Program Coordinator/Resident Asst. at Harvard Forest
Thursday, December 13, 2012 09:34 AM

Harvard Forest, Harvard University
Assistant Program Coordinator/Resident Advisor
(13-week position available beginning May 13, 2013)

For thirteen weeks in May-August 2013, thirty college-age students will join dozens of visiting and staff scientists at Harvard Forest in researching the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems.
The Program Assistant works closely with the Summer Program Coordinator in organizing the various educational components to the summer program.
S/he lives with the students in Fisher and/or Raup House, providing the information, advising, support and discipline required to create a hospitable academic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities (work under the supervision of the Summer Program Coordinator)

Assistant Program Coordinator

  • Assist with student arrival and orientation, May 20
  • Inform students of Harvard Forest activities, policies, and expectations
  • Coordinate weekly (x2) evening workshops and seminars (including career and graduate school night, trip to Harvard Museum)
  • Update and maintain summer student blog (http://harvardforestreu.blogspot.com/)
  • Work with Summer Program Coordinator to resolve student issues
  • Organize Summer Student Symposium in early-August
  • Work on various tasks as needed to facilitate administrative and research projects
  • Resident Advisor
  • Responsible for day-to-day activities related to the successful operation of a student residence
  • Hold weekly house meetings
  • Plan, organize, and direct student committees (recycling, social activities, etc.)
  • Serve as advisors to student on matters concerning community development, conflict resolution and counseling 

Required Skills, Training and Experience

  • Excellent listening, negotiation, organizational, and problem solving skills required
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational, telephone, and computer skills
  • Work independently with moderate supervision
  • Comfortable with performing a variety of tasks simultaneously
  • Previous experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse population preferred


Time Commitment and Compensation
Compensation is $13.50/hour for 40 hours per week plus free room and board for 13 weeks (May 13 to August 9, 2013).  The Assistant has a private room, shared office space with computer and access to Forest vehicles.  The position is flexible and accommodations for a variety of situations are possible.


Please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to the address below. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Additional information about Harvard Forest and the summer program is available at http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu

For questions, please contact:

Manisha V. Patel, Summer Program Coordinator             
Harvard Forest
324 N. Main Street        
Petersham, MA  01366
[email protected]
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/     

NO PHONE CALLS, please.