Jobs / United States / Harvard University
Deputy Director, Programs and Operations, Office for the Arts
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.
- 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).
A verdict summarises public evidence; it is not legal advice and never a guarantee — the employer and the immigration authority decide. Sign in to factor in where you can already work.
Or apply yourself on the official page →
Sponsor Radar — Harvard University
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)).
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Harvard University →
About the role
Job Summary: The Deputy Director, Programs and Operations, is the senior leader for program strategy and operations, facilities, and resource allocation within the OFA. Reporting to the Director of the OFA, this role oversees programs and student services, ensures effective use of OFA spaces and facilities, advises on budget and HR, and serves as a key administrative and strategic partner. The Director of Program Operations works closely with program leaders to plan and deliver high-quality arts programs and services; address operational and programmatic challenges; allocate staffing, space, and technology resources; and represent OFA programs across the College. The role ensures that OFA programs remain vibrant, adaptive, and student-centered while operating efficiently and in alignment with university policies and priorities. The Director of Program Operations is a member of the OFA senior leadership team and serves as an active co-leader in the Director’s absence. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Program Leadership (40%) • Lead and support OFA programs and program leaders across performing and visual arts and arts services. • Advise on strategy, planning, and problem-solving. • Ensure programs and student services are high quality, innovative, inclusive, and accessible to student artists from beginners to advanced practitioners. • Reduce operational barriers and create conditions that enable the success of program leaders and student initiatives. • Help oversee and project manage new strategic program initiatives and priorities as assigned by the OFA Director. • Attend OFA and student arts events to understand and support student art-making across campus. • Oversee strategy and support to activate arts programs and spaces within the campus’ residential life system. • Advise and support student arts and cultural organizations on program development, member retention, fundraising, compliance, touring, and succession planning. • Project manages special initiatives, outside of specific programs, as assigned by OFA Director. Resource Management (50%) • Oversee OFA space and facilities planning and usage. • Support appropriate risk management, safety, accessibility, and operational continuity practices across OFA programs and facilities. • Partner with College and FAS offices on renovations, relocations, and other facility projects. • Partner with OFA and College leadership and FAS federated work streams to identify and meet arts-based resource needs and to shape resource planning and prioritization aligned with strategic and programmatic goals. Oversee and allocate workflow to federated positions (such as IT and finance). • Serve as primary OFA client manager for technology operations, partnering with HUIT and internal IT staff to support programs, communications, and administrative needs. • Promote process and systems improvements that enhance collaboration, efficiency, and user experience across OFA units. • Provide guidance to Programs and OFA Director on program-level budgets, forecasting and financial performance, ensuring responsible use of funds and alignment with program goals. • Advise OFA Director on fund allocation, budgeting, and fundraising. • Ensure consistency and compliance in HR, operations, and financial policies and procedures in collaboration with finance staff and FAS/College partners, including effective use of restricted and current-use funds. • Coach managers on employee relations issues and support initiatives that promote staff morale, professional development, and team cohesion. Strategic Leadership (10%) • Serve as a member of the OFA senior leadership team; advise the Director on organization-wide strategy, planning, and policy. • Serve as an active co-leader in th