What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant- Temporary, Penn Program in Environmental Humanities (PPEH) position at University of Pennsylvania?
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.
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
Program Assistant- Temporary, Penn Program in Environmental Humanities (PPEH)
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Program Assistant will provide operational and administrative support to the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities at the University of Pennsylvania, including event and program coordination and staffing, program promotion and communications assistance, and financial and office coordination.
Job Description
Founded in 2014, the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities (PPEH) fosters interdisciplinary environmental collaboration and scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and beyond. Responsibilities include assisting in the planning and coordination of programming and events, to include managing all logistical arrangements, itineraries, venue bookings, catering and set up; staffing events; assisting with copy editing for print and digital promotional copy, updating content for website, newsletters, brochures, social media postings and public and internal calendars; processing, monitoring and verifying financial transactions and maintaining detailed, accurate records; and ordering supplies.
This is a temporary position at 30 hours per week with an approximate end date of June 2022.
Qualifications:
H.S. or GED diploma and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's degree and/or experience in an academic environment preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Website content maintenance and/or design experience preferred, particularly experience with Drupal and Wordpress. Must be self-motivated and possess strong attention to detail as well as organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Must be a self-starter who is able to interact professionally with diverse publics, including faculty and students; manage multiple and competing priorities; work under pressure; and meet deadlines. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Familiarity with Penn University systems is helpful. Demonstrated background and interest in environmental humanities, sciences or arts preferred. Occasional evening work.
This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All 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.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75
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 may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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.
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
Program Assistant- Temporary, Penn Program in Environmental Humanities (PPEH)
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Program Assistant will provide operational and administrative support to the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities at the University of Pennsylvania, including event and program coordination and staffing, program promotion and communications assistance, and financial and office coordination.
Job Description
Founded in 2014, the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities (PPEH) fosters interdisciplinary environmental collaboration and scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and beyond. Responsibilities include assisting in the planning and coordination of programming and events, to include managing all logistical arrangements, itineraries, venue bookings, catering and set up; staffing events; assisting with copy editing for print and digital promotional copy, updating content for website, newsletters, brochures, social media postings and public and internal calendars; processing, monitoring and verifying financial transactions and maintaining detailed, accurate records; and ordering supplies.
This is a temporary position at 30 hours per week with an approximate end date of June 2022.
Qualifications:
H.S. or GED diploma and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's degree and/or experience in an academic environment preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Website content maintenance and/or design experience preferred, particularly experience with Drupal and Wordpress. Must be self-motivated and possess strong attention to detail as well as organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Must be a self-starter who is able to interact professionally with diverse publics, including faculty and students; manage multiple and competing priorities; work under pressure; and meet deadlines. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Familiarity with Penn University systems is helpful. Demonstrated background and interest in environmental humanities, sciences or arts preferred. Occasional evening work.
- For consideration, please submit a cover letter as well as a resume in the CV section of your application. You can upload multiple documents to the "Resume/CV" section.
This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All 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.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75
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 may be 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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