Senior Administrative Coordinator & Projects Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the academic unit. The role involves office management, project coordination, and close collaboration with the Chair and DA/ED to implement department priorities, with a strong in-person presence required.

The AC will lead or support department projects, manage records, oversee leave processes, coordinate meetings and seminars, and handle day-to-day activities while

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 process on an annual basis.
• Support departmental committees.
• Assist in unit personnel management and onboarding; may train staff and temps.
• May provide day-to-day department support such as ordering supplies and submitting expenses.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Higher education familiarity

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the academic unit. The role involves office management, project coordination, and close collaboration with the Chair and DA/ED to implement department priorities, with a strong in-person presence required.

The AC will lead or support department projects, manage records, oversee leave processes, coordinate meetings and seminars, and handle day-to-day activities while