Administrative Coordinator

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Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well‑being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world‑renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

The Harvard Medical School Departments of Microbiology and Genetics seek an Administrative Coordinator. The Administrative Coordinator provides critical transactional and logistical support to the Genetics and Microbiology departments. This position handles entry‑level HR processes, routine financial administration, document collection, and data entry tasks. Under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Manager, the Coordinator ensures timely and accurate execution of administrative functions while maintaining compliance with Harvard policies.

• Processes new hires and terminations in People Soft (PS).
• Collects and uploads required documentation (I-9s, IDS forms, visas, IC certification forms, etc.).
• Initiates online forms (e.g., APEX, Fieldglass) and ensures data entry is complete and accurate.
• Provides back‑up to the senior administrative manager as needed.
• Assists the senior administrative manager and both department’s leadership as needed.

• Tracks checklists for incoming and exiting members.
• Schedules orientations and ensures completion of required training.
• Maintain both departments’ email listservs.
• Coordinates , system access, and return of University property.

• Maintains appointment and renewal tracking systems.
• Assists with communication and document collection for annual renewals.
• Maintains organized records for personnel, ICs, students, and departmental activities.

• Approves non‑exempt staff time weekly in coordination with unit supervisors.
• Escalates issues to the Senior Administrative Manager for audit and correction.
• Supports compliance efforts by ensuring all required forms are filed and accessible for audit.

• Assists with planning and executing departmental activities.
• Coordinates logistics and communication in collaboration with supervisors and other department staff.
• Serves as department P‑Card holder and processes reimbursements (Concur and paper).
• Enters B2P invoices, vendor requests, check requests, and honoraria payments.

• Three of more years of related experience. Education beyond high school may count towards experience.

• College degree preferred.
• Organizational skills with particular ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self‑starter with proven ability to take initiative and be highly productive.
• Willingness to perform tasks outside primary job description as necessary in support of colleagues and departmental researchers.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Competency using a variety of computer software.
• Position requires advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and/or databases.

• Standard Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  35 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non‑Harvard location. The work…