Harvard University Hiring for Faculty Assistant at Cambridge, MA Full Time

• Coordinates activities with course administration office (e.g., Academic Affairs, the Registrar)
• Assists with course preparation which includes book ordering, scanning and book reserves
• Syllabus prep
• Maintains course website
• Arranges media support for classes
• Acts as liaison between faculty, teaching fellows and students as well as other GSE educational programs, speakers/presenters and administrative departments , such as course administration

Administrative Clerical Support

• Prepares letters, memos, reports and drafts routine correspondence
• Schedules meetings and all related arrangements
• Coordinates travel arrangements
• Prepares expense reports and handles any other financial reimbursement process
• Supports faculty with coordination and implementation of special projects/assignments
• Acts as liaison with other faculty, outside contacts and administrative departments on behalf of the faculty to address issues as they arise
• Orders and maintains office supplies

Research Support

• Consistently and accurately performs word processing and revises and proofreads manuscripts, articles and transcripts, including citations, footnotes and exhibits
• Performs basic on-line and library research. Retrieves and orders books and articles from the library
• Assists with hiring research assistants through either Academic Affairs or Student Payroll; Approves student time sheets; Assists with hiring and payments of independent contractors
• Runs, reviews, and helps to monitor grant-related CREW reports and managing TTRF funds as well as corporate credit cards
• Assists with grant preparation and administration, ranging from editing text to ensuring format guidelines are met

HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms, and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows each individual to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school.

We do this by:

• Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve;
• Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged;
• Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation;
• Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion;
• Communicating transparently and respectfully; and
• Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment

About the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: www.gse.harvard.edu