Program Coordinator C

upenn; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Health-Tech (PHT), the University of Pennsylvania's central hub for health technology innovation, seeks a Program Coordinator to join our team and advance healthcare solutions. Since 2017, PHT has served as an engine translating discoveries into high-impact health technologies, accelerating from academic innovation to real-world impact.

We support clinicians, engineers, and researchers with funding, mentorship, and education.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute program logistics and operations for Penn Health-Tech's (PHT) education programs and community engagement events, including Health Tech Huddles, Commercialization Boot Camp, and our annual Demo Day. Responsibilities include scheduling, space and catering arrangements, speaker and stakeholder coordination, managing program records, tracking budgets, and supporting marketing and promotion for programs and events.
• Support the Health Tech Accelerator Call for Proposals by overseeing applicant communications, interview scheduling, pitch day logistics, and funding decision notifications.
• Advance the sustainabili

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.

• 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

Program Coordinator C

Job Profile Title

Coordinator C

Job Description Summary

Takes a lead role in coordinating a porfolio of complex programs or projects for a department, school, or center. Partners with leaders to develop organizational plans, establish deadlines, and implement key activities. May be responsible for office management, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders with whom they collaborate on projects.

Job Description

Penn Health-Tech (PHT), the University of Pennsylvania's central hub for health technology innovation, is looking for a Program Coordinator to join our team and our mission to empower innovators and to advance health care solutions. Since 2017, has served as an engine for translating discoveries into high-impact health technologies, accelerating the path from academic innovation to real-world impact. PHT supports and delivers programs to clinicians, engineers, and researchers across the innovation ecosystem to accelerate the development of transformative healthcare solutions through funding, mentorship, and education.

PHT has four strategic priorities: (1) Advance health technology innovation by focusing on identifying, supporting, and accelerating promising health technology innovations from Penn and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). (2) Develop health technology innovators by equipping faculty, trainees, students, and emerging operators with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to advance healthcare innovation. (3) Strengthen the innovation ecosystem by cultivating relationships, partnerships, and community engagement and demonstrating thought leadership in order to accelerate innovation and increase Penn Health-Tech's visibility and impact. (4) Build organizational infrastructure for sustainable growth by developing the people, processes, systems, and resources required to support Penn Health-Tech's continued growth and long-term impact.

The Program Coordinator serves as the operational backbone of PHT's programming, supporting the planning, execution, and follow-up of activities across the PHT's portfolio of programs and events. In this capacity, the Program Coordinator manages logistics for recurring programs and events, handles outreach and scheduling with speakers and advisors, supports applicant-facing processes for recruitment and the Call for Proposals cycle, and collects and organizes data across programs to support annual reporting. This role requires strong organizational skills, genuine interest in healthcare innovation, and the ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The position works closely with the Associate Director of Education and Operations and Penn Health-Tech staff to contribute to consistent delivery of healthcare innovation initiatives and events across PHT, Penn, CHOP, and other partner organizations, and supports PHT's mission.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and execute program logistics and operations for Penn Health-Tech's (PHT) education programs and community engagement events, including Health Tech Huddles, Commercialization Boot Camp, and our annual Demo Day. Responsibilities include scheduling, space and catering arrangements, speaker and stakeholder coordination, managing program records, tracking budgets, and supporting marketing and promotion for programs and events.
• Support the Health Tech Accelerator Call for Proposals by overseeing applicant communications, interview scheduling, pitch day logistics, and funding decision notifications.
• Advance the sustainabili