Coordinator of Psychedelics in Society and Culture Initiative

14-Mar-2024

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

64786BR

Position Description

Coordinates all logistics for the programming of the Psychedelics in Society and Culture initiative at the Mahindra Humanities Center and co-sponsored programming with the Center for the Study of World Religions at the Harvard Divinity School and the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation at the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at the Harvard Law School, as well as with the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics and Center for Interdisciplinary Critical Inquiry. Programming includes grant-making, fellowships, seminars, public events, and conferences. Corresponds with guest speakers; arranges travel and lodging; books venues and audio-visual equipment; tracks spending; arranges catering, sets up and cleans up. Processes honoraria, invoices, and reimbursements. Assists Communications and Design Manager at the Mahindra Center in publicizing events. For co-sponsored programming, works with staffs of the collaborating Centers. Helps coordinate the grants and fellowships programs in Psychedelics in Society and Culture: organizes the application and award processes. Schedules and attends committee meetings; maintains careful records and handles confidential material. Occasional weekend and after hours expected. Assists as needed with the logistics of the full range of Mahindra Humanities Center events. Performs other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

Three years minimum experience required. Education may count toward experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Two years related experience and/or Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. Excellent organizational skills with particular ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests. Proven project and/or program management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion. Competency using a variety of computer software.

Additional Information

This is a part time (17.5 hours per week), three-year term position. Weekly schedule will be determined in conjunction with manager. 

We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

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 Mahindra Humanities Center provides a site for interdisciplinary exchanges among Harvard faculty, faculty from other area institutions, graduate students, undergraduates, and the public.  It sponsors panel discussions, lectures, readings, conferences, workshops, and seminars on a wide range of topics.  It also supports informal occasions for the exchange of ideas and the sharing of scholarly and artistic work.  The Mahindra Center seeks to foster collaborations between the humanities, social sciences, and sciences in the belief that the humanities make a unique contribution in establishing—through interpretation and conversation—communities of interest and climates of opinion.

Benefits

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• 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.

Job Function

General Administration

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

403040 Coordinator II

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub-Unit

Arts and Humanities

Department

Mahindra Humanities Center

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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