Program Coordinator II — Admissions & Curriculum Operations

Harvard University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Master of Medical Sciences in Therapeutic Sciences (MMSc-TS) to provide operational and admissions support. The PC will serve as the primary coordinator for MMSc-TS, managing student management, curriculum, events, and program metrics in collaboration with the MMSc-TS leadership.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience in higher education or program administration.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of relevant experience. Higher education may count towards experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with admissions, higher education, or program administration preferred.
• Familiarity with admissions platforms, databases, or LMS a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills. Excellent communication skills.
• Strong time management skills, with ability to balance priorities across multiple programs.
• Detail-oriented, able to work both independently and collaboratively. Ability to productively engage with and advise students.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications with prospectives and students, as well as field program inquiries.
• Work with marketing team to develop and implement program marketing strategy.
• Manage program applications and admissions process, including organizing and scheduling information sessions and admissions committee meetings.
• Support student onboarding, including preparation, tracking, and compliance for student visas as needed.
• Oversee curriculum administration, including tracking of educational materials and records.
• Maintain grades and statistics and report as appropriate, including to the Registrar.
• Serve as the primary contact for all student issues for the program and OGE, including answering and triaging questions as appropriate.
• Plan program-specific events to build community, including monthly events, fall symposium and spring event, and budget/payments management.
• Lead general administrative tasks and maintain programmatic records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Student advising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Master of Medical Sciences in Therapeutic Sciences (MMSc-TS) to provide operational and admissions support. The PC will serve as the primary coordinator for MMSc-TS, managing student management, curriculum, events, and program metrics in collaboration with the MMSc-TS leadership.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience in higher education or program administration.