Harvard University · 2 weeks ago
Executive Assistant/Project Coordinator
Harvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing its world-changing mission. The Executive Assistant/Project Coordinator will provide executive and administrative support to the Chief Community and Campus Life Officer and ensure smooth daily operations, while participating in various projects that foster a culture of respect and engagement within the university community.
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Responsibilities
Executive assistance for the CCCLO and related office administrative management. Including managing calendars, planning, scheduling, and preparing materials for meetings; scheduling and booking travel, composing and distributing meeting minutes; coordinating/planning office events/meetings, maintaining office supplies, coordinating IT/space needs, and processing invoices and expense reports
Coordinating and staffing University-wide committees, networking meetings, and events
Drafting correspondence on behalf of the CCCLO
Conducting high-level research and preparing briefing memos
Coordinating event logistics for office meetings
Developing a CCL support-staff network to disseminate resources and policies
Triaging and facilitating communication between the general CCL email inbox and phone line and the broader CCL team
Support the onboarding of new staff, fellows, and interns
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five years of progressive administrative and/or project coordination experience
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook), and Google suite of programs (Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, and Google Calendar) required
Education beyond high school may be applied toward years of experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience handling complex scheduling and prioritizing/executing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Able to anticipate principal and stakeholder needs and deliver high levels of customer service
Fluency or demonstrated interest in pluralism and community and culture-focused work 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
Company
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$136.43MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Alfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-01-10Grant· $0.35M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2021-08-24Grant· $0.07M
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