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

Global Health Programs & Development Manager

Job Profile Title

Coordinator C

Job Description Summary

This position supports the Center for Global Health (CGH) by managing the planning and execution of emerging global research and education partnership projects, tracking CGH and scholar program impact, and ensuring effective outreach via CGH communication platforms. The role coordinates administrative operations for signature CGH programs, including needs assessments, workshops, and program surveys. Additionally, the position drives the Center's fundraising efforts by identifying grant opportunities and supporting faculty in proposal development. The role also oversees day-to-day communications, including social media, website content, and annual reports, while coordinating research symposia and global health events. Occasional international travel and participation in CGH events are expected.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Project management: Manage the planning and execution of global academic, public-private partnerships including research and education projects. Track and maintain bank of scholarly publications and major impact (policy change, etc) via publication alerts and semi-annual surveys. Support the growth of global health activity within the departments. Working with CGH leadership, identify and lead research/education opportunities for CGH activity. For each project, maintain the scope, deliverables, milestones, and timeline; coordinate the contributions of staff, faculty affiliates, and external collaborators; and track progress to completion.
• Program administration: Coordinate the administrative work that supports CGH signature programs such as the Scholars program and the Summer Visiting Fellows Program. Conduct needs assessments, identify and organize opportunities such as workshops and trainings. Develop, distribute and analyze pre- and post-program surveys and deliver summary reports suitable for public dissemination.
• Grants and Fundraising: Manage the Center’s funding pipeline: identify and qualify grant, foundation and private entity opportunities; support faculty in the preparation of proposal components specific to global health, supporting documentation, and budget materials.
• Communications: Serve as the day-to-day coordinator for all CGH communications, such as website and social media content related to ongoing global activities, scholarly output, and other global engagement. Identify opportunities to showcase CGH Scholars as thought leaders. Create annual reports that communicate the Center’s mission/vision, strategic plan and impact.
• Events: Coordinate with the CGH leadership, the CGH team and faculty affiliates on the Center’s research symposia and other global health activities; work closely with faculty to develop and execute event/workshop agendas, timelines, and liaise with speakers to determine needs. Develop, distribute and analyze post-event surveys.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including participation in CGH events and occasional international travel.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be focused, analytical, results driven, well organized, resourceful and agile. They must thrive in a dynamic environment and be a self-starter with an outcome focused orientation.

The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, these supporting the ability to communicate effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Accuracy, dependability and attention to detail will be vital to success in the position. Expert in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) as well as comfort and experience in data management and analysis.

Mindsets & Approach

• A passion for global health.

• Commitment to inquiry, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.
• Desire to work with and learn from diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to accept feedback and engage in candid conversations that foster self-improvement.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

 

Required:

·         Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Demonstrated project management experience: planning, setting milestones, tracking deliverables, and follow through across multiple concurrent projects.

·         Strong organizational skills and excellent written and interpersonal communication, with the ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.

·         Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, focus groups, or other interactive experiences.

·         Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis.

·         Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and communicate findings clearly through written reports, presentations, and other materials.

·         Demonstrated ability to work effectively across research, administrative, and external-facing work, and to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.

·         Ability to learn and use online platforms and systems that support program and materials design, management, evaluation, and organizational operations.

Preferred

·         An advanced degree (MPH or a related field) or more than five years of relevant professional experience.

·         Experience in health outcomes research, public policy, higher education, philanthropic, or professional services setting.

·         Experience working in resource-limited settings.

·         Familiarity with academic or applied global health research.

·         Experience developing grant or foundation proposals and budgets

·         Experience coordinating project teams.

Please note: A cover letter is required for consideration. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

 

 

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$65,628.00 - $73,000.00 Annual 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 protected under 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, 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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To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay