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Institute Coordinator

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-09-10 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Provides general administrative and operational support to the Rowland Institute at Harvard, managing fellowship recruitment pipelines and offering strategic executive support to Directors.

Role type

Senior administrative coordinator for a research institute

Builds

Fellowship recruitment programs, executive support workflows, and institute community events

Domain

Higher education / Research administration

Required skills

Fellowship recruitment management, application screening, calendar coordination, event planning, digital content management, vendor management, budget oversight, onboarding coordination

Preferred skills

Higher-education administrative experience, operations-oriented office experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Technologies

Outlook, OneNote, Excel, Google Suite

Responsibilities

Manage fellowship recruitment pipeline and application review logistics; coordinate multi-day candidate visits and travel; draft high-level correspondence and grant documentation; oversee institute events and community programming; manage digital platforms and internal communications; serve as central point of contact for visitors and inquiries

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC