Harvard University

Harvard University

Faculty Assistant (History)

Cambridge, MA, United States

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odds of building a lasting career here

88Lottery-free
Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

Files H-1B any time — no cap, no lottery. The 2026 weighted-selection rule doesn't touch it, which makes this the strongest structural path for entry-level talent. Pay is often lower, but your odds of staying are dramatically higher.

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 15 green-card filings in this occupation, 93% were for a worker who already held the job.

States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 9 Department of Labor filings, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Files H-1B transfers

11 transfer filings in the last year, covering 11 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • The FA serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials
  • May be responsible for obtaining permissions and copyright registration.

Responsibilities

  • Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of up to 10 faculty members
  • Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing)
  • Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers
  • Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio
  • Provide support for events led by faculty
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Assists designated faculty with the submission of corporate card receipts, required financial forms, and advises faculty of upcoming payment deadlines.

Nice to have

  • Strong skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
  • Experience with Canvas and Concur a plus.

Skills

  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Discretion and sound judgment
  • Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Familiarity with higher education, research administration, or academic operations preferred
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to work across teams and with a variety of projects and constituencies.
  • Strong skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Experience with Canvas and Concur a plus.
  • Certificates and Licenses:
  • Will require completion of internal financial, procurement, or research compliance training
  • Additional Information

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.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • It is the home of Harvard's undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard's Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C.
  • Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education.
  • 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

  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
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