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Administrative Coordinator
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Allston, MA, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
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The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Harvard Allston Land Company (HALC) i s a subsidiary of the University and oversees the planning and development for the University’s Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) in Allston. Initial focus is to develop 14 acres of the ERC, which includes new infrastructure, streets, open space, mixed-use development of office and lab space, residential units, a hotel and conference center. The Administrative Coordinator reports to the Director of Finance and Operations for HALC. As a member of the HALC team the Administrative Coordinator provides a wide range of complex administrative support duties for HALC. Serves as the principal administrative contact for internal and external constituencies and provides a high level of customer service in all aspects of work. The Administrative Coordinator serves as principal coordinator for a variety of activities/processes associated with HALC’s provision of service and/or activities. Provides, organizes, manages, and implements administrative and logistics support to HALC; works in collaboration with other administrative and departmental staff to ensure timeliness and responsiveness of all office support services. Provides a wide range of complex administrative support duties including full day-to-day calendar management, meeting scheduling, filing, organizing, assisting with presentation materials, drafting communication, and printing. Prepare detailed and accurate meeting materials, including advance briefing materials. Regularly handles sensitive and confidential information. Assists with documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) that need to be created, reviewed, proofread, and/or designed for distribution internally and/or externally. Manages reimbursement processing, including collecting receipts and knowing/applying relevant policies and guidance. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following activities: • Provides general administrative support to HALC • Assist in day-to-day HUIT services for the HALC team; computers, phones (desktop & mobile), printers, AV, and peripheral tech, etc. • Assists in the coordination of HALC staff meetings, department-wide events, internal office relocations, catering, and media needs as necessary. • Schedule meetings and coordinate meeting logistics, prepare agendas, as well as draft and edit emails, meeting notes, announcements, memoranda, and other general correspondence. • Arrange travel for staff and invited guests using Harvard preferred travel agencies. • Responsible for stocking the office supplies and kitchenettes for HALC location, submits service requests and manages vendor response. • May assist with website updates and changes. • Manages the HALC SharePoint portal. • Develop and maintain effective electronic filing and systems/workflows for scheduling, task management, and other administrative needs. • Services as departmental coordinator a resource for key business systems: Buy2Pay, Concur, etc. • Other administrative and programmatic duties as assigned. Specific responsibilities include: Scheduling: Schedule meetings for director-level staff as required. Schedule conference rooms or other locations, working closely with hosting facilities. Prepare budgets for catering or expenses associated with meetings. Secure parking for guests. Ensure AV equipment functions properly before each meeting if in a conference room. Provide necessary props if needed. Events : Plans for departmental events (team, tours, instructional lunch meetings, catering, celebratory events, itineraries, department retreats, holiday party, and other project events. Prepare expense business purposes for all catering / event-related department card transactions. Travel: Arrang