Staff Assistant III/Research Assistant

Job Summary

Providing research assistance to four senior faculty members in the department of government, this position will perform a wide range of complex and time-sensitive duties supporting their teaching and research.

Auto req ID

58396BR

Job Code

403033 Staff Assistant III

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Business Title

Staff Assistant III/Research Assistant

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

053

Time Status

Part-time

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Basic Qualifications

Two or more years' experience in an academic environment. College background or work experience in social sciences. Computer skills required, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and conducting online scholarly research.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a social science discipline. Master's degree preferred. Candidate must be well organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, set priorities, and handle a wide range of tasks simultaneously and handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be flexible and willing to take on new assignments. Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills, command of and/or experience in statistical analysis and use of large datasets, and knowledge of R Studio, Github, Latex, and other tools. Must be able to effectively search databases and online journal archives. Experience working both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively; adept at multi-tasking, problem solving, and decision making. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Harvard University financial systems and Oracle financial software preferred and comfort with learning new software applications required. Prior work experience in an academic research setting a plus.

Additional Information

All final offers will be made by FAS HR

Department

Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Job Function

General Administration

Position Description

Maintains course and faculty Web pages. Assists with preparation of course and lecture materials. Assists with research and preparation, editing, and submission of manuscripts for publication. Locates articles, checks bibliographic references, creates graphs and charts, and orders course packets. Plans and organizes seminar series, special events, and occasional academic conferences. Makes travel arrangements. Drafts and edits correspondence, articles, manuscripts, letters of recommendation, course materials, and reports. Performs general office duties. Executes special projects. Processes financial payments and reimbursements using Harvard's online financial systems (Concur, PCard, Corporate Card, Buy2Pay etc.) Manages calendar for two faculty members. Responds to internal and external requests for information. Performs other duties as required. Please note: this is a half-time position.

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

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.