Academic Programs Coordinator, Health Policy & Management

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks an Academic Programs Coordinator in the Department of Health Policy and Management.

The role provides administrative, technical, and analytical support to the Assistant Director and Faculty Director of Academic Programs, handling inquiries, admissions processes, and course advising. The ideal candidate will manage student records, participate in budgeting and communications, and coordinate with multiple offices to streamline

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience required; combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with MS Office, analyzing data, manipulating spreadsheets, and preparing reports.
• Administrative experience in academia.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and highly organized.
• Works well in a small, fast-paced office and handles confidential material with discretion.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and shift focus as needed.
• Strong collaboration with faculty, staff, and students; project and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• The Academic Programs Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and analytical support to the Assistant Director of Academic Programs and Student Services.
• Serve as primary contact for prospective and current students on recruitment, admissions, and course advising.
• Provide guidance and technical support for SOPHAS, my.harvard, and Canvas.
• Track academic program expenditures and maintain student records and degree audit information.
• Develop and distribute a wide range of academic communications and materials, including the Department Handbook and alumni communications.
• Prepare mailings to alumni and current students; administer the annual alumni survey and collect benchmarking data.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports on admissions metrics, student exit surveys, and program evaluations.
• Support curriculum planning and course administration, including CEP review and Canvas management.
• Coordinate with Admissions, Registrar, Financial Services, Office for Education, and Office for Diversity and Inclusion.
• Plan and support departmental programming for students (orientation, cohort meetings, social events) and participate in School-wide events.

Skills

Data analysis

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly organized

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office suite

SOPHAS

my.harvard

Canvas

Job description

Harvard University’s Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks an Academic Programs Coordinator in the Department of Health Policy and Management.

The role provides administrative, technical, and analytical support to the Assistant Director and Faculty Director of Academic Programs, handling inquiries, admissions processes, and course advising. The ideal candidate will manage student records, participate in budgeting and communications, and coordinate with multiple offices to streamline