Jobs / United States / Harvard University

Harvard University

Program Administrator, Bilingual

Cambridge, MA, US Posted 17 days ago

Apply on company site ↗ Source: Company careers site Tailor my CV

Free account: one tailored CV and cover letter included. You always apply on the employer’s own page.

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.
  • 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.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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.

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.

About the role

The Program Administrator, Bilingual (PA) is an essential part of this 12-person staff and 40+ student academically based clinical program at Harvard Law School. Visit our website to learn more about the Bureau’s work and mission. The PA performs a wide range of financial responsibilities and carries out administrative, supervisory, and support duties while upholding the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau’s tradition of student governance in the daily operations of the program. The position reports to the Administrative Director and serves as the faculty assistant to the Faculty Directors. As Program Administrator, Bilingual you will:   • Manage specific financial functions including the faculty allowance funds for Bureau-related courses, the litigation funds, and the Bureau’s IOLTA client-trust accounts; oversee monetary reimbursements to staff and students as well as the purchasing of office supplies; run regular financial reports to ensure accuracy and budgetary adherence and contribute to budget preparation and the closing of the fiscal year  • Support the classroom and clinical teaching including items such as assembling and producing class readers and training materials, managing Canvas pages for specific courses, arranging logistics for guest speakers, and additional academic and community outreach responsibilities  • Manage the Bureau’s translation and interpretation program  • Help administer the intern program including hiring and supervision of interns and coordinating workflow for projects, and managing time approvals  • Compile data from multiple sources and prepare reports and statistics  • Manage and organize internal communication systems as well as electronic and physical filing system, including ensuring proper documentation and troubleshooting the case management program (LegalServer)  • Identify and resolve problems relating to equipment and physical facilities and submit service requests to appropriate staff within the university or outside vendors Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 2 years’ experience in administration, including project or program management. Advanced professional fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking). Additional Qualifications and Skills We are looking for people who have:   • Professional fluency in Portuguese, Haitian Creole or other languages commonly spoken in HLAB’s client communities is helpful  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make decisions on day-to-day priorities; attention to detail and follow-through  • Excel and related database skills; ability to quickly learn additional computer applications  • Flexibility and ability to manage multiple assignments from several sources, to prioritize while involved in simultaneous tasks under deadlines, stay calm under pressure and deal with frequent changes is essential  • Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills; ability to work with a diverse, multi-cultural population of clients, students and staff  • Previous experience with accounting and budgets an asset  Standard Hours/Schedule: Full-time. Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education Other Information: HLAB's hybrid schedule includes 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. Evening and weekend hours are periodically required to meet student or client needs.  A cover letter is welcome and may provide additional information about your interest, experience, and Spanish proficiency. All offers are made by HLS Human Resources. 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-Harv

Apply on company site ↗