Harvard Business School · 1 day ago
Program Assistant, Digital Data Design Institute
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
3+ years expHarvard Business School is a prestigious institution dedicated to management education and thought leadership. The Program Assistant will provide project and administrative support for a research program focused on digital transformation and artificial intelligence in business, working closely with faculty and industry partners.
AlumniEducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents
Administrative support and coordination to deliver on program goals in partnership with internal and external partners
Representing the program by providing clear, professional communications with program partners, including faculty, D^3 staff, and industry collaborators
Manages and coordinates extremely active, complex calendars; scheduling appointments, meetings, and events with internal and external partners to facilitate research collaboration
Coordinate and support conferences, workshops, and other events showcasing research outcomes to academic and industry audiences, which may include speaker scheduling, room reservations, and organizing support for catering or A/V
Manage program files to support appropriate access for both internal and external teams
Coordinates complex travel arrangements, itineraries, and travel visas for faculty and program staff
Prepares, tracks, and processes purchases, reimbursements, and other financial support in a timely and accurate manner
Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents
Responsible for other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
3+ years of experience working in an administrative, clerical, executive support, coordination, or related professional capacity is required
Education beyond high school may count toward experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively present information in a range of ways and to varied audiences, including HBS faculty and external stakeholders
Proven ability to handle multiple work streams simultaneously, to adapt to changes in priorities, and to remove obstacles when necessary; ability to work calmly under pressure while taking initiative; and follow projects through to completion
Demonstrated experience coordinating schedules and communicating professionally with faculty or executive audiences
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 Business School
Harvard Business School is an educational institution that offers two-year residential programs leading to an MBA, Ph.D., or DBA degree. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Doug Levin
Executive Fellow
Ralph James
Exec Dir, Alumni Relations
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