105 administrative coordinator jobs found in Cambridge

Job Summary: The Administrative Coordinator (AC) provides general administrative and operational support to the administrative grouping of Classics and Linguistics, and may assist or lead departmental projects and initiatives under the guidance of the Manager of Administration (MoA). The AC also provides administrative and project support to the Chairs. Strong in-person presence required. The Administrative Coordinator supports the Department Chairs and MoA in implementing the strategic priorities of the department. Independently responsible for administrative coordination of an administrative grouping, anticipating and resolving problems independently. Has primary responsibility for office management, departmental projects, events, programs, or conferences. Under the guidance of the MoA, may independently lead projects and programs for the grouping. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Office Administration Provide general administrative support to the grouping and...

Job Summary: The Division of Arts and Humanities seeks an organized, proactive, highly discreet, and experienced Administrative Coordinator III to provide full-time administrative and executive support to the Dean and contribute to the effective operation of the Divisional office. The Administrative Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for the Dean, interacting with internal and external constituents and coordinating a complex portfolio of decanal, scholarly, and external commitments. The position manages the Dean's calendar and priorities, provides meeting and event support, assists with communications and correspondence, and develops effective systems for tracking deadlines, commitments, records, and follow-up activities. Working closely with the Director of Strategy and Programs supporting other senior Divisional leaders, this position anticipates needs, independently resolves routine administrative issues, and helps ensure the smooth execution of the Dean's...

Harvard University’s Office of the General Counsel is seeking a highly accomplished and organized Counsel and Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Vice President and General Counsel (VPGC).  The position is a dual-capacity role operating at the intersection of complex higher education practice, strategy and operations.   The successful candidate will identify and evaluate issues and risks presented in complex and consequential litigation and investigation matters in order to provide legal counseling and to serve as a strategic advisor to the VPGC.  The Counsel and Chief of Staff also will work with the management team (the VPGC, Deputy General Counsel, Administrative Coordinator, and Practice Coordinator) to oversee the OGC’s large and complex caseload, and plan and implement special initiatives.  The role also will help lead legal workflows for initiatives that are cross-cutting or fall outside OGC’s traditional practice groups. This position...

The Director of HKS (Harvard Kennedy School) Library Services leads the ongoing development of library services and collections supporting world-class research and teaching in public policy and government, working directly with Harvard Kennedy School stakeholders and with colleagues across Harvard Library, and is the senior leadership role for the HKS Library.  The Director reports to the Chief Research Enablement Officer (CREO) as part of the research and library services department, and is a member of the CREO’s management team, along with the Director of Research Computing and Data Services, the Executive Director of Research Administration, the Manager of Community Engagement and Special Projects, and the Senior Administrative Coordinator. The Director works closely with the Vice President for the Harvard Library and University Librarian or delegates.  The Director plays a central role in shaping a modern, research-driven library that integrates deeply into the School’s...

Job Summary: The Assistant Director reports to the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute’s Executive Director and is responsible for administrative oversight within the Institute and coordination for effective administrative support within the FAS federated service model as well as coordination with Harvard Global, the India Office, and other Mittal regional locations. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the execution of existing programs, as well as the Institute’s communications and outreach to stakeholders and the public. The Assistant Director will work with the Executive Director to expand the Institute’s impact and reach, including the creation of new programming activities.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Cross-functional Coordination and Project Leadership:  Coordinate and oversee support from FAS functional teams to ensure the Institute receives aligned, responsive administrative support.  Lead and execute administrative projects,...

The Chief Research Enablement Officer (CREO) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the full research enterprise at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS).  Reporting to the Executive Dean, the CREO oversees the core services and functions that support research enablement for HKS faculty, students, and fellows. These core functions include research administration (sponsored awards and compliance), research computing and data services, and library collections, services and programs. Reporting to the CREO are the Executive Director of Research Administration, the Director of Research Computing and Data Services, the Director of HKS Library Services, the Manager of Community Engagement & Special Projects, and the Senior Administrative Coordinator. The position is responsible for aligning these units into a cohesive ecosystem that supports the entire research lifecycle, from discovery and data acquisition to analysis, dissemination, and long-term stewardship. This role,...

