Operations Lead — Events & Programs

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans with university

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Innovation Labs, part of Harvard University, seeks an Operations Coordinator to lead event planning, facilities coordination and community engagement. You will manage a portfolio of events, work with the Assistant Director and Senior Manager to translate goals into executable plans, and drive process improvements across operations.

You will collaborate with university departments, vendors and speakers, ensuring high-quality experiences for students, alumni, faculty and partners while

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; 5+ years in administrative support is expected.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred; experience in event management is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and evaluate a diverse portfolio of events from start to finish.
• Develop timelines, staffing and operational plans for events and workshops.
• Coordinate facilities, catering, AV, security, registration and vendors.
• Maintain event records, reports and documentation for operational consistency.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth delivery.
• Support onboarding of student workers and staff, and assist with hiring processes.

Skills

Administrative support

Event coordination

Project coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Harvard Innovation Labs, part of Harvard University, seeks an Operations Coordinator to lead event planning, facilities coordination and community engagement. You will manage a portfolio of events, work with the Assistant Director and Senior Manager to translate goals into executable plans, and drive process improvements across operations.

You will collaborate with university departments, vendors and speakers, ensuring high-quality experiences for students, alumni, faculty and partners while