Program Operations Specialist, US-Japan Relations

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for the Staff Assistant in the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, supporting the Program on U.S.–Japan Relations. You will handle daily operations, provide program support, building community, and assist with research tasks.

The role involves preparing background materials, coordinating events, managing communications, and serving as IT liaison. Requires 3+ years admin experience, a Bachelor's degree, strong writing and organizational skills;

Qualifications

• Three+ years of administrative experience; education beyond high school may count toward experience.
• Bachelor’s degree; proficient in MS Office, Adobe Suite, and social media.
• Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.
• Familiarity with Japanese society and language preferred; experience with LaTeX and R desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations.
• Coordinate seminars, workshops, and events with Harvard students and external guests.
• Prepare background memoranda, literature reviews, and data analysis visuals.
• Assist with program website and social media communications; IT liaison.

Skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-cultural skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Japanese language familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

LaTeX

R

Job description

Harvard University invites applications for the Staff Assistant in the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, supporting the Program on U.S.–Japan Relations. You will handle daily operations, provide program support, building community, and assist with research tasks.

The role involves preparing background materials, coordinating events, managing communications, and serving as IT liaison. Requires 3+ years admin experience, a Bachelor's degree, strong writing and organizational skills;