Coordinator I (Program Coordinator)

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 T.H. Chan School of Public Health?The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through cutting-edge research, education, and global collaboration. Our school is a special place to work because of its vibrant, mission-driven community, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to addressing some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance are valued.Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values, our Principles of Citizenship, and about the Dean’s AAA vision about our school’s ongoing strategic initiatives. Job Summary:The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) is an active unit in the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with a mission to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course. This mission is achieved through research to identify the social and behavioral determinants of health, development and evaluation of interventions and policies leading to the improvement of population health, and the preparation of professionals and researchers who will fill leadership positions in advocacy and public service.The Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness at SBS works to build a rigorous and interdisciplinary science of positive health, happiness, and well-being with a focus on health equity, and to translate the science to influence practice and policy. The Center aims to transform thinking in public health and medicine from a deficit- to asset-based approach, with the goal of achieving complete physical, mental, and especially social well-being for all, without distinctions between racial, socioeconomic, political, or geographical factors.The Center seeks a highly motivated Program Coordinator to support its work in advancing the science of well-being through research, translation, and capacity building. The program Coordinator will report to Kelsey Torres, Assistant Director of Operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading center shaping the global conversation on health and well-being. Working closely with the Center team, the Program Coordinator will coordinate events and programs, support research and administrative activities, and contribute to communications and partnership efforts. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.Job-Specific Responsibilities:Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, t...