I-MPA STEM & Curriculum Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 50.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a I-MPA STEM & Curriculum Coordinator based in Philadelphia to support instructional delivery, curriculum development, and operational coordination for the I-MPA program.

The role co-instructs two STEM MPA courses, leads AI curricular protocol development, and chairs the senior staff executive committee on STEM student advising, while supporting multiple I-MPA courses.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 1–2 years of experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating or co-instructing academic courses or programs is required.
• Proficiency with databases, information systems, and web-based platforms is preferred.

Mansioni

• Plan and lead lab sessions and recitations for specified courses.
• Drive course development and coordinate lecture logistics and assessments.
• Input course and program details into key systems and databases.
• Lead the development of AI curricular protocols for the program.
• Chair the senior staff executive committee on STEM student advising and track outcomes.
• Coordinate and support instructional delivery for AI-focused components and applied analytics courses.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Leading committees

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

Databases

Web-based platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

I-MPA STEM & Curriculum Coordinator

Job requisition ID JR00129324. Job profile: Coordinator A. School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania. Fox-Fels Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Full time. This is a one-year term appointment. Pay range: $50,366.00 - $54,000.00 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.

Job Description Summary

The I-MPA STEM & Curriculum Coordinator plays a central role in the instructional delivery, curriculum development, and operational coordination of the University of Pennsylvania's International Master of Public Administration (I-MPA) program. Based in residence at the Fox Family Pavilion, the Coordinator serves as co-instructor for two new STEM MPA courses, leads the development of AI curricular protocols, chairs the senior staff executive committee on STEM student advising, and supports instructional delivery across multiple additional I-MPA courses.

Job Description

The Penn International Master of Public Administration (I-MPA) is an exciting, innovative, skills-based graduate degree program that is expressly dedicated to improving global human well-being by professionally educating, nurturing, and networking present and future problem-solving leaders.

The Partnership for Innovation, Cross-Sector Collaboration, Leadership, and Organization (PICCLO), a division of Fox Leadership International, is charged with curriculum development, course delivery, and student support for the I-MPA.

Duties

• Take primary responsibility for planning and leading lab sessions and recitations for Statistics for Public Policy (fall) and Program Evaluation and Data Analysis (spring).
• Drive ongoing course development and coordinate lecture logistics and assessment activities.
• Input all critical course and program details into relevant systems and databases.
• Manage the research and development of AI curricular protocols for the I-MPA program.
• Chair the senior staff executive committee on student advising for STEM-centric courses and AI integration, facilitating meetings and tracking action items and outcomes.
• Compile and synthesize materials related to the present and potential role of AI in the I-MPA curriculum.
• Play a central coordinating role in the planning and delivery of I-MPA 6200 (Global Leadership and Problem-Solving: Existential Threats to Human Well-Being).
• Lead the development and organization of the course's AI-focused case study component in collaboration with faculty and the Program Director.
• Coordinate and directly support instructional delivery for I-MPA 6096 (Global Problem Solving and Program Evaluation: Eldercare in Asia) and other applied policy analytics courses.
• Lead student-facing quantitative exercises and provide data analysis and research assistance to faculty and students.
• Independently organize and complete all financial information associated with program activities.
• Maintain up-to-date program documentation and assist with broader I-MPA administrative needs as they arise.

Qualifications: Required

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Master's degree in Public Administration, Statistics, Public Policy, or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating or co-instructing academic courses or programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead committees or working groups.
• Proficiency with databases, information systems, and web-based platforms.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a lead coordination role.

Qualifications: Preferred

• Strong quantitative and data analytics skills, particularly in statistics and program evaluation.
• Advanced technology and AI competency, including experience with AI integration in educational or policy contexts.
• MPA-level training and public policy knowledge.
• Student advising and teaching support experience.
• Research and curriculum-development capabilities.

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.