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Assistant Director
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Cambridge, MA, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Harvard University paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Assistant Professor” (Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary) in MA: $77k–$104k, median $82k. Most were filed at wage level I (100%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Summary: The Assistant Director reports to the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute’s Executive Director and is responsible for administrative oversight within the Institute and coordination for effective administrative support within the FAS federated service model as well as coordination with Harvard Global, the India Office, and other Mittal regional locations. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the execution of existing programs, as well as the Institute’s communications and outreach to stakeholders and the public. The Assistant Director will work with the Executive Director to expand the Institute’s impact and reach, including the creation of new programming activities. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Cross-functional Coordination and Project Leadership: Coordinate and oversee support from FAS functional teams to ensure the Institute receives aligned, responsive administrative support. Lead and execute administrative projects, coordinate responses to requests and priorities from the division, FAS, and broader University, the India Office, and other regional locations, and represent the Institute on committees and working groups as needed. Resource stewardship: Provides strategic resource stewardship (space, trade-offs, grants, donor funds/reporting, delegated contracts, locally managed endowment funds, etc.) to Executive Director/Faculty Director and functional team members. Program Management: Provide oversight of the Institute’s events and programs and administrative functions in consultation with the Executive Director. Provide managerial support for student programs, events, communications, the Visiting Fellows Program, Arts Program, and other projects and initiatives as they arise. Travel to the region, if needed, to support project staff in launching new programs and initiatives. Manage the Communications Manager, Arts Program Manager, Events Coordinator, and Scholars Engagement and Administrative Coordinator, and serve as backup for these functions as needed. Ensure effective coordination across team members; resolve complex operational and programmatic issues; and ensure that monitoring and evaluation protocols are implemented to promote accountability, assess outcomes, and support continuous improvement. Oversee the training, professional development, and performance management of direct reports. Support end-to-end faculty grant processes, including RFP development, application management, proposal review, and grant awards, in collaboration with the Executive Director. Manage ad hoc requests from faculty related to programs, research, conferences, and other Institute initiatives. Assist in the development and launch of new programs, including: • Managing program logistics and providing guidance on MOU development and processing. • Developing program rubrics and processes, coordinating logistics, and building connections with universities, nonprofit organizations, and other regional partners. Conduct research and analysis and prepare presentations, memos, reports, and other materials as needed. Collaborate with Institute staff and offices across the University to advance project objectives and ensure effective program implementation. Executive Board & Committee Support • Steering Committee: Attends all meetings to manage real-time documentation, record detailed minutes, and track action items. • Advisory Board: Directs meeting logistics and delivers high-level administrative support. Outreach and Community Engagement: Work with the LMSAI Executive Director to lead strategy for outreach to MI community including donors, faculty and students. Connect donors to faculty in coordination with Executive Director. Connect with other departments proactively to plan