Job Description
Job Summary
BHCLI is a joint effort of Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School in close collaboration with and funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies to advance leadership, management, and innovation in cities.
Position Description
The Program Coordinator will support the team with both the participant and curriculum coordination:
As a Participant Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for tracking all enrollment information materials for our participants. You will be a main point of contact for our participants, answering questions prior to travel and assisting them with travel and housing arrangements, including on-site meals. You will plan and implement special events for programs and, when needed, works closely with Bloomberg Philanthropies events team.
As a Curriculum Coordinator, you will prepare and distribute course materials. You will work directly with our program faculty to coordinate advance readings and handouts, post materials on the course webpage and manage the in-person or online classroom media needs. You will collaborate with both faculty chair and director on development or distribution of program schedule and other materials as necessary, including program binders and branded material.
When running programs offsite, you’ll work closely with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ production team to ensure a seamless delivery.
For both the participant and curriculum areas, you will assist in program close-out and reconciliation activities, including the submission of financial documentation in support of program activities described above. In addition, you will participate on other BHCLI administrative projects and duties as required.
Basic Qualifications
Three years of administrative or program coordination experience (internships will count toward experience).
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- A team player, who is flexible, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, culturally diverse environment.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple projects at once.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a proactive and positive customer service approach.
- Keen attention to details and accuracy
- Interest in Public Policy or City Government is a plus as is some experience with Salesforce, Zoom and Canvas or similar technology.
- Spanish or Portuguese language is a bonus – though not required.
Additional Information
Please note: Some travel is required – mostly to New York City. Therefore, you must be flexible to work some nights and weekends when programs are in session.
This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment through June 30, 2021 with strong possibility of renewal.
We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide Visa Sponsorship.
Harvard University requires pre-employment references and background checks.
Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.
This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Salary Range: $48,176 - $75,250
Note: Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
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Please note: Some travel is required – mostly to New York City. Therefore, you must be flexible to work some nights and weekends when programs are in session.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At Harvard Kennedy School, fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels they belong is a matter of basic fairness consistent with our core values as an institution. It is also essential to our mission of improving public policy and leadership—because recruiting the best people and creating an environment where they can thrive make us better at what we do, because we learn more from people with different perspectives, and because we work in diverse groups and serve diverse societies.
Learn more about Harvard Kennedy School’s commitment to Diversity Equity, and Anti-Racism.
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