Hybrid: Research Programs Project Coordinator

Tufts University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 79,763,000 - 110,318,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) seeks a Project Coordinator to support OVPR initiatives through project coordination, communications, event support, website administration, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and university leadership. The role is based on Tufts’ Boston campus and follows a hybrid schedule; on-campus work is required at least three days per week.

Reporting to OVPR leadership, you will coordinate projects, support communications and events,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience with associate's degree or 1+ year with bachelor's degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience drafting professional materials.
• Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, communications, or administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain project documents, reports, and presentations.
• Serve as a point of contact for inquiries and provide accurate information about OVPR programs.
• Organize and maintain project files, databases, and records.
• Monitor timelines, track deliverables, and update information collection forms.
• Assist with budget monitoring, financial transactions, and reporting.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and events.
• Support OVPR communications and outreach through website updates, newsletters, and social media.
• Assist with website content management to keep OVPR resources current and user-friendly.
• Conduct research and prepare summaries to support initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate meetings involving OVPR leadership and stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional projects across schools and units.
• Provide guidance to student workers and temporary staff.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Administrative support

Event planning

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CMS (Drupal)

Job description

Tufts University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) seeks a Project Coordinator to support OVPR initiatives through project coordination, communications, event support, website administration, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and university leadership. The role is based on Tufts’ Boston campus and follows a hybrid schedule; on-campus work is required at least three days per week.

Reporting to OVPR leadership, you will coordinate projects, support communications and events,