Coordinator I (Research Program Coordinator)

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Job Summary:

This position will support research by Prof. Mary Bassett within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, with a focus on the right to health. The role involves coordinating a research project that examines the right to health within the framework of international humanitarian law, with particular attention to contexts in which attacks on healthcare facilities have impeded the enjoyment and full realization of this fundamental right.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research Development and Support:
  • Support the development and refinement of research topics, questions, and thematic priorities related to the right to health in conflict settings and international humanitarian law.
  • Conduct background research and assist in synthesizing relevant literature, policy developments, and emerging debates.
  • Support the preparation and development of research outputs, including reports, policy briefs and academic publications.

• Project Coordination and Implementation:
  • Coordinate the day-to-day planning and implementation of the research project, ensuring that activities advance according to agreed objectives, timelines, and priorities.
  • Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables, and maintain organized documentation of research activities and decisions.
  • Provide administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth execution of project activities.

• Team Coordination and Communications:
  • Facilitate communication and coordination across research team members, helping to ensure alignment, timely follow-up, and steady progress across workstreams.
  • Schedule meetings, prepare meeting notes, and monitor action items.
  • Serve as a central point of coordination for internal communications related to project activities.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Assist in stakeholder mapping and outreach to academic experts, practitioners, and relevant institutional partners.
  • Support relationship-building and engagement efforts with academics, practitioners and organizations working on health, humanitarian law, and conflict-related issues.
  • Help prepare briefing materials, correspondence, and other communications for external engagement

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of 6/30/2027 with the potential for extension.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a benefits-eligible, part-time position with a schedule of 17.5 hours/week.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Experience using REDCap, WordPress, Mail Chimp, and social media sites in context of professional communications
• Solid working knowledge of office operations and related computer software (including the Microsoft Office Suite) and electronic communications tools
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
• Proven interpersonal skills with experience in providing administrative support across groups and across a variety of projects
• Strong listening, communication, writing, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Aptitude to effectively collaborate and communicate with a broad range of researchers, partners, and audiences

• Appointment End Date: June 30, 2027
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 17.5 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country! 

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• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions. 

• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings. 

• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers. 

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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 054. 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: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

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

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