Fellowship Programs Coordinator, International Security

Harvard Kennedy School; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, MA seeks a Fellowship Coordinator within the Belfer Center’s International Security Program to manage the fellowship lifecycle, organize seminars and events, and provide dedicated administrative support to Fellows and staff.

Reporting to the ISP Director, you will coordinate applications, onboarding, HR policy compliance, visa paperwork, and data management in Salesforce, while collaborating with HR, the International Office, and program partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field and 2 years of administrative experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and professionalism.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, CMS platforms, Marketing Cloud, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for ISP administrative and program-related matters.
• Maintain information management systems and oversee program budgets and travel reimbursements.
• Coordinate seminars, conferences, workshops, and receptions, including venue, vendors, and registrations.
• Provide on-site support during programming and liaise with campus partners for setup.
• Manage the fellowship cycle, onboarding, HR policy compliance, and visa paperwork.
• Develop content showcasing Fellows for internal and external promotion.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative and team-oriented

Proactive attitude and problem solving

Salesforce familiarity

Marketing Cloud familiarity

CMS platforms familiarity

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Experience with Harvard systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in History, International Relations, or related

Tools

Salesforce

Marketing Cloud

CMS platforms

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, MA seeks a Fellowship Coordinator within the Belfer Center’s International Security Program to manage the fellowship lifecycle, organize seminars and events, and provide dedicated administrative support to Fellows and staff.

Reporting to the ISP Director, you will coordinate applications, onboarding, HR policy compliance, visa paperwork, and data management in Salesforce, while collaborating with HR, the International Office, and program partners to ensure