Academic Program Specialist (HYBRID)

Academic Program Specialist (HYBRID)

Category: Admin/HR/Accounting/Finance

Employment type: Contract

Reference: BH-400813

Academic Program Specialist (HYBRID) needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Staffing’s client working in Boston, MA.

• Pay Rate: $30-35/hr
• HYBRID-onsite 3 days, 2 days remote

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.
• Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
• Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented, and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.
• Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.
• Effectively work with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program.
• Spearheads research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.
• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.
• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process, or service improvements.
• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project, or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines.
• Maintains flexibility to support teams in different time zone.
• Engages with multiple stakeholders (i.e., Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics)

Required:

• The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, balancing relationship management with process rigor, and translating an early-stage or informal co-op process into a scalable, well-documented program. Experience in higher education, campus recruiting, or academic-employer partnerships is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., PHR/SHRM-CP, project management, career coaching).
• 3+ years of experience in program coordination, campus recruiting, HR/talent programs, internship or co-op administration, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience managing a program end-to-end, including recruiting, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and reporting.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to define role scope, project work, and performance expectations for students or early-career talent.
• Experience building or improving program processes, documentation, or onboarding materials.
• Experience in higher education, university career services, or academic-employer co-op/internship partnerships is a plus.

What’s In It For You? This is a unique opportunity to support our client; one of the area’s largest universities. Medical benefits and 401K are available.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Date: 10-02-2026