Teaching Negotiation Resource Center Coordinator
66735BR
Job Summary
Responsible for managing the activities of the Teaching Negotiation Resource Center (TNRC) and the Pedagogy@PON Initiative (P@PON). The TNRC is the center for the development and dissemination of teaching materials and publications at the Program on Negotiation (PON), offering a wide range of materials, including role-play simulations, videos, books, periodicals, and case studies to customers around the world. Pedagogy@PON serves as PON's intellectual focal point for negotiation education, sharing best practices and materials to dispute resolution educators.
Position DescriptionAs Teaching Negotiation Resource Center Coordinator you will:
- Monitor annual TNRC budget and income, helps set priorities, and prepares and maintains data for financial reports and administrative records
- Assist with website management, email outreach, development of marketing materials, and management of partnerships and help implement a strategy to drive traffic to the PON website and develop a growing database of customers
- Host pedagogy-focused events such as dinner seminars and conferences for the broader negotiation pedagogy community
- Assist with creating new negotiation simulations, cases, and other teaching materials for distribution through the TNRC and use in PON courses. Edit and format teaching materials in preparation for public distribution
- Oversee the work of outside vendors and contractors for the TNRC
- Compose, proofread, edit, and prepare agreements, correspondence, licenses, and other materials
- Other duties as assigned
5 or more years of experience in office administration or related field (business environment and/or customer service). Education beyond high school may count toward experience.
Additional Qualifications and SkillsWe are looking for people who also have:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
- Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks in a busy and challenging environment, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong project management skills and careful attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with Google Analytics, and SEO
- Experience with video and audio editing
- An understanding of, and appreciation for, the mission of PON
- Taken a negotiation course and has a basic understanding of the academic concepts
This position is based on campus in Cambridge, MA
Additional InformationThis is a one year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.
We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.
This position is based on campus in Cambridge, MA
About Us
Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive.
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.
General Administration
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code
403040 Coordinator II
Work Format
On-Site
Sub-Unit
*
Salary Grade
055
Department
Program on Negotiation
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Identity
Schedule
35hrs/week, M-F
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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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.