- Location: Allston, Massachusetts
- Type: Contract
- Job #104567
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HIRING: Program Manager - Harvard Grid (Hybrid, Allston, MA)
Contract: ~18 months- possible extension
Pay: $40/hr (W2)
The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is seeking a
Temporary Program Manager to support the
Harvard Grid, a key initiative within Harvard's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
This role will manage established programs serving faculty, staff, and students while driving new initiatives that support translational research and entrepreneurship.
Position Details
- Location: Allston, MA (Hybrid - ~3 days onsite/week)
- Duration: ~18 months- possible extension
- Schedule: 35 hours/week (some evenings + occasional weekends for events)
- Pay: $40/hr
? Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Executive Director to execute strategy supporting Harvard's engineering & physical sciences ecosystem.
- Plan and deliver programs including workshops, networking events, symposia, and speaker series.
- Collaborate with faculty, students, and university leadership to identify program opportunities and gaps.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners including startups, accelerators, and venture capital groups.
- Track KPIs and measure program impact.
- Manage event logistics (scheduling, catering, setup, onsite support).
- Maintain digital platforms (newsletter, website, LinkedIn, Airtable).
- Coordinate across internal Harvard groups and innovation programs.
- Support diversity and inclusion efforts within the innovation ecosystem.
? Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of administrative and/or program management experience.
- Experience coordinating events and managing logistics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, flexible approach.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in higher education, non-profit, or innovation ecosystems is a plus.
Work Environment
- Hybrid role based in the Harvard Science & Engineering Complex.
- Must be available for onsite events, including occasional evenings and weekends.
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