Harvard University

Harvard University

Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Research Project Coordinator)

Boston, MA, United States · Mid · Part-time

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About the role

  • The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) is an active unit in the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with a mission to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing tasks related to the day-to-day operation, projects funded by private foundations, public health agencies, Harvard University, and other sources.
  • In addition to the day-to-day research assistant responsibilities, they will serve as the primary liaison with other relevant department and university staff.

Responsibilities

  • Provide project-specific support to assist Dr. Williams' research activities
  • Support smooth day-to-day flow of communications and targeted outreach for program activities with internal team members as well as external partners and collaborators
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • 4+ years of relevant experience is required

Nice to have

  • Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
  • This position has a 90 day orientation and review period.
  • The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.

Skills

  • Experience in an academic or research environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
  • Capacity to thoroughly complete all tasks with excellent attention to detail
  • Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively
  • Experience managing multiple priorities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Experience with End Note and Word Press preferred
  • Aptitude for learning new technology systems
  • Interest in public health a plus
  • Appointment End Date: 2 years from date of hire with possibility of extension
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 17.5 hours per week
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Compensation

  • Monitor overall study progress and assist with preparing the annual and final progress reports

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
  • This is a part-time benefits-eligible position with a 17.5 hour work schedule.
  • The Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Research Project Coordinator) will support a research program and professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Learn more about the School's mission, objectives, and core values, our Principles of Citizenship, and about the Dean's AAA vision about our school's ongoing strategic initiatives
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