Operations Coordinator, Harvard Innovation Labs
Core
Managing daily operations, event planning, facilities coordination, and community engagement for Harvard Innovation Labs.
Role type
Operations Coordinator
Builds
Events, operational systems, and community experiences for students, alumni, faculty, and partners.
Domain
Higher Education / Innovation Ecosystem
Required skills
Event planning and logistics, operational systems management, vendor and stakeholder management, financial resource management, facilities coordination, process improvement, Microsoft Office proficiency, project coordination, customer service, organizational skills, problem-solving.
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, event management experience, project coordination experience, customer service experience, cross-functional collaboration, interest in startup/innovation ecosystem, familiarity with university/business technology systems.
Responsibilities
Lead operational execution of diverse events from planning to post-event evaluation; develop event timelines, operational plans, and staffing strategies; coordinate cross-functional logistics including facilities, catering, AV, security, and vendors; maintain and improve operational systems, documentation, and standard operating procedures; manage vendor relationships and recommend operational solutions; track expenditures and reconcile event expenses; coordinate room scheduling and event setup; support onboarding and training of student workers and new staff; lead internal engagement activities.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC