The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University seeks to better understand the basis of intelligence in natural and artificial systems by recruiting and training future generations of researchers to study intelligence from biological, cognitive, engineering, and computational perspectives. To support this goal the Kempner Institute is recruiting faculty, fellows, and students to join the department, and hosting activities which foster new, cross-disciplinary collaboration.
We are seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support our core programs including the Kempner Institute Research Fellows program, provide administrative support for community events including symposium and retreats, and to help provide cross-coverage for other administrative roles within the institute.
The successful candidate will be a person who is highly organized and personable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong attention to detail and an ability to manage competing priorities. They will be able to work well as part of a team as well as independently.
Summary:
The Administrative Coordinator will serve as the primary administrator supporting the Kempner Institute Research Fellowship Program. Responsibilities include coordinating the posting, applicant review and interview process, and eventual hiring and orientation of new fellows. The Administrative Coordinator will provide ongoing administrative support for fellowship related activities including coordinating travel, reimbursements, grants submission, and fellows’ community building activities.
Working in collaboration with other team members and under the direction of the Executive Director, the Administrative Coordinator will help to support institute meeting and events including selecting venues, catering and other service providers, coordinating registration, supporting event communication, and supporting day-of activities.
Lastly, the Administrative Coordinator will help to provide cross-coverage for other critical administrative responsibilities including faculty recruitment, calendar management, processing invoices, and other duties as requested.