Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator

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Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You'll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

The Harvard Medical School Departments of Microbiology and Genetics seek an Administrative Coordinator. The Administrative Coordinator provides critical transactional and logistical support to the Genetics and Microbiology departments. This position handles entry-level HR processes, routine financial administration, document collection, and data entry tasks. Under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Manager, the Coordinator ensures timely and accurate execution of administrative functions while maintaining compliance with Harvard policies.

Job Description

• Administrative and HR Support
• Onboarding and Offboarding Logistics
• Reappointments, Tracking and Document Management
• Timekeeping and Payroll
• Other Support, As Needed

Qualifications

• Three of more years of related experience. Education beyond high school may count towards experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Organizational skills with particular ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with proven ability to take initiative and be highly productive.
• Willingness to perform tasks outside primary job description as necessary in support of colleagues and departmental researchers.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Competency using a variety of computer software.
• Position requires advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and/or databases.

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

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Work Format Details: This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges: This position is salary grade level 054. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits: Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. 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
• Support for families and caregivers
• 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.

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