Job Search

We know many of you are seeking a new (or better) job, so to help you uncover valuable opportunities, we'll be spotlighting a job of the week. This week, we’re featuring an opportunity for an executive assistant at Harvard.

Located at Harvard’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this position provides high level administrative support and logistical management for Dean of Arts and Humanities, including organizing complex meetings and appointments.

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A candidate’s educational background is becoming increasingly important to many employers.

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We know many of you are seeking a new (or better) job, so to help you uncover valuable opportunities, we'll be spotlighting a job of the week. This week, we’re featuring an opportunity for an administrative assistant for the adult volunteer development department at the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital. Based in Washington, D.C., this position provides customer service to adult volunteers in the subject areas of recruitment, training and appreciation, and also supports the work of the department through organizational and administrative tasks.

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