Role OverviewThe Staff Assistant III (Administrative Assistant) will provide high-level administrative support to a group of highly productive tenure-track faculty in the Department of Environmental Health. The role requires independent judgment, a high level of initiative, strong organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to exercise discretion in interpersonal and professional communications.
What You Will Do
The Administrative Assistant will manage a broad range of detailed, and often confidential administrative duties, including coordinating competing faculty calendars, planning and implementing special projects, drafting and disseminating event communications materials, and serving as the department's subject-matter resource for tenure-track faculty on Harvard travel and reimbursement policy.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ideal candidates will be high-performing professionals with a can-do attitude and team spirit, who enjoy providing administrative support to dynamic and complex groups of faculty, students, and staff. The role requires flexibility, enthusiasm, and a willingness to adapt to change.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous experience in academia, research lab setting or health care environment
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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