Senior Faculty Assistant & Lab Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology seeks an experienced Faculty Assistant to provide advanced administrative and programmatic support for the department chair and multiple faculty members in Cambridge. The role involves coordinating travel, meetings, and events, handling confidential materials, and assisting with reports and presentation preparation.

The position is on-campus in Cambridge, MA, with standard hours and a focus on efficient, proactive support

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of administrative or customer service experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Department Chair and faculty.
• Coordinate complex travel itineraries and high profile meetings.
• Manage lab and department administrative operations, including reimbursements and invoicing.
• Support lab appointments, visa coordination, and personnel records as needed.
• Assist with reports, presentations, and distribution of teaching materials.

Skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Buy2Pay

Canvas

Concur

Job description

Harvard University’s Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology seeks an experienced Faculty Assistant to provide advanced administrative and programmatic support for the department chair and multiple faculty members in Cambridge. The role involves coordinating travel, meetings, and events, handling confidential materials, and assisting with reports and presentation preparation.

The position is on-campus in Cambridge, MA, with standard hours and a focus on efficient, proactive support