Graduate Programs Admin & Admissions Assistant

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard Law School is seeking a Graduate Program Staff Assistant to join the Graduate Program and International Legal Studies team. You will support admissions, financial aid, and visa processing for LL.M./S.J.D./Visitors Programs, working with an international applicant pool and coordinating office operations.

This full-time role requires strong organizational skills, customer service focus, and ability to handle confidential information in a diverse environment; some duties may be performed

Qualifications

• Three or more years related experience in office administration.
• Experience in a university or international student environment is a plus.
• Proactive, organized and detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions and financial aid applications and related materials.
• Respond to telephone inquiries and share responsibility for email and walk-in inquiries.
• Serve as the first reviewer for general inboxes managed by the Graduate Program.
• Assist with audits, workflows, and process improvements in the online admissions platform.
• Assist with the financial aid review process.
• Assist with admission and financial aid notifications.

Skills

Office administration

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harvard Law School is seeking a Graduate Program Staff Assistant to join the Graduate Program and International Legal Studies team. You will support admissions, financial aid, and visa processing for LL.M./S.J.D./Visitors Programs, working with an international applicant pool and coordinating office operations.

This full-time role requires strong organizational skills, customer service focus, and ability to handle confidential information in a diverse environment; some duties may be performed