Finance Assistant, Executive Education
Role Overview
As a core member of the Finance team, the Finance Assistant will demonstrate exceptional customer service and communication skills to assist our participants with timely payment submission from a variety of funding sources.
This person will interact extensively with participants and contribute to an exceptional on-boarding experience for our learners.
Key Skills for This Role
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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.
- By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
- About Us
- Harvard Business School Executive Education brings together senior executives from the world’s most influential organizations, preparing them to reach the next level for their organizations and for themselves. Working closely with HBS’s world-class faculty, we design and deliver programs for individuals and for organizations, welcoming over 12,000 participants annually from over 130 countries. Programs range from a few days to multiple weeks. Most programs are delivered on the HBS campus, where participants live, learn, and dine together in dedicated Executive Education residences and facilities. Our programming includes in-person, virtual, and blended (combining both in-person and virtual learning) options. The Executive Education department consists of open enrollment, global, and custom program portfolio management; guest services; marketing; corporate sales; program operations; technology services; human resources; enrollment and admissions; and finance.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
- 3+ years of experience in administrative support role(s) is required.
- Education beyond high school may count toward experience.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) experience is a must.
- 3+ years of related experience on a finance team is required, including demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, collections, and financial reporting.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills are required.
- Proficiency in Excel is required.
- Experience with Salesforce strongly preferred. Experience working with large-scale supplier/procurement systems a plus.
- General understanding of bookkeeping and accounting practices is a plus.
- Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills are a plus.
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