Senior Administrative Coordinator – Academic Operations

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Professional development opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an Administrative Coordinator to provide broad administrative and project support to a busy academic unit. The role requires independent problem solving, strong organizational skills, and experience coordinating faculty activities, events, and onboarding.

You will work with the Chair and DA/ED to advance strategic priorities, and may lead unit projects and communications as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of administrative or customer support experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the grouping and faculty.
• Track and maintain departmental records.
• Coordinate faculty leave request process on an annual basis.
• Support departmental committees and onboarding; may train staff and temps.
• Lead or assist in unit projects and events; liaise with central services as needed.

Skills

Admin experience

Customer support

Organization

Time management

Communication

Discretion

Independence

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an Administrative Coordinator to provide broad administrative and project support to a busy academic unit. The role requires independent problem solving, strong organizational skills, and experience coordinating faculty activities, events, and onboarding.

You will work with the Chair and DA/ED to advance strategic priorities, and may lead unit projects and communications as needed.