Adam Scarano
About Adam Scarano
Adam Scarano serves as the Associate Registrar at Harvard Business School, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in theatre and extensive experience in academic administration, including overseeing programs that support students with disabilities and managing departmental budgets.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Adam Scarano currently serves as the Associate Registrar at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he manages various administrative functions related to student services and academic resources. His responsibilities include overseeing the Scribe program, which provides note-taking services for students with disabilities, and managing the Course Materials Distribution process to ensure students have access to necessary academic resources.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Scarano has extensive experience at Harvard Business School, having worked in various capacities since 2008. He served as the Associate Director of MBA Registrar Services from 2015 to 2019 and as Assistant Director of MBA Registrar Services from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Unit Coordinator in Finance from 2008 to 2013. His roles involved managing the Cross-Registration process, facilitating student enrollment in courses across different departments, and overseeing the departmental budget for the Registrar Services team.
Theatre Background
Before his tenure at Harvard Business School, Adam Scarano worked in the theatre industry. He was the Assistant to the Producing Artistic Director at Kansas City Repertory Theatre from 2001 to 2004. Following that, he served as the Artistic Administrator at Merrimack Repertory Theatre from 2004 to 2008. These roles contributed to his understanding of organizational management and event coordination.
Educational Background
Adam Scarano holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Saint Michael's College, studying from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Spa Catholic from 1989 to 1993.
Contributions to Commencement Activities
In his current role, Adam Scarano plays a key role in organizing Commencement activities at Harvard Business School. His involvement contributes to the successful execution of graduation ceremonies, ensuring that the events run smoothly and meet the needs of graduating students.