Flexibility — With the help
of your advisor, you are free to choose eight (8) courses from across the HGSE catalog — and across Harvard University — that provide you with the theoretical grounding and best practices to be an
effective teacher and leader
in a wide
variety of educational settings.
Administrative Assistant — Duties & Responsibilities Provide office management and administrative support across a
variety of industries and
settings Consistently promoted for excellence
in both
educational and for - profit industries Train new team members ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Manage large staffs
of sales and customer service professionals, administrative personnel, and volunteers Oversee daily office administration and special events ensuring
effective and efficient operations Author and present various departmental progress and accounting reports to senior leadership Manage accounts payable / receivable, budgets, and other accounting functions Support sales, marketing, and customer service personnel ensuring profitable operations Design and implement marketing and sales strategies resulting
in significant company revenues Serve as liaison between multiple departments and senior leadership Manage corporate correspondence and reception duties including written, telephone, and
in - person service Develop and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, and community leaders Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Organize conference calls, meetings, and travel arrangements Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity