responsibilities related to teaching compensation, financial analysis, and general administrative operations. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker and problem solver, capable of developing compliant, sustainable solutions - and knowing when to escalate issues as needed.

Key Responsibilities -

Teaching Compensation :

• Manage a portfolio of course reports across all three phases of the MD curriculum (Preclerkship, Principal Clinical Experience (PCE), and Post-PCE), which includes reviewing and identifying faculty exceptions, verifying compensation eligibility and compliance with guidelines and allocating teaching payments to appropriate departments / organizations and calculating the final compensation.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and resolves issues raised by affiliate departments and make necessary corrections or adjustments to teaching reports.
• Onboard faculty who are not paid through affiliate hospitals to the HMS payroll system; provide regular updates to the Senior Director.
• Generate and distribute quarterly communications to faculty regarding teaching compensation; research and resolve related inquiries.
• Prepare quarterly and ad hoc analyses on teaching compensation for the Senior Director.

General Administration :

Financial Analysis :

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Additional Qualifications and Skills :

Additional Information

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to :

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO / Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

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