Coordinator I (Program and Research Coordinator)

Job Summary

The Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Program and Research Coordinator (PRC). The PRC will contribute to research and administrative support with translationally oriented research activities at the Center, as well as education programming related to the science of positive health and well-being. Working in collaboration with the Center Director and Center Assistant Director, the PRC will develop research reports on Center-based research, prepare translation briefs, and engage in dissemination activities. Additionally, they will support Center’s leadership in expanding its educational offerings by developing material for courses and presentations related to Center’s work in the areas of positive health and well-being, both at Harvard and beyond. The Coordinator will also work with the Center Director and Assistant Director in enhancing relationships with external partners including community partners.

Position Description

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide coordination support for logistical and administrative activities related to education and training programming at the Center, including but not limited to the Center’s summer internship program, student interest group, seed grant and dissertation grant awards.
• Contribute to the research activities at the Center, which could include but is not limited to:
• Research synthesis, developing reports, disseminating findings based on the Center research agenda.
• Revising, updating and re-organizing the repository of measurement instruments on Center website.
• Support curriculum development for new Center course offerings and presentations.
• Support translation of research findings for policy and action with organizations and government.
• Independently manage all timelines and deliverables for multiple projects with competing priorities
• Support Center efforts to foster collaborations with potential and existing partners. 

Other duties as assigned

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year from date of hire with the possibility of extension.  Please submit both a resume and cover letter when applying. Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred; Masters-level degree in public health or social sciences is a strong plus
• Familiarity with the literature and advances in the field of positive health, well-being, and related research.
• Uses knowledge of quantitative methods to analyze and interpret data, experience with literature reviews and systematic reviews
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Wordpress, Qualtrics and motivation and ability to pick up and learn new tools, and technology where needed
• Demonstrable skills and knowledge in synthesizing, writing about, and disseminating science (e.g., scientific conferences)    
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Defines and drives projects to completion while effectively collaborating with others
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an aptitude to work collaboratively with researchers, educators, and administrators, and partners
• A commitment to staying updated with the latest research and advancements in the field of positive health and well-being

Work experience with some combination of both:

1) Reviewing, reporting on, and synthesizing research findings
2) Course/workshop development in an postsecondary or workplace setting 

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity

Additional Information

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

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• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers. 

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The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
 

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

About Us

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) is an active unit with a mission to improve health throughout the lifespan, including a special emphasis on children and adolescents. 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 department’s educational mission is to train both scholars and practitioners: scholars whose research will illuminate basic social determinants of health and who will identify and test innovative social policy and service interventions; practitioners who are skilled in designing, implementing, and evaluating health enhancing interventions in action settings.

The Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness at SBS works to build a rigorous, interdisciplinary science to understand the interplay between psychological and social well-being and physical health for the benefit of individuals and communities around the globe. The Center aims to develop tools to more accurately measure well-being and to translate scientific findings to influence public health practice and policy.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.