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Harvard University Careers – Faculty Assistant

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Job Description:

Are you drawn to the community and energy of being on a college campus? Can you see yourself supporting distinguished academics? If so, consider joining our team as a Faculty Assistant at Harvard Kennedy School. Faculty Assistants work closely with faculty to make valued contributions in support of Harvard Kennedy School’s mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the faculty, possibly assist with faculty recruitment or promotion processes
  • Oversee the teaching team (of teaching fellows and course assistants)
  • Organize student field trips to places like the State House, MBTA, or local prisons and participate as part of the team. Attend external events as a guest of a faculty member, helping represent her programs and activities to others
  • Assist faculty member with grant proposals
  • Plan events: communicate with guests, reserve rooms, order catering, and manage all logistics.
  • Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and expense reimbursements
  • Prepare meeting documentation, manage filing systems, and maintain office inventory
  • Proofread documents, retrieve research resources, and submit materials for publishing and distribution on campus and globally

Job Requirements:

  • People describe you as reliable – you always follow through and strive to surpass expectations
  • You are comfortable juggling competing priorities, reporting to multiple supervisors, and accommodating a broad range of work-styles
  • You’ve worked in an office environment before and are proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability is second nature; with constant change, you are flexible and receptive to feedback
  • You work well independently and also contribute as a valuable team member

Job Details:

Company: Harvard

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: New York, NY, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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