Community Engagement and Diversity Outreach Coordinator

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience; education beyond high school may count towards experience.
• Budget/financial management experience
• Microsoft Office skills

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Availability to work evenings and weekends and travel locally several times per month for recruitment and committee meetings is required.
• A college degree strongly preferred, or an equivalent of education plus relevant experience.
• Solid working knowledge of basic financial concepts and tools (e.g., overhead, general ledger, reporting, spreadsheet manipulation, and funding types) preferred. Experience with grants management preferred.
• Significant experience working with MS Office Suite is required, especially with Excel. Experience with other software such as Photo Shop, Illustrator, web design, and database programs is a plus. Must possess the ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly, including emerging office technologies and communication tools. Experience using Harvard financial systems and iProcurement is a plus.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, customer service, and organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute as a member of a team, develop relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituencies, provide a high level of customer service, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work under and meet tight deadlines with interruptions, accuracy, and attention to detail; ability to adapt and respond quickly to last minute changes and requests.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make appropriate adjustments to workflow, take initiative and problem solve. Dependability and timeliness are essential.
• The successful candidate must be able to balance the need to be both detail-oriented and strategic, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to travel locally.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in an office and lab environment.

Additional Information

• This is an on-site position (5 days/week) based in Allston, MA.
• The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
• Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.
• The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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