Sourcing and Hiring

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The FAS seeks to attract and retain a talented, diverse set of individuals who will contribute to our collaborative and inclusive work environment. Recruiting and hiring the best fitting person for each position is the first step in building the FAS' outstanding team.

These pages provide an introduction to searching for highly qualified candidates, navigating all University protocols for new hires, and setting goals with team members in their first months of employment. In any step of the process, the FAS Talent Acquisition Services team and your HR Consultant are available to help you.

Harvard Careers is Harvard’s recruitment management system for all staff positions. All staff job openings and records pertaining to job seekers such as applications, resumes, and other expressions of interest are maintained in Harvard Careers. Please contact FAS Recruitment Services at talentacquisition@fas.harvard.edu to request access to Harvard Careers.

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 or any other characteristic protected by law.


Talent Acquisition Client Portal

The Staff Hiring Toolkit has been replaced by the brand-new Talent Acquisition Client Portal. This site is only open to FAS Staff Members.


Hiring and Compensation

Before you make a job offer, please review Harvard's salary ranges to ensure that your candidate is hired above the minimum of the range. The compensation page on Harvard Human Resources website offers more information on salary grades and ranges at Harvard.