Full time
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Reporting to the Senior Director of Priorities and Initiatives, this full-time non-exempt position in the University Development Office supports the work of the Senior Director and Senior Associate Director. The Development Assistant serves as principal administrative contact and liaison for external and internal constituencies including donors, alumni, faculty, senior academic leaders, and Harvard University colleagues.
Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provide general administrative support, efficiently responding to phone and email inquiries. Assist managers with managing projects, tasks and workflow. Schedule meetings and update managers on all schedule changes and progress frequently. Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts and proactively review calendars with managers to ensure key deadlines can be met. Anticipate agenda needs and initiate their development and distribution. Draft a high volume of correspondence, contact reports, meeting agendas, and memos. Manage...