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66149BRAuto req ID:66149BRJob Code:403033 Staff Assistant III Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Coordinator, Business History InitiativeSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :053Time Status:Full-time Union:55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

• 3 years of experience including experience in administrative functions is required.

• Education beyond high school may count toward experience.

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Zoom experience is a must.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, strong reading and summary skills, strong writing and communication abilities.

• Knowledge of history or similar field preferred.

• Interest in learning ArcGIS.

Additional Information:This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

This is a 40 hours/week, overtime-eligible position.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employmentDepartment:HBS InitiativesPre-Employment Screening:Identity Job Function:General Administration Position Description:Administrative duties related to running the Business History Initiative, including correspondence with book reviewers for BHR, keeping and updating databases and mailing lists, helping to administer conferences, helping to process expenses. Research and editing: Working with Director, gathering articles and books, summarizing current research, reading magazines, conference agendas, and publication lists.

Working closely with the Director of the Business History Initiative, the Coordinator helps to support a range of responsibilities, including helping in the administration of BHI’s publications, fellowship and grants, workshops and seminars, and multi-faculty projects.

• The coordinator helps to manage the workflow of the Business History Review, taking special responsibility to survey new publications, order books for review, and maintain a database of contributors and reviewers.

• The coordinator also aids in the regular outreach efforts of BHI, helping to gather content for newsletters and emails that announce seminars, recent publications, project updates, and other news.

• The coordinator helps with the administration of BHI seminars and workshops, aiding in the scheduling, promotion, running, and reimbursements for such programs.

• The coordinator will also help to promote and process BHI's many fellowships offering, which include a postdoctoral fellowship, travel grants, and mid-career visiting fellowships.

• The coordinator will help in the maintenance and updating of the BHI website, so that the site features recent research, course offerings, new cases and other publications, and historical resources.

• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

School/Unit:Harvard Business School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Summary:Harvard Business School’s Business History Initiative (BHI) promotes, encourages, and facilitates historical research and teaching among HBS faculty and, externally, to build upon the school’s established position as a global leader in the field. BHI seeks to enable scholars, educators, and practitioners to better understand the modern business world by studying its past. Areas of faculty focus include the history of innovation, government policy, green business, emerging markets, and the origins of global capitalism.

BHI is part of the Initiatives department, which focuses on societal challenges that are too complex for any one discipline or industry to solve alone. The work of the Initiatives is strengthened by the diversity of our network. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Coordinator will help in the administration of multi-faculty projects; the running of the journal Business History Review, including the ordering of books and processing of book reviews and in the production of the journal; the administration and promotion of workshops and seminars; the promotion and processing of fellowships and travel grants; the administration of the Harvard Series in Business History book-series manuscripts; the drafting and sending-out of newsletters and emails; and the creation and upkeep of a database directory of business and economic historians.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.

• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.

• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.

• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.

• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.

• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.

• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-MM1About Us:Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School (www.hbs.edu) is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. The school offers two full-time MBA and PhD programs, more than 175 Executive Education programs, and certificates and courses through Harvard Business School Online. For more than a century, Harvard Business School faculty have drawn on their research, connection to practice, global expertise, and passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The school and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.Hourly Rate and/or Rate Range:$30.00 - $32.00 per hour, commensurate with experience