Project Coordinator for Research & Communications (Hybrid)

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) seeks a Project Coordinator on the Boston campus to support research programs, communications, events, and website administration. The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic university setting.

The position is based on the Boston campus with a hybrid work arrangement; on-site presence is expected at least three days per week, with remote work

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree plus related experience in administrative support, project coordination, or communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting professional materials.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, and stakeholder-facing activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and project support for OVPR initiatives.
• Coordinate projects and maintain records, data, and reporting
• Support communications, events, and website content updates
• Assist with budget monitoring and financial transactions as needed
• Plan logistics for meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences
• Support web resources and CMS content management
• Prepare summaries and reports to aid decision-making
• Supervise student workers or temporary staff when needed

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMS (Drupal)

Mailchimp

Job description

Tufts University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) seeks a Project Coordinator on the Boston campus to support research programs, communications, events, and website administration. The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic university setting.

The position is based on the Boston campus with a hybrid work arrangement; on-site presence is expected at least three days per week, with remote work