Public-Facing Administrative Coordinator (Travel & Events)

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences CMES is seeking an administrative support professional to join our Center for Middle Eastern Studies in Cambridge, MA. The role provides front desk duties, event logistics, and essential program support across faculty and staff.

You will coordinate travel, meetings, and communications, manage budgets for office operations, and act as a liaison with IT, facilities, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related administrative experience.
• College degree preferred, or equivalent office experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CMES's public facing representative and handle inquiries and front desk duties.
• Manage facilities, room scheduling, and IT liaison tasks; maintain space inventory and equipment.
• Provide administrative support to the Center Director and Executive Director, including travel arrangements and meetings.
• Process financial transactions for office, meals, and student travel; maintain CMES budget.
• Coordinate undergraduate and graduate travel grants and programs; assist with CARAT and OIE travel opportunities.
• Assist with publications, communications, and website updates; maintain contact pages.

Skills

Administrative support

Office management

Event logistics

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences CMES is seeking an administrative support professional to join our Center for Middle Eastern Studies in Cambridge, MA. The role provides front desk duties, event logistics, and essential program support across faculty and staff.

You will coordinate travel, meetings, and communications, manage budgets for office operations, and act as a liaison with IT, facilities, and external partners.