Colette Ciregna
About Colette Ciregna
Colette Ciregna serves as the Director of Finance & Enterprise Services for Knowledge & Library Services at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2015. With over two decades of experience at Harvard, she has managed staffing, human resources, and administrative technology for various departments.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Colette Ciregna serves as the Director of Finance & Enterprise Services for Knowledge & Library Services at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2015, overseeing a range of responsibilities including contract management and general operations within her department. Ciregna manages a team that includes 60 permanent staff and 45 contingent workers, ensuring effective staffing and human resources management.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Ciregna has extensive experience at Harvard Business School, having worked in various roles for over two decades. She served as Senior Director of Business Administration in External Relations from 2010 to 2015, and as Director of Finance and Enterprise Services from 1995 to 2015. Additionally, she held the position of Program Manager for the MBA Program from 1995 to 1999 and was the Director of Research and Faculty Development from 1999 to 2002. Her tenure at Harvard Business School spans multiple roles, showcasing her expertise in administration and finance.
Educational Background
Colette Ciregna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology from Tufts University, which she completed from 1981 to 1985. She also earned a Master of Business Administration from Simmons College - Simmons School of Management, studying from 1990 to 1992. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in finance and enterprise services.
Work History at Harvard University
Before her extensive career at Harvard Business School, Ciregna worked at Harvard University in various capacities from 1987 to 1995. This early experience contributed to her development in administrative and operational roles within the academic environment.
Project Oversight and Administrative Technology
In her current role, Ciregna oversees administrative technology and digital project initiatives within the Knowledge & Library Services at Harvard Business School. This includes managing projects that enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of library services, demonstrating her commitment to integrating technology in academic administration.