Administrative Coordinator: Department & Events Lead

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for an Administrative Coordinator in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The role supports department chairs and the Manager of Administration, handling office management, projects, events, and communications with a strong in-person presence.

Hybrid work and campus presence may be required; visa sponsorship is not provided. Key duties include coordinating administrative grouping activities, maintaining records, supporting leave processes, onboarding staff,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of administrative or customer support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the grouping and faculty.
• Track and maintain departmental records.
• Coordinate faculty leave request process on an annual basis.
• Support departmental committees.
• Assist in unit personnel management and onboarding; may train and direct support staff.
• Coordinate research appointments, hosting seminars/visitors, managing the course catalog, and directing faculty to central services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Event coordination

Job description

Harvard University invites applications for an Administrative Coordinator in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The role supports department chairs and the Manager of Administration, handling office management, projects, events, and communications with a strong in-person presence.

Hybrid work and campus presence may be required; visa sponsorship is not provided. Key duties include coordinating administrative grouping activities, maintaining records, supporting leave processes, onboarding staff,