Administrator

Company: Harvard law school
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary : The Program on Corporate Governance seeks to foster research and scholarship about corporate governance and facilitate discourse in this field among academics, practitioners, and policy-makers. Job-Specific Responsibilities : As a Program Administrator you will: Provide a broad range of administrative and managerial support for the PCG Faculty Director as well as program activities, including conferences, events, fundraising, and hire processes. Manage correspondence and communications with program sponsors and stakeholders, including independently drafting such correspondence and communications. Interact with outside constituencies such as board members, law firms, corporations, prominent research organizations, as well as a variety of university administrators and staff members. Manage conference logistics such as venue selection/management, invitations, RSVPs, catering, AV needs, travel, and program material preparations. Oversee the work of the program coordinator and program associates and webmasters with respect to program events and fundraising. Maintain and expand extensive database of contacts. Contribute to and prepare first draft of program reports. Administer the Program's budget and the allocation of revenue and expenses among the various funds. Carry out other administrative and managerial assignments as directed by the PCG Faculty Director. Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. 5 or more years of experience in office administration--or related--field--(business environment--and/or--customer service) including--organization--and execution--of--events.-- Education beyond high school may count toward experience.---- Additional Qualifications and Skills : We are looking for people who have: Demonstrated organizational skills for busy workflow with attention to detail. Experience making complex judgments in a support role where priorities shift frequently and quickly. Flexible attitude required for managing array of work. Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of discretion. Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel. Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging : Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. Working Conditions : A hybrid work arrangement including on campus work with some remote work may be possible after successful completion of Harvard's standard orientation and review period (90 days) Additional Information : We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Bonus/Commission: No

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