Role OverviewThe Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and logistical support to the Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School. The role requires a career executive assistant with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will be comfortable adapting to shifting priorities, managing complex tasks, and maintaining composure under pressure.
What You Will Do
The Senior Executive Assistant will manage the Director's calendar, scheduling, and engagements, including coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, preparing biographical and other basic materials, and liaising with other members of the Director's team. The role also involves monitoring the Director's correspondence, prioritizing items for her attention, and ensuring timely responses and follow-through.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have seven or more years of related professional experience, a bachelor's degree in public policy, international relations, government, politics, or a related field, and exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- At least five years of related professional experience
- Seven or more years of related professional experience is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, international relations, government, politics, or a related field preferred
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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