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Assistant Director

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Administrative oversight and program coordination for the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard, including stakeholder outreach and new program development.

Role type

Senior administrative program manager

Builds

Institute events, programs, and administrative support systems

Domain

Higher education / South Asia studies

Required skills

Program management, cross-functional coordination, resource stewardship, team leadership, grant process support, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, operational oversight, project execution, reporting and analysis

Preferred skills

Master's degree, academic setting experience, cultural sensitivity, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, WordPress

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, WordPress

Responsibilities

Coordinate administrative support from functional teams; oversee events and programs; manage direct reports; support faculty grant processes; lead outreach strategy; attend and document steering committee meetings; develop new program logistics and rubrics.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities