Harvard University
Education
FacultyAssistantandGlobalFoodSystemProgramCoordinator
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“Faculty Assistant and Global Food System Program Coordinator at Harvard University. Skills: Program coordination, Administrative support, Event logistics. Manage course delivery. Get copyright clearances”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years of related experience, Demonstrated office administration experience, Demonstrated event planning experience, Demonstrated customer service experience, Prior academic research experience, Prior academic writing experience, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Willingness to learn new technologies, Demonstrated experience prioritizing tasks, Ability to see tasks to completion, Proficient written communication
Nice to Have
Interest in food system research
What You'll Do.
Manage course delivery
Get copyright clearances
Post course readings on Canvas
Coordinate audiovisual support
Organize in-class activities
Serve as principal source of information
Oversee teaching team
Communicate professionally with stakeholders
Assist with faculty recruitment
Assist with faculty promotion
Manage complex calendars
Manage travel arrangements
Manage expense reimbursements
Retrieve research resources
Submit materials for publishing
Submit materials for distribution
Communicate with guests
Manage event logistics
Move projects forward
Leverage faculty time
Assist in planning degree program classes
Assist in teaching degree program classes
Assist in planning executive education programs
Assist in teaching executive education programs
Work with course coaches
Work with research assistants
Assist in growing Global Food Systems Program
Set up programmatic meetings
Coordinate with student groups
Coordinate annual PAPSAC conference
Coordinate space reservations
Coordinate room reservations
Coordinate communication
Coordinate event set-up
Coordinate event registration
Manage event audiovisual needs
Manage programmatic reimbursements
Fulfill programmatic administrative needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Faculty; Fellows; Students; Partners; Course coaches; Research assistants; Student groups; Faculty across campus
Communication Scope
Written communication
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 Global Food Systems Program is seeking an organized and proactive administrative professional to support a growing program dedicated to one overarching question: How can we feed the world well? The program brings together faculty from across campus as well as policy makers, business leaders, and practitioners working in the food system with a common goal of securing a stable, affordable supply of healthy food while reducing the environmental footprint of how food is produced, processed, and distributed. As the program's administrative coordinator, you will be central to keeping it running smoothly—coordinating events and convenings, and serving as a key point of contact for faculty, fellows, students, and partners around the world as we develop new initiatives. What you’ll do: * Manage course delivery: get copyright clearances for course readings and post them on Canvas (online course website), track student work, liaise with guests, coordinate audiovisual support, organize in-class activities, manage office hours for faculty * Serve as principal source of information on established unit/
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