Global Health Programs & Development Manager

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Global Health Programs & Development Manager to coordinate planning and execution of international research and education partnerships, tracking impact, and ensuring effective CGH communications.

The role includes fundraising support, grants, and events coordination, plus occasional international travel to advance global health initiatives with faculty and CGH leadership.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be focused, analytical, results‑driven, organized and agile.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills for independent and team work.
• Accurate, dependable with strong attention to detail; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Project management: oversee planning and execution of global academic and public‑private partnerships; track publications and impact; support CGH activity growth.
• Program administration: coordinate Scholars and Summer Visiting Fellows programs; conduct needs assessments and surveys; prepare public reports.

Skills

Analytical

Results-driven

Organized

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 (Wor