Faculty Assistant at Harvard University — Cambridge, MA

Harvard Law School’s Faculty Support Services Department (FSS) is dedicated to providing approximately 200 faculty members and instructors with the high-quality assistance they need in order to successfully teach, conduct research, and advance scholarship. While each assistant works directly with members of the faculty—often acting as a liaison between students, other instructors, and various Law School and University administrative departments—our department comprises a collaborative and supportive team of assistants who are committed to collecting and sharing the most effective methods of administrative support.

Faculty Support Services seeks a Faculty Assistant who can fulfill a dual role as an independent problem-solver and enthusiastic team member.

As a Faculty Assistant you will:

• Support faculty teaching by scheduling courses, and posting course materials, announcements, and student assignments/office hours via Canvas, the course management platform. Arrange course packets and obtain copyright for course materials, and arrange AV, catering, and other set-up needs. May support online learning with remote learning tools such as Zoom and video editing software.
• Respond to internal and external requests for information and manage faculty calendars. Make complex domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries for faculty and visitors to the Law School.
• Use Concur and B2P (Buy-to-Pay) financial platforms to process payments, invoices, reimbursements, and corporate card statements.
• Assist with coordinating conferences and lectures, including arranging media, catering, guest outreach, materials, accommodation, and travel.
• Perform general office duties including photocopying, scanning, filing, ordering office supplies, placing catering orders, and reserving space for meetings and events.
• Proofread and edit documents, including student recommendation letters; conduct ad hoc internet and library research.
• Provide support for faculty for hiring student workers.
• Provide financial processing support for programmatic transactions.

Basic Qualifications

3 or more years of administrative support or related experience in a business or customer service environment. Education beyond high school may count toward some, though not all, experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have:

• Curiosity and creative problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and ask good questions
• Ability to prioritize work, especially given competing priorities
• Ability to quickly pivot and adapt
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes
• A collaborative spirit in working with peers to resolve issues
• Ability to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to a diverse and positive work culture

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week; Full-time, M-F.

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

Other Information:

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Salary Grade and Ranges

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