Harvard University
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Coordinator I

Pay
054
Location
Cambridge, MA
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
3+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Concur
  • Buy2Pay
  • invoice processing
  • MS Excel

Also useful

  • university policy knowledge

Job Summary

The Faculty Support Services Team provides flexible, centralized assistance to departments when additional capacity or specialized support is needed. The team supports Concur and Buy2Pay requests for non-ladder faculty, provides backup departmental coverage, event staffing, and assists with high-volume recommendation letters. Job-Specific

Responsibilities

This position is one of a team of staff who provide financial, curricular, and administrative processing assistance for departments across Divisions, including acting as delegates in Concur for non-ladder faculty support. In addition, provide back-up support for departments within units when there are short-term administrative staff leaves or vacancies.

  • Adheres to Harvard University's financial systems policies and procedures; sets up suppliers and corporations in Buy2Pay.
  • Processes invoice payments and non-employee reimbursements using Harvard University's financial platform.
  • Provides ad-hoc support for faculty projects as needed.
  • Supports curricular support needs, including administrative support for course set up as may be necessary.

Assists with event staffing and processing high -volume recommendation letters as may be necessary for faculty.

Basic Qualifications

  • Three or more years of related experience.
  • Education beyond high school may count toward experience.
  • Additional Qualifications and Skills: 3-5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a higher education setting but not required.
  • Strong proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with university policies and procedures is a plus.

Additional Information

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, Credit Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Work Format Details This 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.

Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 054. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard 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: Generous paid time off including parental leave Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one Retirement plans with university contributions Wellbeing and mental health resources Support for families and caregivers Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

About the Company

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences? The 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.

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