66369BRAuto req ID:66369BRJob Code:403040 Coordinator II Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Program and Event CoordinatorSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :055Time Status:Full-time Union:55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Basic Qualifications:

• At least three years of professional experience in program coordination and/or executive administration. Time spent in a relevant graduate program will count toward experience.

• Demonstrated prior experience providing high level administrative support and complex project/program coordination responsibilities, ideally including events support.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated interest in economics, international development, and policy in developing countries

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Knowledge of second language a plus

• Demonstrated intermediate skill level with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience running online webinars and live streams, using Zoom and other software

• Position requires adaptability, flexibility and the ability to multitask while maintaining excellent attention to detail

• Successful candidate must be highly motivated and detail-oriented, have the ability to meet tight deadlines and strong organizational skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with experience providing complex administrative and programmatic support, working well independently and also contributing as a valuable team member

• Bachelor's Degree in economics or political science is a plus.

Additional Information: This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal.

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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 4-5 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 : $64.051 - $101.923

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.

Department:Center for International DevelopmentPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:General Administration Position Description:

• Lead CID’s core offerings for students such as CID’s Student Ambassador program, Research Scholars program, and Student Seminars. This includes coordinating communications and logistics for CID’s Student Career Chats with international development practitioners, CID’s PhD Affiliate Program, and other student support networks.

• Execute CID event programming including but not limited to the CID Friday Speaker Series, weekly PhD student development lunches, the weekly faculty lunch series (LIEP), and high-profile events.

• Provides overall planning and event management, from planning through execution, working closely with CID leadership, for flagship events such as CID’s Global Empowerment Meeting (GEM) by identifying and coordinating with speakers, invited guests, event venues and vendors, coordinating audiovisual support and travel logistics, drafting invite campaigns and outreach, and assisting with day-of event logistics.

• Create CID’s weekly events newsletter using tools such as Salesforce

• Build out a CID alumni community that continues to stay engaged with CID after leaving campus.

• Support CID’s internship and experiential learning programs, including logistical and program support for student interns and workshops before, during, and after their summer internships.

• Coordinate other program activities including: Composing and editing letters, monitoring and answering correspondences, tracking and maintaining inventory of office supplies, liaising with office vendors as needed, coordinating maintenance of physical space and equipment.

• May assist with HR support for staff, student and fellow appointments.

• May research and prepare meeting/appointment and solicitation materials and background information for meetings.

School/Unit:Harvard Kennedy School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Summary:

The Center for International Development (CID) is Harvard University’s hub for cutting-edge research on the world’s most pressing international development issues. Based at Harvard Kennedy School, CID brings researchers and practitioners together across the university to collaborate, using the latest analytical tools to address pressing development challenges. CID builds, convenes, and deploys global talent worldwide to build a thriving world for all.

CID’s Program and Events Coordinator is an integral part of the CID team, supporting a wide range of work at the Center focused on student and event support, alongside strategic projects that support the Center overall. This position provides an opportunity to be a part of CID’s close-knit team, play an active role in building an engaged student and alumni community, lead events featuring high-profile practitioners and researchers, and manage select programming initiatives at the Center.

The ideal candidate shall perform a wide range of high-level, critical, and complex administrative and support duties in a timely and accurate manner. This person is excited to advance CID’s mission to build a thriving world for all and actively build and support a tight-knit student, faculty, and alumni community. This candidate is excited to run CID’s student-centered programming and is prepared to think on their feet. They must be proactive in problem-solving, able to multitask and prioritize successfully, and have high-level communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. They must have the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders including students, faculty, donors, and prominent individuals and organizations with tact and diplomacy. This position requires working independently and as part of a team and with a high level of maturity and good judgment. Given the nature of this position, the candidate will be required to work mostly in-person at the CID offices, with some flexibility for remote work.

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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.

Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• 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.

Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-DS1Work Format Details:This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.