Coordinator I (Program Coordinator)

Program Coordinator for BUSPH-HSPH CAFE Research Coordinating Center

The Boston University School of Public Health and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have established the BUSPH-HSPH CAFE Research Coordinating Center (RCC) with support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This collaboration aims to build a Community of Practice by managing and supporting research and capacity-building efforts at the intersection of the natural, physical, and health sciences. The Center's Resource Function Team develops and implements programming that promotes collaboration and coordination among researchers, provides educational opportunities, and generates resources to advance the field.

The Resource Function Team is seeking a Program Coordinator to provide approximately 20 hours per week of support for program operations and strategic initiatives. Under the direction of Dr. Gaurab Basu, Co-lead, Resource Function, this position will play a key role in coordinating activities that facilitate engagement, communication, and collaborative research efforts across the CAFE network.

Job-Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings, webinars, workshops, and other program activities
• Coordinate scheduling, invitations, registration, and follow-up communications for program events
• Support outreach efforts to researchers, partners, and stakeholders within the health and extreme weather research community
• Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of educational and collaborative programming
• Develop and distribute program communications, including newsletters, announcements, website content, and other outreach materials
• Maintain program records, contact lists, and documentation
• Support the development and dissemination of resources for the community of practice
• Contribute to the implementation of strategic goals and priorities of the Resource Function Team
• Track project activities and assist with reporting and evaluation efforts
• Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and coordination across the network

This position has a term appointment of April 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. This is a part-time benefits-eligible position with a 20 hour work schedule.

Basic Qualifications include 4+ years of relevant experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered. Additional qualifications and skills include a bachelor's degree preferred, experience working in academic, research, public health, or nonprofit settings preferred, proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms, interest in climate, environmental health, public health, or related research areas is desirable, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills, and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Appointment End Date: April 30, 2027

Standard Hours/Schedule: 20 hours per week

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

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

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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This position is salary grade level 054. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

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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