Job Description
Position Description
The Senior Research Computing and Data Management Facilitator is a key member of the Computing team at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), focusing on the research computing needs of the school. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position will collaborate on the ongoing development and communication of the SEAS Research Computing strategic plan and will play a leading role in promoting and aiding the adoption of research computing solutions and promoting research data management with SEAS faculty and research groups.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
- Acts as a trusted advisor for SEAS research groups on the appropriate application of research computing technologies, both on-premise and in the cloud.
- Acts as a consultant for SEAS research groups on research computing solution design and architecture.
- Acts as a trusted advisor on the use of university and external research computing resources to meet faculty and researcher research computing and data storage needs.
- Supports faculty and researchers in research data management (RDM) initiatives by providing training and resources about data onboarding/offboarding and the data lifecycle from data acquisition and/or creation through the dissemination and preservation, inclusive of curation, management, and analysis.
- Assists with the creation of research data management plans for research groups, particularly in support of sponsored research projects.
- Representative and champion for SEAS on relevant university-wide committees and working groups for research computing and research data management.
- Acts as a hub for SEAS research groups to access information and resources on research computing and research data management from other Harvard groups, for example the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) RC or the Harvard Libraries.
- Collaborates with FAS Research Computing, Harvard University Libraries, Harvard Information Security, and the wider research computing and data community to share best practices and resources.
- Develops and delivers resource usage reports to SEAS leadership.
- Develops and implements research computing-related operational processes and documentation.
- Develops and supports the research computing community within SEAS.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of seven years? post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in a service organization, preferably in higher education or research environment.
- Experience reviewing data use agreements or other contracts associated with accessing restricted information.
- Working knowledge of research computing related systems and processes (e.g., storage, cluster computing, network, database, virtualized systems) in on premise and cloud environments.
- Working knowledge of code optimization.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and diplomacy in interactions.
- Experience guiding researchers on best practices for managing data and ensuring data compliance.
- Experience maintaining a strict standard of confidentiality.
- Follows through on work to completion and strong attention to detail.
- Experience with research data management, particularly with regards sponsored research programs.
- Solid familiarity with data security best practices.
- Demonstrated team performance and collaboration skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor.
- Experience collaborating and effectively communicating with colleagues across job functions and departments.
Certificates and Licenses
Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred.
Physical Requirements
There are no significant physical demands required in this position.
Working Conditions
Occasionally required to work outside of normal business hours, and may be contacted during off hours.
Additional Information
- The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
- Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.
- The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Benefits
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- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
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.
SEAS Commitment to Diversity SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment. Some of our core values include respect for all, serving the greater good, and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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.
About Harvard University John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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