First-Year Seminar Programs Coordinator

Harvarduniversity; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance starting day one

Retirement plan with university match

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Program Coordinator in Cambridge, MA to support the First-Year Seminar Program, enrolling 1300 first-year students across 120+ seminars taught by faculty from 14 Harvard schools.

The role includes coordinating daily operations, budgeting, event/travel planning, scheduling, AV/IT support, and maintaining course websites and databases. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this on-site role during term time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 3-5 years experience in academic/non-profit administration.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with event planning and data management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Harvard systems.
• Knowledge of Canvas and AV/IT support a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support and coordinate daily operations for the office and seminars.
• Triaging the office inbox and planning events/travel.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and AV/IT support.
• Maintain seminar website, roster, deadlines and course websites.
• Support faculty recruitment and the first-year application cycle.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Event planning

Data management

Microsoft Office

Canvas

AV/IT support

Collaboration

Attention to deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AirTable

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Harvard Financial/Reporting apps

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Program Coordinator in Cambridge, MA to support the First-Year Seminar Program, enrolling 1300 first-year students across 120+ seminars taught by faculty from 14 Harvard schools.

The role includes coordinating daily operations, budgeting, event/travel planning, scheduling, AV/IT support, and maintaining course websites and databases. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this on-site role during term time.