Program Coordinator

Graduate Commons Program Coordinator

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Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Harvard University Housing & Real Estate (HUHRE) is a department within Harvard Campus Services, a multi-department organization within Harvard's Central Administration. HUHRE supports the University's educational and research efforts by offering Harvard affiliates a wide array of housing and real estate services in University-owned properties which are conveniently located, competitively priced, and professionally managed to residents and tenants alike. HUHRE serves as the asset manager for Harvard's portfolio of commercial spaces and centrally stewarded institutional assets, overseeing the leasing and operations of University-owned institutional space for Harvard affiliates and commercial spaces for rent by private retail tenants within the Cambridge, and Greater Boston area.

HUHRE manages a broad range of initiatives and assets to help support the Harvard community. These include, but are not limited to :

• Leasing, managing, and renewing Harvard-owned housing as well as Harvard offices / institutional spaces, and commercial real estate portfolios
• Leading community engagement and programming opportunities
• Managing relationships with external partners and vendors
• Working within the larger University community to develop and coordinate University-wide policies and strategies
• Supporting new University housing and real estate development projects across the Cambridge and Greater Boston area

Harvard University Housing & Real Estate and Harvard Campus Services are committed to cultivating an organization that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

The Graduate Commons Program serves 3500 units and approximately 5900 residents across the entire Harvard University Housing portfolio. The inclusion of virtual programming and need for extensive resident support has also given way to a more complex and learning organization aimed at providing a quality experience for our residents.

Reporting to the GCP Associate Director, the Program Coordinator (PC) works under the supervision of a Program Manager and is responsible for the support of the PM's planning and curriculums. The PC executes programmatic plans that promote resident success and interaction through academic, career, social, and service focused events. Events will enhance co-curricular learning, develop a strong sense of community and promote resident wellbeing, and the goals of the Graduate Commons as designed by the leadership of the Graduate Commons Program.

The Program Coordinator acts as the first point of contact for the Graduate Commons Program area via email, phone, and in person if needed. They also support the area through administrative tasks including room reservation processing, financial processing, and both social media and newsletter content creation.

This is a live-on position without on-call responsibilities; however, crisis response and management will be required as needed. Attendance at evening / weekend events and training is essential for success of the overall program.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

HUH Collaboration

Basic Qualifications

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Standard Hours / Schedule : 40 hours per week

Visa Sponsorship Information : Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening : Identity, Education, Criminal, CORI, References

Emergency Status Designation : Normal

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 055. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to :

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO / Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.