Project Coordinator, Community Service (AWC)

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School seeks a Part-time Project Coordinator, Community Service (AWC) to manage a small team and coordinate activities for a community service project in Philadelphia courts. You will oversee three Community Liaisons, run weekly meetings, and report progress to the research team from Sept 2026 to June 2027.

Remote work is possible for coordination tasks, but the role requires proximity to Philadelphia for in-person events and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• Project coordination and team management experience, ideally in government, nonprofit, or research sectors.
• Familiarity with research and needs, especially in program evaluation or justice systems.
• Familiarity with several regions in Philadelphia.
• Experience interacting with Philadelphia community groups and nonprofits.
• Experience with vulnerable populations, including justice-involved individuals.
• Knowledge of court systems, especially in Philadelphia.
• Reliable communication and ability to attend online and in-person meetings.
• Organized, adaptable, energetic and articulate with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Google Docs and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel and staff events within Philadelphia.

Responsibilities

• Communicate frequently with the research team to establish goals, progress, and timelines.
• Plan, attend, and execute promotion and conclusion events.
• Lead recruiting for team members including a web designer and three community liaisons.
• Respond to client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Meet with stakeholders and provide support to community groups and court representatives.
• Elevate Community Liaison concerns to the research team when necessary.

Skills

Project coordination

Team management

Community engagement

Public/nonprofit experience

Communication skills

Adaptable/organized

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Project Coordinator, Community Service (AWC)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, 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 & WorldReport 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 consistentlyranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award fromForbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers.

Posted Job Title

Project Coordinator, Community Service (AWC)

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is one of thenation's oldest and most distinguished law schools. The schooloffers a distinctive cross-disciplinary legal education, drawing onthe depth and breadth of the University of Pennsylvania. Theresulting intellectual opportunities and professional relationshipsbridge traditional boundaries and disciplines, making theUniversity of Pennsylvania Carey Law School an extraordinarilysupportive academic community for its scholars and studentsalike.

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School staff play acritical role in providing a world-class educational environment,supporting faculty, students, alumni, and fellow staff members in acollaborative and ambitious environment.

This part-time position supports a project intended to createresources for community service in Philadelphia courts. The ProjectCoordinator manages three Community Liaisons for 10-20 hours perweek between September 2026 and June 2027, which will includerunning weekly meetings and reporting progress and concerns toresearch team members. During the pilot project between January2027 and June 2027, liaisons will be expected to respond to clientswithin their region within 24 business hours or to forward themessage to the Project Coordinator within that timeframe. TheProject Coordinator must be able to handle such concerns in atimely and professional manner, either through their own judgmentor by asking the research team. Team members work remotely, butcandidates should be based in Philadelphia or near enough tofrequently meet with stakeholders and attend events.

Job Description

Project Management

• Communicate frequently with the research team to establishgoals, progress, and timelines.
• Work with the research team on planning, progress reports, anddata collection.
• Lead recruiting for other team members including a web designerand three community liaisons.
• Plan, attend, and execute promotion and conclusion events.
• Respond to client concerns as they appear and are raised byCommunity Liaisons.
• Respond to or elevate concerns to the research team in a timelyand professional manner.
• Work with vulnerable populations and community members andorganizations with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Meet with other stakeholders and provide support to communitygroups, court representatives, and stakeholders as needed.
• Suggest ideas for project improvement and efficiency to theresearch team.

Liaison Oversight

• Support the hiring and onboarding of Community Liaisons.
• Run weekly meetings for entire team.
• Elevate Community Liaison concerns to research team whennecessary.
• Establish Community Liaison goals, timelines, and means ofeffectively tracking progress.
• Ensure progress is met or goals are revised in a timely andappropriate manner.
• Provide varied and complex support and assistance to all staffas necessary (reports, event staffing, etc.).
• Additional duties as assigned by the research team.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Project coordination and team management experience, ideally inthe government, nonprofit, or research sector
• Familiarity with research and research needs, especially in theareas of program evaluation or justice systems
• Familiarity with several regions in Philadelphia
• Experience interacting with and working for Philadelphiacommunity groups and nonprofits
• Experience with and sensitivity to vulnerable populationsincluding justice-involved individuals
• Knowledge of court systems, especially within Philadelphia
• Reliable communication and ability to attend online andin-person meetings
• Organized, adaptable, energetic and articulate with a positiveattitude
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of ateam
• Experience with Google Docs and Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to travel and staff events within Philadelphia
• Ability to solve problems and provide support to communitymembers and vulnerable populations

This position pays between $30.00- $50.00/hour and will bedetermined based on candidacy.

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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law. For clarity, thisincludes not discriminating on the basis of ethnicity, gender,gender identity or expression, and military status as required bythe American Bar Association Standard 205.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Law School

Pay Range

$7.25 - $50.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical,prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurancebenefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACAguidelines.

Equal Employment 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.