Harvard University
Coordinator I
Cambridge, MA, United States · Mid
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About the role
- Adheres to Harvard University's financial systems policies and procedures; sets up suppliers and corporations in Buy2Pay.
- Processes invoice payments and non-employee reimbursements using Harvard University's financial platform.
- Assists with event staffing and processing high -volume recommendation letters as may be necessary for faculty.
Responsibilities
- This position is one of a team of staff who provide financial, curricular, and administrative processing assistance for departments across Divisions, including acting as delegates in Concur for non-ladder faculty support.
- In addition, provide back-up support for departments within units when there are short-term administrative staff leaves or vacancies.
- Provides ad-hoc support for faculty projects as needed.
- Supports curricular support needs, including administrative support for course set up as may be necessary.
- Support for families and caregivers
Nice to have
- Standard Hours/Schedule:
- 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information:
- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening:
Skills
- 3-5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a higher education setting but not required.
- Strong proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with university policies and procedures is a plus.
- Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, Credit
- Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
- Work Format Details
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
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
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