Jim joined the Office of Faculty Development and Diversity as Programs Analyst in October 2016. He is responsible for supporting FD&D's programs and initiatives through the use of information technology and process design. He works with stakeholders in areas such as faculty affairs, information technology, human resources, and institutional research to develop and provide user training and support.

Jim came to Harvard from the Longy School of Music of Bard College, where he served in senior roles in academic affairs and financial management. Before Longy, he was a computer programmer at Infinite Graphics, a high-precision graphics and software firm providing services for the photo-tooling industry. He has an M.M. from New England Conservatory of Music, and a B.A. in Physics and Mathematics from Hamline University.