Harvard University

Harvard University

Graduate Program Staff Assistant

Cambridge, MA, United States · Staff+ · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 4 hours ago
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About the role

  • Here at Harvard Law School (HLS), you'll find an environment that values who you are and encourages you to grow, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact.
  • Education beyond high school may count toward experience.
  • All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

Responsibilities

  • Process admissions and financial aid applications and related materials, including analyzing transcripts, calculating GPAs, and following up with applicants to obtain missing documents
  • Maintain confidential student files and records
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Three or more years related experience in office administration or business environment.
  • Substantial overtime required during peak application season, including evenings/weekends and winter recess.
  • Overtime also required for other key events, including (but not limited to) Orientation.

Skills

  • Why join Harvard Law School?
  • Join a community that combines excellence in legal education and scholarship with a deep commitment to justice.
  • Job-Specific Responsibilities

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

  • Are proactive, organized and detail oriented
  • Have a strong customer service orientation and are sensitive to the needs of an international and diverse student population
  • Communicate effectively, in both written and oral formats
  • Enjoy learning new things, can handle multiple priorities, and work flexibly in both independent and team environments
  • Can handle complex and confidential matters with discretion
  • 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

  • Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
  • Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

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