Provost Briefings & Correspondence Specialist

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Briefing and Correspondence Coordinator to support the Provost’s Office. Reporting to the Deputy Provost & Chief of Staff, the role develops comprehensive briefings, drafts responses, and assists with special projects and communications.

The position is primarily on campus with a minimum four days in the office during the academic year, offers a 35-hour week schedule, and requires strong writing with high confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication, including ability to write clearly for different audiences.
• Superlative command of grammar, diction, and syntax.

Responsibilities

• Briefings: Collecting and preparing comprehensive briefings for many of the Provost’s meetings, including agendas, pre-readings, attendee bios, talking points, memos, proposals, and travel itineraries.
• Correspondence: Triaging, tracking, and managing the Provost’s incoming correspondence; draft responses and other correspondence.
• Special Projects: Assisting with special projects and writing formal remarks and other communications as needed.
• General Support: Providing backup support to the Provost’s Executive Assistant, including scheduling and on-site support as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Briefing and Correspondence Coordinator to support the Provost’s Office. Reporting to the Deputy Provost & Chief of Staff, the role develops comprehensive briefings, drafts responses, and assists with special projects and communications.

The position is primarily on campus with a minimum four days in the office during the academic year, offers a 35-hour week schedule, and requires strong writing with high confidentiality.