Harvard University

education

ExecutiveCoordinator

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Executive Coordinator at Harvard University. Skills: Administrative support, Scheduling, Communication. Provide administrative support to director. Manage director's time allocation”

Industry & Context.

education
Problems you'll solve

Sound judgment

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs, Work on campus five days a week, Identity pre-employment screening

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of related professional experience providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree preferred, Commitment to mission of improving government performance and solving social problems, Eagerness to learn both processes and content, discretion on confidential matters, sound judgment and attention to detail, High level of maturity and empathy with outstanding interpersonal skills

What You'll Do.

Provide administrative support to director

Manage director's time allocation

Ensure information flow

Handle relationships with other parts of school

Serve as director's faculty assistant

Prepare course materials

Maintain course websites

Handle teaching technology needs

Arrange travel for guest speakers

Support director in research

Provide operational and administrative support

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Making sure information flows in both directions between the director and GPL staff, Taubman Center staff, Rappaport Institute staff, Harvard Impact Labs staff; Handling relationships with many other parts of the Kennedy School and outside organizations; Team player with proven ability to build relationships and develop trust with colleagues

Communication Scope

Verbal communication skills; Writing skills; Proof-reading skills

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Kennedy School? The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference. The mission of the Taubman Center for State and Local Government at the Harvard Kennedy School is to support current and future public sector leaders in improving the governance of states, counties, and cities. The Taubman Center and its affiliates, including the Government Performance Lab (GPL), Harvard Impact Labs, and the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, are generating solutions to pressing state and local government challenges through teaching, academic research, hands-on projects with governments, and convenings that bring together policy makers and thought leaders to engage with faculty, staff, fellows, and students. Job Summary: The Executive Coordinator will provide high-level administrative support to Professor Liebman who directs the Taubman Center for State and Local Government, the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, Harvard Impact Labs, and the Government Performance Lab (GPL). The ideal candidate for this role will find inspiration in our missions of improving government performance, solving social problems, and training up-and-coming leaders. Job-Specific Responsibil

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