Andrea Cardarelli
About Andrea Cardarelli
Andrea Cardarelli serves as the Assistant Director of MBA Student & Academic Services at Harvard Business School, where she manages a team of 25 scribes and oversees logistics for academic events. With a background in administrative roles at various educational institutions, she holds a Master's degree from Boston University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Andrea Cardarelli serves as the Assistant Director of MBA Student & Academic Services at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the management of student services and academic support. In addition to her role as Assistant Director, she also functions as the Manager of FIELD within the MBA Student and Academic Services since 2016. In these capacities, she oversees logistics for academic and program-related events on campus and manages a team of 25 scribes who take participation notes in over 50 MBA classes.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Prior to her current roles, Andrea Cardarelli worked at Harvard Business School in various capacities. She served as a Staff Assistant in MBA Registrar Services from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she was the Manager of MBA Course Materials Distribution from 2001 to 2004. Her experience at Harvard Business School spans over a decade, during which she has developed expertise in academic administration and student services.
Experience in Educational Administration
Andrea Cardarelli has a background in educational administration, having worked at Cambridge Friends School as the Administrative Manager and Assistant to the Head of School from 1997 to 2001. She also served as an Administrative Assistant at Fayerweather Street School from 1992 to 1997. These roles provided her with foundational skills in managing school operations and supporting educational leadership.
Educational Background
Andrea Cardarelli earned her Master’s Degree in Policy, Planning, and Administration from Boston University School of Education, where she studied from 1995 to 1997. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, which she completed from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in academic services and administration.
Team Management and Training
In her current role at Harvard Business School, Andrea Cardarelli is responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training new scribes. This involves overseeing a team of 25 individuals who provide essential support in documenting participation in MBA classes. Her leadership in this area highlights her commitment to enhancing the academic experience for students.