General Administrative Duties:

• Manages complex calendars for faculty, and coordinates scheduling and logistics for meetings, appointments, and travel.
• Maintains and updates biographical information including CVs for faculty
• Provides general assistance to lab members
• Prepares appointments for incoming lab members, including paperwork for visa information data sheets, and may assist with onboarding new group members.
• May assist with planning events, including group retreats, seminars, and conferences hosted by faculty.
• May provide course assistance by maintaining a course website, tracking grades, and general support for semester-end presentations.
• Makes sure publications are posted to relevant websites.

Financial:

• Uses Harvard financial systems to process financial transactions, such as purchasing supplies and/or equipment, reimbursements for travel, corporate card payments, purchasing card transactions, and manages transactional activities for internal and external vendors.
• Collaborates with grant managers to review grant expenditures to stay up to date on funding sources

Other:

• Accomplishes related duties and takes on new responsibilities in response to changing office needs.
• Learns new software and systems as needed.
• Participates in team meetings, trainings, and activities for faculty support staff. 3+ years of administrative office experience. Education beyond high school may count towards years of experience.
• May provide back-up for other staff as needed.

3 or more years of administrative experience. Education beyond high school may count towards years of experience.

• College degree, or an equivalent of college level coursework preferred.
• Cover letter strongly preferred.
• Relevant experience in an office environment; experience supporting faculty or executives, particularly with calendar management and travel; and experience supporting multiple principals strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work with interruptions, adapt to change, and respond quickly to last-minute alteration requests regarding calendars, schedules and travel.
• Prior work experiences that called for independent initiative, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make appropriate adjustments to work flow, and problem solve.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, follow-through, and dependability is essential.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to establish effective work relationships across all levels.
• Excellent customer service and oral and written communication skills.

Computer Skills:

• Competency using a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Adobe Suite and Zoom.
• Must possess the ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly, including emerging office technologies and communication tools.
• Experience with updating websites and using Harvard systems a plus.

• Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.
• The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
• This position is based on our Allston, MA campus.
• A hybrid/flexible work schedule may be explored with the hiring manager during the interview process. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA and VT).
• Harvard requires COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement and exceptions may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/.

About SEAS
The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences serves as the connector and integrator of Harvard’s teaching and research efforts in engineering, applied sciences, and technology. Our core tenets are educating broad-minded students; interdisciplinary research; integration across disciplines; and balancing theory, experimentation and practice to create an unmatched environment for learning and exploration. Through collaboration with researchers from all parts of Harvard, other universities, and industry, we bring discovery and innovation directly to bear on improving human life and society. For more information about us, please visit www.seas.harvard.edu.

SEAS Commitment to Diversity
The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment. Some of our core values include respect for all, serving the greater good, and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.