If the vibrant campus community of Harvard University calls to you, and you’re passionate about contributing to academic excellence, the Harvard Kennedy School invites you to apply as a Program Coordinator and Faculty Assistant. In this role, your organizational expertise, versatility, and desire to effectively support people and projects will help achieve our collective academic mission. The successful applicant will collaborate closely with Professor Jennifer Lerner to support teaching and research efforts that have far-reaching impact. You will also interact daily with students and staff members, helping them meet desired goals. This opportunity may also support other faculty. In sum, this role offers the chance to be an integral part of a dynamic academic setting, where your efforts will help improve the functioning and impact of teaching and research that aims to make the world a better place.  What you’ll do: 1. Administrative Support and Coordination: Serve...

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, the Coordinator for Academic Programs provides high-level administrative, programmatic, and project coordination support for the Academic Programs Office. The position manages complex and confidential administrative responsibilities while coordinating academic initiatives and cross-functional projects that advance Radcliffe’s mission and strategic priorities. Working in an environment with multiple and competing priorities, the Coordinator anticipates needs, organizes information, monitors deadlines, supports decision-making, and facilitates communication among faculty, students, staff, Institute offices, and University partners. The position requires strong judgment, organization, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to move projects forward collaboratively. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Administrative Support — Approximately 50% Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Associate Dean for...

The Development Coordinator is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team. This full-time non-exempt position provides high-level strategic, operational, and administrative support to an Executive Director of Principal Gifts to advance the philanthropic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Prospect and Relationship Management Support Oversee prospect activity support from preparation through follow-up, including drafting outreach, correspondence, briefing materials, reports, meeting notes, and action plans. Track donor interactions, gift conversations, solicitation strategies, stewardship opportunities, and follow-up commitments. Prepare talking points, donor strategies, relationship summaries, and recommended next steps. Partner with Research and other colleagues to assess University affiliations, giving history, external philanthropy, recent activity, and relevant institutional priorities....

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Department Administrator/Executive Director, responsible for all logistics of an academic program within an administrative grouping (AG). Ensures the program has the support needed to deliver on its teaching mission and takes chief responsibility for coordinating tasks to support the seamless execution and operations of the program. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Coordinate, and have direct responsibility for, an academic program within an Administrative Grouping, under the direction of the Chair DUS, and ADUS  as appropriate Serve as the cluster’s Catalogue Coordinator, entering and scheduling new courses every semester and maintaining the catalogue on an ongoing basis. Organizes and implements administrative systems and procedures performing necessary support duties Serves as principal administrative contact and liaison with departmental or program constituents, other universities or with government agencies; principal...

The Project on Workforce seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and proactive Operations & Community Coordinator to support the Project’s day-to-day operations and foster engagement across its network of researchers, students, practitioners, alumni, and advisors. The Coordinator will manage core administrative and event logistics; coordinate selected research projects; and support student, alumni, and partner engagement. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with leaders addressing some of the nation’s most pressing education and workforce challenges.  Operations, Administration & Events (50%) Support financial administration, including expense tracking, reimbursements, purchasing, and preparation of financial reports. Coordinate vendor relationships, purchasing, and contracts, in collaboration with Project leadership and Harvard administrative offices. Maintain organizational systems and processes that support the Project's research and engagement...

