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 Description
Job Summary:
The Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator assumes a key support
role for all departmental community outreach efforts. They also
support a range of special projects and events to bring key
stakeholders together to promote civic engagement work at Harvard
College through residential engagement and supporting a wide range
of campus civic visibility efforts and campus engagement
activities
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Community Outreach:
• Oversees production of the Public Service Weekly newsletter
during the fall and spring semesters.
• Works with several campus offices to generate social media
content and connects with a variety of key stakeholders across
campus and in the community.
• Develops content for promotional materials, annual reports, and
program directories. They are specifically responsible for
developing content for the department’s annual report and public
service directory.
Special Projects:
• Works in collaboration with Public Service Tutors, proctors,
faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to support special
programming for the department
• Support for events includes conferences, speaker events,
residential activities, community-building activities, along with
days of service
• This role will provide additional support to student leaders and
support several major departmental activities including board
meetings and conferences
• Reviews grant applications, serves on selection committees,
supports advisory boards, and represents the department at campus
functions and community meetings as needed
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 1 year of community engagement work experience in an
academic or non-profit environment
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to
navigate complex situations effectively.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build
relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and
constituencies.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the
ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive relationships with a high
degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to
detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning and coordination skills, particularly in
organizing student programs, activities, and events.
- Knowledge of the public service landscape at Harvard College is
preferred.
- Experience in residential life or student residential
communities is preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment while maintaining a high standard of service and
support.
Additional Information
- Appointment End Date:
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if
applicable):
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is
unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education,
Criminal
- Other Information: The work schedule and location will
be set by the department at its discretion and based upon
operational needs and objectives and consistent with College
Policy, which requires 5 days on-site in Cambridge, MA
during term time (first day of classes through commencement), with
the exception of winter break in December, spring break in March,
and the summer months when students are away from campus, where
staff is expected be on campus two days a week. 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 about the College policy 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.
Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that
all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or
Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work
location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship
requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 055. Please visit
Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the
corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to
support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and
financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our
benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting
on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition
assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our
Benefits & Wellbeing
Page .
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to
equal opportunity and
non-discrimination . We seek talent
from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure
everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community
advance Harvard's academic purposes.
Harvard has an
equal employment opportunity policy
that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability,
or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the
university's
non-discrimination policy . Harvard's
equal employment opportunity policy
and
non-discrimination policy help all
community members participate fully in work and campus life free
from harassment and discrimination.
