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We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.\nWhy join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?\nThe Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. 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. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.\n Job Summary:\nThe Laboratory Coordinator (LC) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The LC serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required.\nJob-Specific Responsibilities:\nManage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of up to 10 faculty members\nPrepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials\nServe as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing)\nRoute faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers.\nProvide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio\nProvide support for events led by faculty\nWhen applicable, act as team lead for a small group of Faculty Assistants through a player-coach model\nProvide administrative support to all lab members\nAssist with purchasing and vendor coordination\nSupport proposal preparation and grant documentation\nSupport lab members orientation and onboarding\nMay perform other related duties as assigned, including sharing responsibility for general administrative coverage such as reception and event support\nWorking Conditions:\nMay be expected to work on campus up to 4 days per week.\nThis 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.\nBasic Qualifications:\n· Minimum of five years of administrative or customer service experience.\nAdditional Qualifications and Skills:\nBachelor’s degree preferred.\nStrong organizational and time management skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail\nProfessional written and verbal communication skills\nDiscretion and sound judgment\n Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately\nStakeholder coordination\nAbility to directly support multiple faculty simultaneously with a customer-service orientation\nFamiliarity with higher education, research administration, or academic operations preferred\nAbility to handle confidential information with discretion.\nAbility to work across teams and with a variety of projects and constituencies.\nStrong skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Experience with Canvas and Concur a plus.\nCertificates and Licenses:\n· Will require completion of internal financial, procurement, or research compliance training\n Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week\nVisa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position\nPre-Employment Screening: Identity\nOther Information:All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.\n\nWork Format Details\nThis 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.\nSalary Grade and Ranges\nThis position is salary grade level 055. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.\nBenefits\nHarvard 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:\nGenerous paid time off including parental leave \nMedical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one \nRetirement plans with university contributions \nWellbeing and mental health resources \nSupport for families and caregivers \nProfessional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement \nCommuter benefits, discounts and campus perks \nLearn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.\nEEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement\nHarvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. 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