Staff Assistant - Remote

Overview

The Staff Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the East Asian Legal Studies program at Harvard Law School, coordinating events, assisting with communications, and providing general administrative support.

In Short

• Coordinate logistics for various events related to East Asian legal studies.
• Assist with communications including website and social media management.
• Provide general administrative support for the program.
• Process financial transactions such as reimbursements and invoices.
• Support visiting faculty and conduct research tasks as needed.
• Assist with administrative support for the Harvard Law School Project on Disability.
• Work independently on multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with a small administrative team.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Engage in a cross-cultural work environment.

Requirements

• Three or more years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent foreign degree.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Fluency with social media and website maintenance.
• Effective communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Interest in East Asian studies and disability rights is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave.
• Health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits and campus perks.