Administrative 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.

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
Administrative Coordinator

Job Profile Title
Administrative Coordinator

Job Description Summary
The position provides high-level administrative support and project management to Schools/Centers. The incumbent will engage in a wide range of activities including budget management, administrative support, interaction with students, faculty, and staff on campus and at local events. The position also interacts with senior administrators, prospects, donors, faculty, alumni, board members, and senior government and corporate executives. The position includes budget oversight of a wide variety of programs involving multiple travelers and currencies as well as preparing staff for domestic and international travel. Generally included in confidential, ongoing cross divisional projects as directed by the Dean/Department Leader's Office program. The Administrative Coordinator interacts with important external constituents, and therefore must prioritize while delivering a very high level of service. Responsible for developing and maintaining communications, fielding inquiries, and guiding both graduate students and faculty through a variety of University policies, resources, and procedures.

Job Description

Recent college graduates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to global affairs are invited to apply for a Research Fellow position at Perry World House. The position provides recent graduates with up to a two-year-long opportunity to conduct research, engage on global public policy issues, and support the intellectual and programmatic dimensions of Perry World House, Penn's hub for international policy research and global engagement. Fellows will be expected to play a critical role at Perry World House. This will include research on areas related to Perry World House's core mission, policy-relevant research, and by helping to prepare various types of intellectual outputs. Past fellows have published their research in a number of policy relevant outlets. It also involves working to implement two signature, competitive student-engagement programs: the World House Student Fellows Program and the Graduate Associates Program. Over time, Fellows will also focus on providing research and programmatic support to our two inaugural research themes. The first theme is The Future of the Global Order: Power, Technology and Governance. It examines the implications of changing global power dynamics, impacts of new technologies, and contributions of governance institutions for the future of international cooperation. It also includes a sub-thematic focus on how emerging technologies are shaping global politics. The second theme is Global Shifts: Urbanization, Migration, and Demography, which focuses on trends in migration, urbanization, demographic change, and what cities can do to mitigate the impacts of climate change and lead efforts for a more sustainable future. In addition, Fellows will support general student programming, particularly through efforts to expand PWH's engagement with Penn undergraduates, and provide general administrative office and programmatic support to Perry World House to carry out its public programming.

Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Candidate should have a strong interest in global affairs as demonstrated through course of study and/or work experience is highly encouraged, including as demonstrated through internships or travel abroad experience. Candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Candidate should have excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills, as well as strong oral presentation, organizational, and overall communications skills. Candidate should work well with others, and be self-motivated. Knowledge of Penn preferred. Candidate should also have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. This is a two year term position

Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Penn Global

Pay Range
$20.00 - $36.00

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.


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