Program Coordinator for the Research & Design Studio focused on coordinating initiatives and communications with researchers, advisors, faculty directors, leadership, and partners.

• Serve as principal administrative contact and liaison with researchers, expert advisors, faculty directors, initiative leadership, project staff team, and partners to understand and clarify specific requirements of R&DS activities.
• Coordinate R&DS initiatives at the direction of the Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives, and assist with their development, implementation and review; makes suggestions for improvements.
• Manage communications across initiatives partnering on the project and with external stakeholders, vendors, and partners.
• Collect and organize workstream contacts, products, and other collateral.
• Track R&DS expenditures.
• Attend R&DS meetings, serving as designated notetaker, circulating information, synthesizing action items and following up as needed.
• Organize and implement systems and procedures performing necessary support duties.
• Identify, recommend and initiate changes in programs, policies, and procedures through on-going assessment to streamline and improve where possible.
• Gather and maintain data for and assists in preparing reports (event evaluation, surveys, help research scholar present data).
• Prepare statistics and reports on program participation, marketing responses, budget, and evaluation.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of relevant experience required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• College degree strongly preferred, or an equivalent of education plus relevant business experience.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests.
• Proven project and/or program management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency using a variety of computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Graphic design, photography, and photo/video editing experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience creating social media and other digital content appropriate for higher education or similar business organizations.

Benefits

• Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• 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