Community Coordinator

Grade: 054 Department: University Initiatives & Institutes 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 Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Reporting to the Executive Director and the Assistant Director, the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) Community Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning and execution of student programming and events, supporting recruitment and admissions efforts, as well as engaging with visitors and potential applicants. The Community Coordinator will promote and ensure community growth and development by facilitating student collaboration and success, and by supporting both program and overall university outreach efforts with potential applicants, individual students, student organizations, and partner departments, and programs. The Community Coordinator supports the planning and implementation of programming and events related to student activities, educational opportunities, partnership building, recruitment, and admissions. They will also be responsible for facilitating consistent communication and outreach to individual students, student groups, and, when necessary, faculty, staff, and partners. They are also responsible for ensuring quality and effectiveness of HUNAP programming by gathering constituent input and feedback that will be used in the development of program plans, projects, and events with the goal of increased student and community participation. Job duties will support creating a welcoming and open HUNAP environment that supports student development and success, and general program growth. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Plan and execute program events with the guidance of the Executive Director and the Assistant Director. Execute logistics planning, arranging for the use of facilities, adhering to budget guidelines, and coordinating schedules and speaker arrangements for student-centered events. Assists in identifying needed community engagement programs based on program goals. Acts as the program liaison with student organizations, campus partners, and other university entities to ensure the successful execution of both HUNAP and co-sponsored events. Work with other HUNAP staff members to create email communications for faculty, students, alumni, and the campus community. Work with other HUNAP staff members to create and execute a social media communications strategy that will inform students of information and opportunities in a timely and effective manner. Attracts potential students by answering inquiries from students and their families regarding admissions, academic programs, and resources. Undertakes recruitment and outreach opportunities to Indigenous communities in conjunction with the Assistant Director and Admissions Teams across the University. Develop and maintain productive relationships with various programs and departments while demonstrating cultural competency and promoting Indigenous perspectives. Contributes to program goals by accomplishing related duties as required.

Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications to be considered for this role: