AUGUST 19, 2025

001361SR

• Full-time
• Cambridge
• Hybrid
• Harvard Kennedy School

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 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 Center for International Development is Harvard University’s hub for cutting-edge research on the world’s most pressing international development issues. The center brings researchers and practitioners together to collaborate, using the latest analytical tools to address pressing development challenges. CID builds, convenes, and deploys global talent worldwide to build a thriving world for all.
The Executive Coordinator is a key strategic partner to CID’s Faculty Director and Executive Director, ensuring effective leadership support and operational excellence across the Center. This role anchors high-level coordination for CID’s leadership, serves as the primary liaison for the Global Development Council, and supports flagship events and initiatives that drive CID’s global mission.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in international development, be data driven in their work, and contribute to technological advances in the center. This candidate must be proactive in problem-solving, be able to multitask and prioritize successfully, and have high-level communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. This candidate must have the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders including students, faculty, donors, and prominent individuals and organizations with tact and diplomacy. This candidate will speak on behalf of CID for external stakeholders. This position requires working independently and as part of a team, and a high level of maturity and good judgment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

5 or more years of administrative support and/or project management experience. A relevant graduate degree in international development or public policy will count towards experience.
Important instructions: A cover letter is required as part of the application. Please upload your cover letter and resume as one document, or include the cover letter as an attachment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Experience providing administrative support to an executive, principal, or faculty.
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure and be able to prioritize work.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet and database management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, tact, poise and the ability to handle complex, confidential issues required.
• Enthusiasm for new and emerging technologies.
• Dedicated team player with strong customer service orientation.
• College degree preferred
  Additional Information

Appointment End Date: This is a fully benefits eligible one year term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education