Staff Assistant, Public Affairs
Core
Provides administrative and project support for Harvard Public Affairs and Communications' leadership, managing complex calendars, travel, and logistics for external relations and community programs.
Role type
Staff Assistant (Administrative Support)
Builds
Operational support for public affairs team, event logistics, and stakeholder communication
Domain
Higher Education / Public Affairs
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Calendar and travel management, Event logistics coordination, Database management, Written communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, Customer service, Problem solving
Preferred skills
Higher education or non-profit communications experience, AV system familiarity
Technologies
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams, Skype
Responsibilities
Manage calendars and travel arrangements for leaders, Coordinate virtual and in-person events including logistics and AV setup, Maintain stakeholder contact databases, Draft memos and correspondence, Prepare meeting agendas and reports, Respond to constituent requests via phone and email
Seniority
Mid-level, independent contributor