Senior Faculty Assistant - Department & Lab Support

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, seeks a proactive Faculty Assistant to provide advanced administrative and programmatic support for the Department Chair and multiple faculty. The role includes coordinating high‑level meetings, travel, and events; assisting with lab administration and purchasing; and supporting cross‑campus Harvard activities.

The position emphasizes discretion, independent problem‑solving, and collaboration across internal and external partners to enable research

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of administrative or customer service experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Department Chair, including coordinating research, teaching, and administrative tasks.
• Plan and execute high‑level meetings, travel itineraries, and events for department leaders and partners.
• Support Wagers Laboratory administration, including purchasing and appointment coordination.
• Assist with report preparation, data analysis, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate visa requests and multi‑faculty support across Harvard campuses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canvas

Concur

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, seeks a proactive Faculty Assistant to provide advanced administrative and programmatic support for the Department Chair and multiple faculty. The role includes coordinating high‑level meetings, travel, and events; assisting with lab administration and purchasing; and supporting cross‑campus Harvard activities.

The position emphasizes discretion, independent problem‑solving, and collaboration across internal and external partners to enable research