Digital Engagement Assistant

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The Digital Engagement Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and project support for communication and marketing needs across web, email, and social media as part of the Harvard Law School Alumni Center’s Development Communications team. The Harvard Law School Alumni Center focuses on alumni engagement and development efforts in support of the Law School. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in building their career in higher education and learning more about marketing, alumni affairs, and development.  

As Digital Engagement Assistant you will: 

• Assist with maintaining the Harvard Law School Alumni Center (HLSAC) website, including updating content and providing support for staff website needs.  
• Assist with social media community management and act as a point of contact for content calendar and post creation for the HLSAC Facebook and HLSAC LinkedIn pages. 
• Support teams across HLSAC with paid social media needs. 
• Assist with email marketing support and provide back-up as needed, including email building, testing, list building, and scheduling of emails to alumni and other constituents.   
• Assist with copy-editing for a range of marketing collateral  
• Support data requests and data entry, including pulling email lists and tracking analytics.  
• Perform other duties as required.  

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years related experience. Education beyond high school may count towards experience.   

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people with: 

• A willingness to learn and proactively acquire new technological skills.
• Some prior experience working with WordPress, HTML, or CSS, plus Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.  
• Sound judgement and the ability to maintain discretion when handling confidential information. 
• A commitment to valuing a range of perspectives in an inclusive working environment. 

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week; Full-Time, M-F. Must also be available to staff in-person and virtual events as needed, particularly during the Fall and Spring Reunion Weekends, usually held on campus in October and April each year. 

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

Other Information:

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

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Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. 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. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 053. 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, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, 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.