Impactful Program Coordinator - First-Year Seminars

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with university input

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Program Coordinator for the First-Year Seminar Program within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The role oversees daily operations, seminar scheduling, and office support for 120+ seminars taught by faculty across 14 Harvard schools.

You will manage evaluations, budgets, and websites while coordinating travel, events, and communications. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of academic/non-profit administration experience, strong customer

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 Harvard systems such as Canvas and financial/reporting apps.

Responsibilities

• Provides program support and coordinates daily operations for the office and its seminars.
• Triages the office inbox, coordinates travel planning and schedules, and orders seminar supplies.
• Maintains seminar rosters, class websites, and budgets; supports committees and recruitment.
• Manages the program databases, online applications, and course materials with attention to detail.

Skills

Customer service

AI skills

Communication skills

Event planning

Data management

MS Office

Harvard finance apps

Air Table

Canvas

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Program Coordinator for the First-Year Seminar Program within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The role oversees daily operations, seminar scheduling, and office support for 120+ seminars taught by faculty across 14 Harvard schools.

You will manage evaluations, budgets, and websites while coordinating travel, events, and communications. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of academic/non-profit administration experience, strong customer