Education Programs Coordinator — Logistics & Events

Harvard Graduate School of Education; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is seeking a Program Coordinator to join the Professional Education (PPE) unit. You will coordinate administrative aspects of an annual portfolio of in-person and online programs, delivering exceptional customer service to faculty and participants.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Program Operations, you will work with program managers and budget teams, manage timelines, communications, and logistics, and supervise interns as needed.

Qualifications

• College background or minimum 2 years working in a professional environment; program management experience required.
• Customer-service orientation and experience.
• Must be able to work overtime mornings/evenings/weekends during May–mid-August.
• Ability to lift/move materials up to 20 lbs.
• Cover letter and resume required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute program activities with timelines and deadlines.
• Communicate with program stakeholders including directors and faculty.
• Develop schedules, mailings, and participant communications.
• Organize program materials and signage, readings, and digital content.
• Coordinate logistics with on-/off-campus partners for venues and IT.
• Collaborate with colleagues on projects and assist PPE priorities.
• Delegate tasks to interns and supervise as needed.
• Contribute to budgets and process invoices and reimbursements.
• Assist with other duties as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

College background

Job description

Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is seeking a Program Coordinator to join the Professional Education (PPE) unit. You will coordinate administrative aspects of an annual portfolio of in-person and online programs, delivering exceptional customer service to faculty and participants.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Program Operations, you will work with program managers and budget teams, manage timelines, communications, and logistics, and supervise interns as needed.