Employer | Harvard University |
Created | 04/03/2024 |
Reference | 239057302 |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
City | Cambridge |
Zip | 02163 |
Salary | - |
Harvard University
Description: 09-Apr-2024 Administrative AssistantFaculty of Arts and Sciences 65061BR Job Summary Reporting to the Director of Administration, this position will provide high level administrative support to the department chair, Director of Graduate Studies, and Director of Undergraduate Studies, with additional support to faculty and other department staff as time allows.
Position Description Department leadership support: The position will provide high level administrative support to department leadership (chair, Director of Graduate Studies, Director of Undergraduate Studies), including but not limited to: - Concur expense reports and reimbursement preparation - Procurement in Buy2Pay, including placing purchase orders and processing vendor invoices - Conference and event organization - Travel arrangements, itineraries, and reimbursements for department leadership and guest speakers - Calendaring and meeting scheduling - Technical assistance including ordering hardware, software, and liaising with HUIT - Providing support for letters of recommendation - Printing, photocopying, and shipping support - Assisting with special projects as needed As time allows, this position can provide additional support as needed to faculty and other departmental staff, and can assist with expense reports, event preparation and support, and other tasks
Basic Qualifications 3 years of administrative or other relevant experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills Experience in higher education administration and academic programs. Ability to work independently and anticipate and resolve problems with minimal supervision in a work environment of multiple and conflicting priorities. Strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills, flexibility and good judgment, excellent written and oral communication skills. Commitment to understanding and clearly communicating Harvard policies, and comfort enforcing policies with faculty. Experience with Harvard systems, especially Concur and Buy2Pay, is a plus.
Physical Requirements Occasional event setup - lifting no more than 10lbs. Working Conditions This is a full-time, 35 per hour week position, working primarily during the department’s business hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations staff work on campus 3 days a week and remotely 2 days a week, with more flexible work options available during the winter and summer breaks. Work Format Details This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. About Us We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Benefits We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Job Function General Administration Department Office Location USA - MA - Cambridge Job Code 403134 Coordinator I Work Format Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) Sub-Unit Arts and Humanities 054 Department East Asian Languages and Civilizations Union 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Time Status Full-time Pre-Employment Screening Identity Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. EEO Statement 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, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only) #LI-JB1 PI239057302 |