65803BRAuto req ID:65803BRJob Code:403109 Research Assistant I Non-Lab Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Research Assistant I Non-LabSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :052Time Status:Full-time Union:55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 1+ year of work-related experience. Internships may count towards this requirement.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong preference for higher education experience.

• The ability to communicate (verbally and written) persuasively, concisely, and clearly.

• A track record of delivering on commitment, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgement.

• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

• Capacity to manage, prioritize, and respond to customers in a timely manner.

• Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office suite and the internet and willingness/ability to learn and adapt to new software and technologies.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to respond to last-minute changes and shifting priorities.

• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

• Must be pro-active, take initiative, exhibit sound judgment, have excellent organizational skills and be able to see projects through to completion.

• Ability to assess needs, set priorities, and deal effectively with stressful situations.

• Experience in successfully managing projects from inception through completion.

• An understanding of and ability to manage highly confidential information.

• The ability to communicate with a diverse group of people with sensitivity.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex organization and across multiple units and levels.

• A strong customer service orientation, and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must be efficient, proactive, and have strong attention to detail, as well as be able to multi-task and to meet firm deadlines.

• General interest in/intellectual curiosity of/knowledge of topic.

  Management/Leadership

• Management skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff and provide constructive, direct, and actionable positive and corrective feedback.

• Strategic planning skills with the ability to set priorities, establish clear directions, and lay out work in a well-planned and organized manner.

• Supervisory experience demonstrative of a commitment to collaborate within a strong team-oriented environment across multiple simultaneous initiatives.

  Technical

• Technical aptitude and a love of being hands-on.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

• Project management skills and/or PMP certification.

• Ability to assess and learn new technologies quickly.

• Experience as a super-user or administrator of Canvas, Zoom, Salesforce, Qualtrics, MS Suite, Google Suite, Slack, Trello, AirTable.

• Exceptional writing skills; basic quantitative proficiency.

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.

• Intellectual curiosity.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

To apply, please submit:

(1) Cover letter of 300 words or less

(2) Résumé or CV

(3) Official or Unofficial transcript

(4) Names and contact info for three references.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written assessment exercise.

This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal.

Learn more about our work culture (https://www.hks.harvard.edu/more/about/leadership-administration/human-resources) and see yourself at Harvard Kennedy School.

We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.

Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.

This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Salary Range: $50,148 - $77,666

Note: Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

Department:Belfer Center for Science and International AffairsPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:Research Position Description:

This position will work closely with Professor Rosenbach, support staff, and a small student research team. This position will play a key role in:

• Planning, conducting research for, marketing, and executing high-level events, including large public events and small private working groups.

• Coordinating with high-profile visiting guests and fellows.

• Assisting with the facilitation of HKS courses taught by Eric Rosenbach, including a course on policy design and delivery and a course on emerging technologies and national security.

• Contributing to research papers for publication on the Defense, Emerging Technology, and Strategy webpage, and potentially to external publications.

• Onboarding and offboarding student researchers.

• Other job related duties, as required.

  The ideal candidate will:

• Be a self-starter with keen attention to detail.

• Be skilled in managing multiple diverse activities simultaneously, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment.

• Be a team-player willing to work on areas outside of typical portfolio.

• Have experience in an academic or think-tank setting.

School/Unit:Harvard Kennedy 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:

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is the hub of Harvard Kennedy School's research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. In 2021, the Belfer Center was named a “Center of Excellence” by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, in recognition of the Center’s six consecutive years as the world’s #1 university-affiliated think tank.

The Center has a dual mission: (1) to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, environmental policy, and international affairs intersect; and (2) to prepare future generations of leaders for these arenas.

Belfer Diversity Statement: We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organization is central to our ability to achieve our mission. It is our goal to promote historically underrepresented groups within our organization and within the fields of science and international affairs

The Belfer Center seeks a Research Assistant to support Eric Rosenbach, Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Belfer Center’s Defense, Emerging Technology, and Strategy Program. The successful candidate will be interested in national and international security, critical emerging technologies, and cybersecurity, but prior experience in one or more of these areas is not required.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Harvard Kennedy School’s Mission and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism

At Harvard Kennedy School, fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels they belong is a matter of basic fairness consistent with our core values as an institution. It is also essential to our mission of improving public policy and leadership—because recruiting the best people and creating an environment where they can thrive make us better at what we do, because we learn more from people with different perspectives, and because we work in diverse groups and serve diverse societies.

Learn more about Harvard Kennedy School’s commitment to Diversity Equity, and Anti-Racism. (https://www.hks.harvard.edu/more/about/diversity-equity-and-antiracism) 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-NM1Work Format Details: This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.