The Program Coordinator (PC) is a member of a fast-paced, customer service-oriented team in the Professional Education (PPE) unit at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE), which serves more than ten thousand educators in early childhood, K-12, and higher education around the world each year through a diverse portfolio of professional learning offerings. The PC reports to the Assistant Director of Program Operations The Program Coordinator is responsible for administrative coordination of an annual portfolio of professional education programs, products, and services in both face-to-face and online formats. Under the guidance of Program Managers, the PC is responsible for partnering with other team members to deliver exceptional customer service to faculty and program participants toward our ultimate goal of producing outstanding professional learning experiences. The PC serves as an ambassador of HGSE Professional Education at all programs. Job-Specific...

Job Summary: The Department Services Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for faculty hiring, appointment, onboarding, and review processes within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). This position coordinates documentation, communications, and transactional activities that support the faculty lifecycle, working closely with academic departments, faculty members, and central administrative offices to ensure timely and accurate processing of faculty personnel actions. Supporting all FAS departments with primary responsibility for an assigned academic division, the Department Services Coordinator plays an essential role in maintaining operational efficiency and delivering high-quality customer service. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities while handling sensitive and confidential information. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Administration, with mainly independent responsibilities, the Student Coordinator serves as the primary administrative point of contact for all graduate and undergraduate students in the department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC). Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Student Coordinator works closely with faculty advisors, including the Director of Graduate Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies and monitors student progress. Coordinates exams, prospectus submissions, and dissertation defenses. Manages student awards. Updates student handbooks and website related to student affairs. Responsible for student petitions. Prepares student information reports as requested. Advises students and faculty on issues regarding academic requirements and policies. Sets dates and participates in academic and social events for students and prospective students. Attends new student orientation, undergraduate fairs, open...

Job Summary: The Faculty Support Services Team provides flexible, centralized assistance to departments when additional capacity or specialized support is needed.  The team supports Concur and Buy2Pay requests for non-ladder faculty, provides backup departmental coverage, event staffing, and assists with high-volume recommendation letters.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: This position is one of a team of staff who provide financial, curricular, and administrative processing assistance for departments across Divisions, including acting as delegates in Concur for non-ladder faculty support. In addition, provide back-up support for departments within units when there are short-term administrative staff leaves or vacancies. Adheres to Harvard University’s financial systems policies and procedures; sets up suppliers and corporations in Buy2Pay. Processes invoice payments and non-employee reimbursements using Harvard University’s financial platform. Provides ad-hoc support for...

Invoicing and Purchasing Processes capital project and departmental invoices for HUHRE. Ensures departmental purchasing card compliance, and that purchasing approvals align with University policies and best practices. Facilitates HUHRE compliance with deadlines and documentation for each mid-year and end of the fiscal year, coordinating with Campus Services Finance. Provides finance and compliance training resources to new hires. Represents department in Campus Service-wide financial and compliance initiatives. Serves as principal source of information on complex University and sponsored fiscal policies and procedures. Interprets Campus Services finance or procurement guidelines and policies and advises staff on existing options or alternatives and effectively recommends appropriate courses of action. Manages HUHRE accounts with key vendors, billing, and invoices; ensures vendor compliance with University purchasing/payment standards. Serves as main contact for the...

Reporting through Harvard Human Resource Consulting the Associate Director is part of a team providing HR support to Harvard University’s Campus Services. This position serves as the primary HR business partner for a diverse portfolio of Campus Services units, ranging from professional and administrative teams to large operational and service groups.   Core duties: Consult with clients on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, learning and development strategies, engagement initiatives, and enhancements to the work environment Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and employees Collaborate with managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives to understand business needs and strategically address workplace issues Partner with leadership on organizational transformations, defining HR goals and associated change management and communications efforts Lead change processes to create a culture of productivity and engagement Create and deliver...

The Senior Leadership Engagement team manages and implements donor and alumni engagement activities involving the President, Provost, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Dean, SEAS Dean, and additional FAS academic leadership of Harvard University. These activities include planning AA&D-focused travel, facilitating event participation, and organizing donor and prospect meetings. To do this, the team builds strategic partnerships with AA&D colleagues from across the University to help coordinate and facilitate alumni engagement, donor cultivation and stewardship opportunities, with University and FAS leadership. This is a strategic leadership position within the Senior Leadership Engagement team and includes management responsibilities for an assistant director, a coordinator, and an additional assistant director with a dotted line. The position is responsible for establishing and overseeing best practices related to supporting FAS academic leaders in trips, prospect...

