Administrative Coordinator - Program

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Posted Job Title

Coordinator, Program - Part Time

Job Profile Title

Coordinator, Program

Job Description Summary

The Administrative Coordinator will support the implementation and day-to-day operations of Objective 1, Establish a Platform for Community- and Family-Based Engagement in Research, and related community engagement activities within the CTSA Hub. The Administrative Coordinator will coordinate program logistics, stakeholder engagement activities, communications, scheduling, and execution of meetings and events across academic, healthcare, research, and community settings. The position serves as a primary point of contact for organizing and supporting community-engaged research activities, stakeholder convenings, advisory boards, working groups, and special projects.
Working closely with the Executive Director, Director of Operations, Program Coordinator, and other CHEA staff, the Administrative Coordinator will facilitate coordination among investigators, community partners, patients, families, healthcare leaders, and institutional stakeholders. The position will provide administrative and operational support to the Executive Director, including calendar management, meeting coordination, communications support, and assistance with Center-wide initiatives. The Administrative Coordinator will also support CTSA and CHEA communications, including website content management, social media activities, dissemination efforts, and promotion of community engagement programs and event.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Description

The Administrative Coordinator will support the implementation and day-to-day operations of Objective 1, Establish a Platform for Community- and Family-Based Engagement in Research, and related community engagement activities within the CTSA Hub. The Administrative Coordinator will coordinate program logistics, stakeholder engagement activities, communications, scheduling, and execution of meetings and events across academic, healthcare, research, and community settings. The position serves as a primary point of contact for organizing and supporting community-engaged research activities, stakeholder convenings, advisory boards, working groups, and special projects.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Director of Operations, Program Coordinator, and other CHEA staff, the Administrative Coordinator will facilitate coordination among investigators, community partners, patients, families, healthcare leaders, and institutional stakeholders. The position will provide administrative and operational support to the Executive Director, including calendar management, meeting coordination, communications support, and assistance with Center-wide initiatives. The Administrative Coordinator will also support CTSA and CHEA communications, including website content management, social media activities, dissemination efforts, and promotion of community engagement programs and event

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$24.21 - $29.50 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be 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 and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. 

• 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.

• 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.