Job Summary
The Program Assistant for Global Vietnam Wars Studies Initiative and Unseen Legacies of the Vietnam War Project at the Harvard Kennedy School?s Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia is responsible for the administrative and operational success of several projects. Candidates must demonstrate organizational skills and consistent attention to detail, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to approach problems with creativity and collegiality. The Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia sits within the Ash Center, a global and values-driven community that believes diverse perspectives are paramount to better understanding and addressing real-world problems. In fostering an environment of rigor, curiosity, and integrity, we value and respect different opinions, lived experiences, and diverse research and policy areas and approaches. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values.
The Global Vietnam Wars Studies Initiative (GVWSI) is establishing a state-of-the-art digital humanities platform, based on oral history interviews from all sides of the Vietnam War, to advance multi-disciplinary war studies and foster intellectual and institutional exchange across communities, generations, and nations to promote reconciliation and healing. The Unseen Legacies of the Vietnam War Project is the first systematic review of documents from multiple archives and other sources in the U.S. and Vietnam, designed to facilitate the location and identification of Vietnamese war dead.
Position Description
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Assistant works closely with researchers of the Vietnam War projects and supports as needed the leadership of the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia.
Specific responsibilities include:Finance and Personnel Administration
Research Team Support
Outreach and Events
Basic Qualifications
Two years of relevant administrative support experience. Related Internships and practicums will count toward experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
If you have some of the following, we encourage you to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.
Additional Information
This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire with very strong possibility of renewal.
We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website () to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
About Harvard University Kennedy School
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
Connections working at Harvard University Kennedy School...gTC), www.gtangible.com, is a C corporation and a registered Government contractor that provides services and solutions in:~National... ...founder has years of successful experience in the Government contracting arena. Our leadership team is an exceptional group of...
...Compensation: $16-20/hour depending on experience!Let's talk! We are seeking Experienced automatic Screen Printing Press Operators. If you are currently a screen printer looking to push your skills or ready to learn an exciting new skill, this job is right...
...St. Petersburg, FL CNM Job#16592151 - Florida's Gulf Coast Full time job opportunity for a Certified Nurse Midwife on Florida's West Coast. The CNM First Call Structure includes a 1:4 call ratio, no post-call office days. Comprehensive health benefits, including...
...applicant to develop, implement, and measure the effectiveness of plans and procedures for clients, creating rich content to tell a... ...threats, gaps, or risks that need to be explored, and provide a safe space for recommendations that will make a lasting, real-world impact....
...Position Title: Training Coordinator Pay Rate : $69,500 to $92,600 (USCORE) Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional...