Project Coordinator

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.

At the Developmental Interactions Lab, our goal is to conduct research and develop professional learning materials to support early childhood educators, especially in low‑income communities. The Project Coordinator will be joining our team and supporting multiple ongoing professional development projects, including the multi‑year grant to conduct research and support infant/toddler educator coaching in New York City and promoting early relational health across the early care and education system in South Carolina.

The Project Coordinator will support projects by performing a range of complex administrative and research duties. They will communicate with and provide updates across team members and research partners, both internally and externally. They will organize and support various research and development efforts, including observations/video recordings, analytical support, and curricular design. They will help project leads with agenda management, deadlines, and research infrastructure (IRB compliance, funder reporting, etc.).

They will be responsible for anticipating and resolving problems and updating their supervisor on the status of the project. They will also help ensure clear communication across the project team. They may oversee the work of support staff, students, and temps.

• Plan and coordinate the logistics and agenda for project events, including team meetings, trainings, and other meetings as required. Responsibilities include setting and communicating agenda, summarizing meeting notes, collecting and distributing project materials.
• Collaborate closely with project leads to support the development of meeting content (e.g., agenda, tools, training guides).
• Travel (infrequent) to support project execution as needed.

• Serve as a point of contact for partners, especially on tasks related to research and development.
• Help summarize data and prepare design activities.
• Supervise and coordinate the team of research assistants and students.
• Assist in tracking grant progress and deliverables, supporting the drafting of project reports.

• Support logistical management of internal and external project meetings (e.g., stakeholder meetings, analytic meetings, advisory board).
• Support partner travel and reimbursements, ensuring compliance with Harvard’s finance and travel policy.
• Process expense reports and administrative paperwork.
• Draft, edit and prepare correspondence and other material related to projects as required by project leads.
• Support maintenance of project websites and materials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a part‑time (20 hours) term appointment through April 30, 2026, with the possibility of renewal.

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in early care and education system in the United States.
• Fluency in speaking, understanding, and writing Spanish (required).
• This position requires an on‑campus presence as needed.

• Master’s degree and at least 3 years of teaching experience in low‑income and multicultural early childhood settings (preferred).
• Prior program/project coordination experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information discreetly.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer applications, especially project management software, SharePoint, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Qualtrics, and/or equivalent.
• Experience working with (or in) education or the public sector preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.

• Appointment End Date: 4/30/2026
• Stan…