Operations & Community Engagement Coordinator, The Project on Workforce

Operations & Community Engagement Coordinator, The Project on Workforce Full-time Work Format: Hybrid Harvard Job Function: General Administration Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Salary Grade: 054 Department: Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government 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 Kennedy School? The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference. Job Description The Project on Workforce seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and proactive Operations & Community Coordinator to support the Project’s day-to-day operations and foster engagement across its network of researchers, students, practitioners, alumni, and advisors. The Coordinator will manage core administrative and event logistics; coordinate selected research projects; and support student, alumni, and partner engagement. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with leaders addressing some of the nation’s most pressing education and workforce challenges. Operations, Administration & Events (50%) Support financial administration, including expense tracking, reimbursements, purchasing, and preparation of financial reports. Coordinate vendor relationships, purchasing, and contracts, in collaboration with Project leadership and Harvard administrative offices. Maintain organizational systems and processes that support the Project's research and engagement activities. Coordinate convenings, meetings, and events that bring together Project on Workforce partners and stakeholders. Support scheduling and other administrative activities for Project leadership, as needed. Project Coordination (25%) Coordinate one to two research projects, including managing timelines, scheduling meetings, coordinating research assistants, and tracking project deliverables. Student & Community Engagement (25%) Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of research assistants and student fellows. Support the Project's Cross-Harvard Study Group and other student programming that connects students with researchers and practitioners. Support outreach to Project alumni and strengthen the network of former research assistants, fellows, and study group members. Assist with community communications, outreach, and other engagement initiatives. Based at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Project on Workforce is an interdisciplinary initiative spanning the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School's Managing the Future of Work project, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The Project produces rigorous research and actionable insights at the intersection of education, labor markets, and economic mobility, with the goal of creating stronger pathways between learning and work. Through research, policy engagement, strategic partnerships, and convenings, the Project brings together leaders across and beyond Harvard to address the nation's workforce challenges and expand opportunity for workers and learners. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: At least 1 year of relevant professional experience. A complete application must include a cover letter. Additional Qualifications