Job Summary: Lead the delivery of academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate all aspects of recruiting, admission, events, and programs related to Quantum Science and Engineering Ph.D. program Oversee the progress of, and act as an advising resource to, graduate students in Quantum Science and Engineering Ph.D. program Manage all administrative aspects of Ph.D. student lifecycle and maintain student records Manage all aspects of undergraduate education in HQI, including Sedcondary Field in Quantum Science and Engineering and undergraduate research programs Review graduate and undergraduate program goals, policy, curriculum, and program requirements and make recommendations for improvement Advance HQI’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging by overseeing strategies to broaden participation in QSE; develop a supportive ecosystem of proactive mentoring,...

The Development Coordinator, PMG (Principal and Major Gifts) works in partnership with and provides administrative support to two Principal Major Gift fundraisers who are charged with raising funds and planning and executing prospect strategy, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation for Harvard Kennedy School (HKS).   Working independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Development Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day administrative support, such as updating prospect activity and tracking progress, calendaring, making travel arrangements, drafting and proofreading prospect briefings and materials, report generation, database maintenance, and assisting with projects related to assigned HKS research centers and regional-based fundraising portfolios.   The Development Coordinator may also coordinate selected department-wide resources, workflows and strategies, in addition to providing customer service to Alumni Relations and Resource...

Job Summary: The Institute Coordinator (IC) provides general administrative and operational support to the Rowland Institute at Harvard and may assist or lead departmental projects and initiatives under the guidance of the Director and Executive Director. The AC also provides administrative and project support to the Director and Executive Directors. Full-time in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Fellowship & Researcher Recruitment Coordination Manage Rowland Fellowship Recruitment Pipeline: Own the Rowland Fellowship recruitment cycle, including managing candidate contact databases, managing communications, posting job listings (e.g., ARIES and journal ads), and tracking applicant submissions. Rowland Fellow Application Review & Committee Support: Serve as the central administrative point of contact for applicants. Screen incoming applications for completeness, organize candidate files, upload materials for review, and...

Job Summary: The Faculty Coordinator (FC) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The FC serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of up to 10 faculty members Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers. Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio Provide support for events led by faculty Provide administrative support to all lab members Assist with purchasing and vendor coordination Support proposal preparation...

Department Overview Situated within the Department of Linguistics, the American Sign Language (ASL) Program is a small but vibrant academic program that encompasses language instruction, research, educational programming, and community engagement activities. The program supports a diverse community of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students, faculty, and staff and is committed to advancing excellence in ASL education and accessibility.   Position Description The Department of Linguistics seeks a full-time American Sign Language (ASL) Coordinator to support the accessibility, instructional, and programmatic needs of the ASL Program. Reporting to departmental leadership, the ASL Coordinator serves as the primary resource for coordinating and providing interpreting services for deaf and/or hard-of-hearing faculty, staff, and students. This position is responsible for assessing interpreting needs across a range of academic, administrative, and programmatic activities;...

Job Summary: About the Mittal Institute The Mittal Institute at Harvard University is a global research center dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship and fostering real-world solutions to pressing global challenges. The Institute works with faculty members, students, and in-region institutions and experts to advance and deepen the understanding of critical issues shaping South Asia and its global impact. Through academic programs, fellowships, public events, and collaborative partnerships, the Institute brings together diverse communities to promote knowledge, dialogue, and actionable impact. Position Summary The Event Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and execution, of a wide range of Institute events, including lectures, symposia, workshops, fellowship activities, seminars, community gatherings, and public programming. This position ensures that all events are delivered professionally, efficiently, and in alignment...