Dear Colleagues:
The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies is seeking to hire a
full-time administrative assistant to support our Associate Director
and Student Programs Officer. We would appreciate your assistance in
getting the word out to potentially qualified applicants who have both
strong administrative and Russian language skills, as well as knowledge
of the region. In accordance with Harvard policy, this position is
posted internally until
Friday, July 27th. This means that before that date, the posting can
only be viewed on a
Harvard computer. In the meanwhile, you may forward
the information below so that potential applicants know to look
for the
posting when it is made public on the
Harvard employment website: http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req.
Please note that all applications must be submitted via that website,
rather than to the Davis Center directly.
Thank you very much.
Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies
Harvard University
1730 Cambridge Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 301B
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617.495.4037
Fax: 617.495.8319
http://www.daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu
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Job Posting: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies
Requisition Number: 30761
Staff Assistant (III, Specialist)
Full-Time; 35 Hours Per Week
Duties And Responsibilities Working with the Associate Director
and Student Programs Officer, provide a broad range of administrative
support for the Center's independent research programs and
undergraduate and graduate student programs. Research Programs (fellows
and visiting scholars): advertise competitions, correspond with
applicants, maintain and develop databases, coordinate evaluation
process, appoint scholars, provide support with visa process, act as
liaison with Harvard International Office, general administrative and
computer support upon arrival, locate housing, welcome and orient
scholars, write/publish/update communications related to the research
programs including the research directory, bio pages on website and
other related written communications. Student Programs: create and
maintain applicant and student files, maintain databases including
on-going data entry, coordinate student grant awards, collect and
organize faculty and course information, assist with projects and other
general administrative support to the Student Programs Officer. Assist
the Associate Director in a wide range of administrative functions and
projects such as: organize and plan small conferences, library and
internet research, draft reports and correspondence, take minutes at
meetings and organize departmental files. Provide general
administrative support to the Center as required.
Required Education, Experience and Skills College degree with
3-5 years related experience in an academic setting is strongly
preferred. Russian proficiency and knowledge of the region is required.
Requires excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and databases (Filemaker Pro or comparable program).
Requires excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
skills. Excellent organizational skills with particular ability to
prioritize work in an environment with multiple priorities.
Please visit http://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/
to learn more about
the Center's programs and activities.