Program Operations Assistant – U.S.-Japan Relations

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for a Staff Assistant to support the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations. The role blends administration, community building, and occasional research assistance.

You will prepare background memos, literature reviews, collect data, create visuals, and help coordinate seminars, workshops, and events with students and faculty. Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills, cross-cultural awareness, and

Qualifications

• Three or more years of administrative experience.
• Education beyond high school may count toward experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with Japanese society and language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations under the Faculty Director and administrative leadership.
• Prepare background memoranda and literature reviews, collect and analyze data, produce graphs and other visuals, and assist with presentations.
• Coordinate speakers and participants, manage event logistics, and support successful program execution for seminars and conferences.
• Serve as the primary contact for visitors and inquiries; assist with office operations and IT liaison duties; support website and social media communications.
• Overtime may be required as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

R

LaTeX

Job description

Harvard University’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for a Staff Assistant to support the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations. The role blends administration, community building, and occasional research assistance.

You will prepare background memos, literature reviews, collect data, create visuals, and help coordinate seminars, workshops, and events with students and faculty. Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills, cross-cultural awareness, and