Project Coordinator, Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab (HSCL)

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Assists research staff in managing the day-to-day operations of various research projects, including supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of program/project plans and prioritizing activities; coordinates with internal and/or external stakeholders to monitor progress against project milestones and communicate any issues to project manager; monitors project progress, scope, and schedule, proactively identifies risks or issues, and suggests solutions to keep projects on track; determines and/or prepares required program/project documentation and reporting; and tracks key program/project metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Social Sciences, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Two years of experience managing or supporting multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in quantitative analysis.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to engage project sponsors.
• Ability to present complex quantitative and qualitative data in a clear and compelling manner.
• Be a team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Integrity, strong work ethic, be reliable and responsible.
• Able to receive and give critical and constructive feedback.
• Be flexible.
• Have self-discipline.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to managing tasks.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to evolving project needs.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis tools such as Excel, Python, R, or similar.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project).

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of various research projects.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of program/project plans.
• Prioritize activities.
• Coordinate with internal and/or external stakeholders to monitor progress against project milestones.
• Communicate any issues to the project manager.
• Monitor project progress, scope, and schedule.
• Proactively identify risks or issues and suggest solutions.
• Determine and/or prepare required program/project documentation and reporting.
• Track key program/project metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level