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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · 20 hours ago

Staff Assistant III (Program Assistant)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through research and education. The Program Assistant will coordinate planning and logistics for the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program, supporting ministers in their leadership initiatives and ensuring effective program delivery.

Higher EducationMedicalTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinating and tracking communications with ministers, faculty, guest speakers, and the HMLP advisory board

Travel and accommodation arrangements for all events

Preparing Program materials as required including assembling printed materials

Coordinating event logistics and delivery

Scheduling meetings and managing the calendar for the Executive Director

Program-related research, material development, and preparing reports as needed. May compose, proofread, edit, and prepare correspondence, reports, website and social media communication briefs, and other materials using word processing, spreadsheets, and/or databases

Other Program related responsibilities as these might arise

Qualification

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelResearch skillsOrganizational skillsProfessionalismInternational affairs knowledgeWritten communicationVerbal communicationTime managementAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

3+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and aptitude to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adhere to tight deadlines

Must be self-motivated with good time management and flexibility on hours when needed during Program events

High level of professionalism when interacting with dignitaries and HMLP participants

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Some knowledge of international affairs, particularly in Africa

Research skills and source Program-related information as needed

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 T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Harvard School of Public Health brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1913

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees