- Follow entry-level hiring trends, including maintaining
information on top internship and early talent programs, and
communicate with leadership team and relevant advising units.
- Draft and curate employer-related content for regular
newsletters, uConnect website, and social media.
- Track and communicate success metrics. Provide data and
analysis for regular and ad hoc reporting.
- Support the Employer Engagement Team in all functions of
employer relations and engagement, including career fairs,
presentations, interviews, etc.
- Develop and offer a menu of revenue-generating options for
employers to engage on campus, monitoring employment trends and
soliciting employer feedback to inform programming and
advising.
- Supervise 2.0 FTEs, the Events and Reception Staff Assistant
and the MCS Program Coordinator (pending), as well as temporary
staff and student workers.
- Oversee Crimson Careers, the MCS Symplicity Career Services
Management software platform that is central to all operations,
including advising, programming, career fairs, job and internship
postings, employer events, employer outreach, and campus
interviews.
- Oversee MCS use and adoption of additional vendor technologies
and resources, including uConnect, 12Twenty, Interstride, Big
Interview, Skills Discovery, and Firsthand Advisors.
- Participate in full range of office-wide events including
employer visits, career fairs, open houses, professional
development workshops and university-wide meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office setting
- May be required to work nights and weekends
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for
extended periods of time
- Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other
physical exertion
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Graduate degree preferred.
- Experience in employer relations, preferably within a
university career services environment.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently,
and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to remain composed, adaptable, and effective during
high-volume and fast-paced recruiting periods.
- Strong outreach, relationship-building, interpersonal, and
communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with students,
faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, and external partners.
- Demonstrated success in meeting challenging deadlines and
managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience developing, implementing, and managing complex
administrative processes and systems.
- Exceptional organizational, project management, and technical
skills.
- Proficiency with database management systems, CRM platforms,
and recruiting software.
- Strong supervisory and team leadership skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings and occasional hours outside the
standard workday to support office operations and events.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, service-oriented
environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and
attention to detail.
Additional Information
- Appointment End Date:
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if
applicable):
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is
unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
- Other Information: The work schedule and location will
be set by the department at its discretion and based upon
operational needs and objectives and consistent with College
Policy, which requires 5 days on-site in Cambridge, MA
during term time (first day of classes through commencement), with
the exception of student breaks. 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 about the College policy 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.
Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that
all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or
Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work
location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship
requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 057. 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 .
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to
equal opportunity and
non-discrimination . 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.
Harvard has an
equal employment opportunity policy
that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability,
or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the
university's
non-discrimination policy . Harvard's
equal employment opportunity policy
and
non-discrimination policy help all
community members participate fully in work and campus life free
from harassment and discrimination.
