Program Coordinator

Company: University of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Program Coordinator

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Program Coordinator

Job Profile Title
Coordinator B

Job Description Summary
This position provides a high level of administrative support to the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement requiring sound judgement and initiative. A high degree of initiative is demonstrated through a proactive, synergistic approach that anticipates the needs of the Associate Dean for DEI and the Executive Director of Community Engagement and their respective offices

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Dean for DEI and Community Engagement, this role supports activities and reporting, evaluates plan alignments with the Strategic Plan, and coordinates outreach to community and university partners to support various groups internal and external to the School of Nursing. Creates a welcoming and respectful environment for all in the School. Streamlines efforts to maintain excellence in all aspects of this support and outreach role. Develops and manages tools, marketing materials, and resources to support established strategies and events across DEI and Community Engagement. Aligns efforts and activities to amplify the DEI work executed across the School including major initiatives that include the School's heat map and other reporting necessary throughout the year. Utilizes collaborative and inclusive practices to manage and meet deadlines, reporting, and events. Collaborates with school groups in planning community-wide activities . Coordinates signature events, and both DEI and Community Engagement communications, and other year-round activities. Works to enhance the climate for DEI, belonging, and engagement. Becomes familiar with data resources and as needed, designs and uses databases to generate materials for reports, grants, and publications. Analyzes and monitors external trends with respect to DEI and Community Engagement. Coordinates administrative operations including tracking the Offices' budget, expenses, and fund allocation. Coordinates, attends, and supports meetings by handling all necessary arrangements. Prepares minutes, as needed, and coordinates and communicates follow-up actions. Manages multiple projects, routine and ad-hoc, involving multi-media, proposal, and presentation preparations. Utilizes sound judgment, effective planning, and timely follow-up to ensure effective use of the Associate Dean's and Executive Director's time. Manages complex calendars using discretion to prioritize meetings and maintain professional relationships. Composes correspondence and coordinates extensive internal and external communications including the Offices' web and SharePoint sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's preferred. Job Location - City, State
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  Work Location Information: In normal conditions this position may occasionally (16-24 hrs./wk. or 2-3 days/wk.) work remotely. This position is considered essential for delivering the mission of the School and may be required to work on campus in critical situations such as events and priority meetings.
  
  Department / School
  School of Nursing
  
  Pay Range
  
  Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
  
  Affirmative Action Statement
  Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
  
  Special Requirements
  Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
  
  University Benefits
  • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
    
  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
    
  • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
    
  • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
    
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
    
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
    
  • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
    
  • University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
    
  • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
    
  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
    
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
    
  • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
    
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