Student-Facing Academic Programs Coordinator II

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks an Academic Programs Coordinator to support the Department of Health Policy and Management. You will assist admissions, course advising, and student services, and coordinate communications and data reporting across the MPH tracks.

This role requires strong organization, collaboration with faculty and staff, and comfort with multiple information systems. Hybrid work with in-office coordination and remote days after a 90-day orientation, and formal

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience required.
• Administrative experience in academia.
• Experience with MS Office, analyzes data, manipulates spreadsheets, and prepares reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, technical, and analytical support to the Assistant Director of Academic Programs and Student Services and to the Faculty Director of Academic Programs.
• Serve as primary contact for prospective and current students regarding recruitment, admissions, technical support, course advising, and the overall student experience at Harvard Chan.
• Support LMS platforms (SOPHAS, my.harvard, Canvas) and assist faculty and TAs with these systems; manage student records and degree audits.
• Develop, coordinate, and distribute academic communications and materials, including the HPM Department Handbook and alumni communications; support events and surveys.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports on admissions metrics, student exit surveys, alumni feedback, and program evaluations.
• Support curriculum planning and course administration, including CEP reviews and syllabus preparation.
• Coordinate with cross-department teams (Admissions, Registrar, Financial Services, Office for Education) to implement admissions processes and degree auditing for MPH tracks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Highly organized

Strong communication

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks an Academic Programs Coordinator to support the Department of Health Policy and Management. You will assist admissions, course advising, and student services, and coordinate communications and data reporting across the MPH tracks.

This role requires strong organization, collaboration with faculty and staff, and comfort with multiple information systems. Hybrid work with in-office coordination and remote days after a 90-day orientation, and formal