Program Coordinator, Executive Education

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The Program Coordinator works alongside another Program Coordinator and Program Manager to make up an Executive Education Program Delivery team. The Program Coordinator is responsible for pre-planning through the delivery of Executive Education programs, coordinating all logistics, both on-site and virtual delivery, facilitation of remote sessions, and day-to-day operations for the team's assigned portfolio of programs.

Position Description:

• Work closely with faculty to confirm session details, coordinate program material, arrange IT and AV needs, and provide classroom support when programs are in session
• Be the primary contact for faculty and participants for all pre, during, and post program-related support
• Work closely with other HBS support departments to include operations, media services, housekeeping, catering, and other constituents to ensure appropriate operational support
• Coordinate and administer program schedules for domestic and international programs
• Build and maintain participant websites for each program
• Coordinate experiential learning exercises and team-building activities
• Maintain records to document faculty material, participant feedback, schedules, vendors, and evaluations associated with program delivery
• Coordinate program logistics for on-campus programs, to include meals, housing, and special events, both on campus and at local venues
• Coordinate and host online sessions to include sharing documents and videos, administering polls, coordinating breakout rooms, monitoring attendance, and facilitating communication with faculty, participants, and the technology team, delivered primarily via Zoom or the HBS Online Classroom
• Use Salesforce to track and manage participant enrollment and cancellations, and other program-related data
• Coordinate, process, and track program purchases and other expenses
• Staff the program office when programs are in session
• Facilitate online Zoom sessions. Coordinate online live sessions, working closely with the HBS Live Online Classroom team
• Collaborate with other Exec Ed teams, including Program Directors, Enrollment and Admission Services, Finance, Client Services, Resource Allocation Associate Director, Coaching Directors, etc.
• Support the larger program delivery team in “all hands-on deck” activities, including program assignments and coverage across teams
• Support other projects, department-wide initiatives, and other responsibilities at the discretion of the program manager and program delivery directors
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in customer service-oriented and/or administrative support role(s) or related experience is required.
• Education beyond high school may count toward experience.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) experience is a must.

Additional Skills and Experience

• This position requires a team player with a willingness and ability to work with multiple groups within Executive Education and across campus in a fast-paced, customer-oriented, high-energy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think quickly, manage multiple priorities and generate solutions when unexpected problems arise.
• Candidates must show strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service and organizational skills, as well as administrative coordination experience.
• Candidates must be highly motivated, solution driven, take initiative and work well both independently and in a team approach. Must be flexible, energetic, diplomatic and detail oriented. 

Working Conditions

• Ability to work extended overtime hours (including some evenings and weekends) is a must.
• This position may also include domestic or international travel depending on program needs
• First 90 days of employment fully in person, on-campus (hybrid option following)

• 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
• Other Information:

This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of onsite and remote work at our Boston, MA based campus. Please note that for the first 90 days of employment, you will be expected to be onsite 5 days/week. This role is required to be onsite for the entire duration of a program when in-session. When not in session, Executive Education expects Program Delivery staff to be onsite a minimum of 2 days per week and departments to provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment

Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. 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. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 053. 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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