Operations Program Coordinator Jobs in Chelsea, MA

About the Opportunity

Job Summary:

A detail-oriented and collaborative Program Coordinator (PC) to support a dynamic, multi-institutional research initiative. Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) with oversight by the Project Manager (PM), the PC will be tasked for program and project operations, reporting, and software release coordination to remain in compliance with sponsor requirements.

The PATCH Project at Northeastern University is an ARPA-H-funded program dedicated to creating a Whole Hospital Simulator and Vulnerability Management Platform to improve cybersecurity of healthcare delivery.

The PATCH team seeks a Program Coordinator (PC) to support the day-to-day management of program activities, grant deliverables, and external-facing communications. The PC will play a key role in organizing program events, maintaining communication among partner institutions, and supporting students and faculty across program activities including seminars, mentoring, and professional development.

The Program Coordinator will maintain and regularly assess the overall program timeline, contract project plan, deliverables checklist, and reporting materials required by the sponsor and PM. They will coordinate with students, staff, and faculty to track project schedules and milestones; manage selected program communications and event logistics; and support regular updates across teams.

This is a full-time position based at Northeastern' s Boston campus with hybrid work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of a multi-institutional ARPA-H research program, maintaining timelines, deliverables, and project plans.

• Communicate with students, faculty, staff, and partner institutions to track milestones, support activities, and ensure deliverable completion.

• Organize program events, meetings, seminars, and student-facing activities, including logistics, scheduling, and documentation.

• Manage program communications such as newsletters, website updates, promotional materials, and recruitment support.

• Compile data, track program metrics, and prepare reports for the PI, PM, and ARPA-H.

• Support administrative functions including file management, trainee application collection, Zoom scheduling, and assisting subaward partners with administrative tasks.

• The ideal candidate will have strong project management, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in academic or research environments.

• This role plays a key part in delivering a high-impact research project while maintaining the integrity and efficiency of all project activities.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in administrative operations or program coordination of a large award ($5M+), preferably within an academic or research environment

• Bachelor's degree in related field or possess equivalent professional experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of faculty, students, and external advisors.

• Experience in planning and managing projects with professionalism and efficiency

• Coordinating multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Documents Required:

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Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.