Senior Administrative Coordinator, Academic Programs

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Campus perks

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support the Department Chair and DA/ED, manage office operations, and lead various projects. Strong in-person presence and proactive problem-solving are essential to the role.

The AC will oversee office management, events, calendar coordination, and communications, while ensuring timely support for faculty, students, and staff across the department. Hybrid work arrangements apply in Cambridge, MA.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of administrative or customer support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the grouping and faculty.
• Track and maintain departmental records.
• Coordinate faculty leave request processes annually.
• Support departmental committees and on-boarding of staff.
• Train and direct support staff, students, and temps; back-up time approver as needed.
• Support departmental activities such as seminars and course catalogs; coordination with central services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support the Department Chair and DA/ED, manage office operations, and lead various projects. Strong in-person presence and proactive problem-solving are essential to the role.

The AC will oversee office management, events, calendar coordination, and communications, while ensuring timely support for faculty, students, and staff across the department. Hybrid work arrangements apply in Cambridge, MA.