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Academic Programs Coordinator, History and Sociology of Science (Hybrid Eligible)

Employer
University of Pennsylvania
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Dec 2, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Other Health & Medicine
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time


Academic Programs Coordinator, History and Sociology of Science (Hybrid Eligible)

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 Employers By State in 2021.

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.

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.

Posted Job Title
Academic Programs Coordinator, History and Sociology of Science (Hybrid Eligible)

Job Profile Title
Coordinator, Program

Job Description Summary
The History and Sociology of Science Department Administrator oversees the daily operations of the department while coordinating and delegating tasks related to all department events, both large and small, maintaining an extensive budget, and compiling information for several year-round faculty governance related processes. Daily interaction with undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff within our department, and other departments at Penn along with outside colleges and universities is required for this role. The Senior Department Administrator supervises and coordinates the daily activities of work-study students, two undergraduate majors, and two minors, and is instrumental in facilitating graduate admissions, and workshop organization. This position is responsible for compilation of dossiers for all faculty actions (recruitment, reappointments, promotions, and leaves). Maintains, verifies, and updates all department records, organizes data for reports. Oversees department and building maintenance and facility requests, and handles all faculty foreign visa applications, and processes and reimbursements for faculty and guests. The Department Administrator is the first point of contact for new and incoming faculty, and visitors, and is responsible to ensuring they have a smooth transition into Penn and our department.

This position reports to the SAS Deputy Director of Regional Administration, but solely supports of the History and Sociology of Science department.

Job Description

The Department of History and Sociology of Science, with fifty-plus year's history of accomplishment at the University of Pennsylvania, uses the tools of the humanities and social sciences to study science, technology, medicine, and the environment. Through a broad range of scholarly projects, faculty research examines and elucidates the relations between the technical practice of scientists, engineers, medical researchers, and clinicians, and the material, social, political and cultural context in which those practices occur.

DUTIES:

Serving as the primary contact for the department, this position performs a variety tasks on behalf of the department chair and faculty, and is heavily involved in event coordination, providing financial support to faculty and students, and working alongside the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies to maintain the undergraduate program. The Senior Department Administrator also interacts with vendors, handles service requests for the department; assists with department workshops, talks, and meetings (audio visual, catering, set up/clean up, and travel arrangements for guests); and other duties as needed. This position requires a highly-organized individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills who is able to respond to requests in a flexible manner, possesses the ability to work independently, and can handle multiple tasks at once.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree with 2 to 3 years of experience years, preferably in a higher education institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The position requires excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Attention to detail with the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. Prior experience working with faculty, staff, students and coordinating events, both large and small, is preferred. Experience with web development applications, Concur, Penn web systems (NGSS, Curriculum Manager, Penn Marketplace), is highly desired. Successful candidate must have strong organizational skills and be able to work independently.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.

Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range
$24.13 - $36.36
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.



To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay


To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Claudia-Cohen-Hall---3rd-Floor/Academic-Programs-Coordinator--History-and-Sociology-of-Science--Hybrid-Eligible-_JR00064420



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