Programs & Events Operations Manager at Harvard Hillel
Hillel InternationalCambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
Programs & Events Operations Manager
Harvard Hillel
About the Role
The Programs & Events Operations Manager serves as the operational backbone of Harvard Hillel's Student Life team. Working closely with the Director of Student Life and program staff, this role ensures that Harvard Hillel's programs and events are thoughtfully planned, financially managed, and executed with excellence. By coordinating logistics, vendors, budgets, facilities, hospitality, and administrative systems, this role enables program staff to spend more time building relationships with students and creating meaningful Jewish experiences. The position also supports select alumni, donor, family, and board events, helping create an organized, welcoming, and professional experience across Harvard Hillel.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys building systems that help others succeed. They are equally comfortable planning behind the scenes and calmly coordinating logistics during major events.
What You'll Do
Program & Event Operations
- Coordinate logistics for student programs, Shabbat and holiday experiences, retreats, leadership initiatives, classes, and community events.
- Manage room reservations, registrations, catering, vendors, event timelines, supplies, signage, and purchasing.
- Coordinate facilities needs including room setup, audiovisual support, building access, security, deliveries, and event readiness.
- Serve as the operational point person for assigned events, ensuring logistics run smoothly before, during, and after each event.
- Support student leaders with purchasing, reimbursements, vendor coordination, event planning, and building procedures.
- Help create exceptional experiences through thoughtful hospitality, organization, and attention to detail.
Financial & Administrative Operations
- Track program budgets and monitor event spending in partnership with Student Life and Finance.
- Process purchase requests, invoices, contracts, reimbursements, deposits, and vendor payments.
- Maintain accurate financial records and operational documentation.
- Coordinate vendor communication and ensure expenses are processed accurately and on time.
Systems & Organizational Effectiveness
- Maintain planning tools, calendars, templates, checklists, and operational documentation.
- Improve workflows for event planning, purchasing, vendor management, and administrative processes.
- Maintain shared systems, including Monday.com, that support collaboration across departments.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen processes, and enhance the overall participant experience.
Collaboration
- Partner with colleagues across Student Life, Facilities, Operations, Finance, Development, and Communications to support organizational priorities.
- Contribute to a collaborative culture grounded in professionalism, hospitality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
- Three or more years of experience in operations, administration, event coordination, project management, higher education, hospitality, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience managing budgets, vendors, purchasing, contracts, invoices, and reimbursements.
- Strong attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence using tools such as Monday.com, spreadsheets, and databases.
- A proactive, service-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and build strong collaborative relationships.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What You'll Receive
- Salary: $70,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to join a warm, collaborative, mission-driven team creating meaningful Jewish experiences for Harvard students.
About Harvard Hillel
Harvard Hillel is home to more than 500 Jewish undergraduates and 1,800 Jewish graduate students. Our mission is to help students build meaningful Jewish lives through relationships, learning, leadership, and community. Every member of our staff contributes to creating a welcoming environment where students can explore their identities, develop as leaders, and find a Jewish home on campus.
About Hillel International
In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
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