The Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School seeks a temporary Program Administrator for 3 months+. Responsibilities include: coordinating operations as well as staff and students for ongoing web-based and print projects and events. Specific responsibilities include:
Coordination of student workers, projects, events:
- Coordinating the hiring process of RAs; Coordinating RA work and following up with them to ensure timely submission of work to Program staff and faculty
- Monitoring the progress of all major Program projects, and creating weekly status for Program director and staff
- Plan and execute logistics for weekly events
Communications: Draft formal letters at the direction of the Program Director or Staff, respond to general-inquiry emails, correspond with Program staff, student and global editors
Office Management:
- Keeping the calendar of the Program updated with the latest events.
- Keeping the Contacts Database updated with new email subscriptions, etc.
- General office management: keeping the space clean, ensuring things are neat, enough supplies are on hand, etc.
- Perform other duties as necessary
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of related experience in administrative environment
Additional Qualifications:
- Independent thinker and multitasker
- Strong communications skills
- Problem solving aptitude
- Proficiency with variety of software and ability to learn new ones
Additional Information:
This is a temporary, non-benefited and non-union position for 3+ months.
Salary:
$25 per hour
Applications:
To apply please send a resume, a cover letter, unofficial transcripts and list of three references and their contact information to pil@law.harvard.edu.
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