Faculty Assistant II

04-Nov-2024

Faculty Assistant II

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

67142BR

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Faculty Services, part of a team of 13 department staff members. Provides complex administrative support to one tenured faculty member in the Department of Sociology.

Position Description

Responsible for a large volume of varied, detail-oriented tasks, ranging from travel planning and scheduling to online literature searches. Administrative duties include: monitoring, drafting, and editing of correspondence; editing/proofreading documents; processing reimbursements; coordinating group meeting schedules, visitors' schedules, and and special events; filing, ordering office supplies, sorting materials, and other organizational tasks as needed. Assists with course preparation including updating syllabi, locating books and articles, photocopying/scanning, ordering desk copies, maintaining course Canvas pages and preparing of lecture-related PowerPoint presentations. Maintains faculty websites. Makes complex international and domestic travel arrangements using Expedia and other preferred travel partners. Prepares and submits reference letters. Maintains database of references for faculty and inserts correct citations in various publications. Prepares graphics, charts, statistical tables and spreadsheets for courses and faculty publications. Prepares articles and manuscripts for publication according to publisher’s specifications. Assists in the preparation of grants.  Assists with faculty projects such as conducting online research, gathering data, and summarizing findings. Coordinates events, including workshops, conferences, seminars, and colloquia. Acts as liaison between faculty and students and assists with scheduling. Assists with departmental projects as needed. Other projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Three years experience in an office environment. Education beyond high school may count towards experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Excellent time management skills. Demonstrated initiative. Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituency, including senior faculty and administrators. Demonstrated professionalism and good judgment. Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion. Ability to work across teams and with a variety of projects and constituencies. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Experience with Canvas, OpenScholar, WordPress, HTML, and EndNote/Zotero strongly preferred. Knowledge of and comfort working with Apple computers and devices strongly preferred. Experience providing complex administrative support to one or more supervisors in an academic setting preferred.

Additional Information

• Applicants of all race, ability, gender expression and identity, sexuality, religion, education, class, national origin, and background are encouraged to apply. 
• Hybrid remote/on-campus schedule available. 
• Given the workload of the position, vacation will generally not be approved within 2 weeks of the start of an academic term. 
• Finalists must complete a skill assessment. ​​
• All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
• We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

General Administration

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

403028 Faculty Assistant II

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub-Unit

Social Sciences

Salary Grade

053

Department

Sociology

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Time Status

Full-time

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