Faculty Coordinator (Psychology)

Grade: 055 Department: Social Sciences - Psychology FLSA Status: Non-exempt Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences? The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Summary: The Faculty Coordinator (FC) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The FC serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of up to 10 faculty members Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers. Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio Provide support for events led by faculty Provide administrative support to all lab members Assist with purchasing and vendor coordination Support proposal preparation and grant documentation Support lab members orientation and onboarding May perform other related duties as assigned, including sharing responsibility for general administrative coverage such as reception and event support.

May be expected to work on campus up to 4 days per week. This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Basic Qualifications: Minimum of five years of administrative or customer service experience. Additional Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail Professional written and verbal communication skills Discretion and sound judgment Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately Stakeholder coordination Ability to directly support multiple faculty simultaneously with a customer-service orientation Familiarity with