CareerPlan

Faculty Administrative Assistant, Division of Research and Facutly Development

Boston, MA, usFull-time$58k–$63k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-12
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Administrative support for faculty in teaching, research, and course management at Harvard Business School.

Role type

Senior Administrative Assistant (Faculty Support)

Builds

Faculty teaching materials, course platforms, and administrative workflows.

Domain

Higher Education / Academic Administration

Required skills

Microsoft Office suite proficiency, calendar management, document preparation and editing, expense reimbursement processing, travel coordination, basic online research, syllabus assembly, proofreading, formatting exhibits and citations, professional correspondence composition, stakeholder liaison, office management, recruiting process support, event logistics planning.

Preferred skills

Social media platform proficiency (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) for content creation and trend analysis, adaptability to changing assignments, confidentiality, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Manage complex faculty calendars and coordinate appointments; prepare and edit teaching materials, syllabi, and presentations; process expense reimbursements; coordinate travel arrangements and visas; support faculty recruiting logistics; organize seminars and conferences; perform basic research and retrieve academic resources.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC