Program Coordinator

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Title: Program / Operations Coordinator (Temporary)

Location: Allston, MA (Hybrid – ~3 days onsite + event coverage)
Schedule: ~35 hours/week (some evenings and occasional Saturdays required)
Duration: Late June through late November
Compensation: ~$37/hour

Overview

A leading academic and innovation-driven institution is seeking a Program / Operations Coordinator to support a dynamic entrepreneurship and engineering-focused initiative during a leave coverage. This role will work closely with senior leadership to deliver programming, support stakeholder engagement, and help drive initiatives within a highly collaborative ecosystem.

Position Summary

This individual will play a key role in executing programs and events that support an entrepreneurial and research-focused community. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working across a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to support strategy and execution of programs within an innovation-focused ecosystem
• Coordinate and execute events such as workshops, networking sessions, speaker events, and research programs
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, and partner organizations
• Identify opportunities to strengthen programming and community engagement
• Track program impact and maintain reporting metrics (KPIs)
• Manage partnerships with external organizations, including startups, accelerators, and venture groups
• Maintain communication channels including newsletters, website updates, and social platforms
• Support event logistics including scheduling, catering, room setup, and onsite execution
• Manage project timelines and task tracking using project management tools
• Attend events (including evenings and occasional weekends) to ensure smooth execution
• Provide general administrative and operational support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of administrative, program coordination, or operations experience
• Experience with event planning and logistics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and adaptable mindset
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, or academic environments is a plus

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule with required in-person presence and event support
• Exposure to a highly collaborative, innovation-driven environment
• Ideal for candidates with a “startup mindset” who enjoy building and supporting programs

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