Ed Portal Staff Assistant, Workforce and Economic Development

Basic Qualifications

• 1 or more years of relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse population
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, OneDrive and Google Drive/Google Apps; Skills testing may be a component of the interview process for this position.
• Ability to pass a CORI/SORI check.
• Physical ability to move and lift up to 25lbs. (i.e. tables, chairs, boxes).
• The candidate should have superior organization skills to work on shared job responsibilities

• Work hours may include earlier mornings, later evenings and weekends on occasion as needed.
  

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience with database systems such as Sumac, or the ability to learn such systems.
• Prior knowledge/ability to learn online event management tools such as Eventbrite, and other web-based applications.
• Highly organized self-starter.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and requires the ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Familiarity with Spanish, Portuguese, Cantonese, or Mandarin helpful.
• Familiarity with the Allston-Brighton community helpful.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in an environment with frequent interruptions.

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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