Spiegel Wilks Fellow

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Flexible work hours

Résumé du poste

The Spiegel Wilks Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's ICA advances public engagement through exhibitions, programs, and research-driven initiatives. This two-year fellowship (possible third year) supports a rising scholar or practitioner in curatorial and public-facing work within a leading contemporary art institution.

Based in Philadelphia, you will cultivate partnerships with Penn and external cultural institutions, shaping lectures, conversations, and interdisciplinary projects that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Excellent writing, research, and communications skills.
• Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Be a self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in ICA's mission and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Possess 1-2 years of related experience in a cultural institution, university, or nonprofit setting.
• A degree and/or coursework in art history, cultural anthropology, design, or a related field preferred.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Adobe Suite, and project management software.

Responsabilités

• Serve as an active partner in shaping the intellectual content of ICA's public programs.
• Collaborate with curators, artists, and the Director and Curator of Public Engagement & Research to develop themes, topics, and participants for lectures, conversations, and performances that expand ICA's research mission.
• Manage and maintain relationships with invited artists, speakers, and cultural organizations, including coordination of travel, accommodations, honoraria, and related logistics.
• Facilitate undergraduate Student Board (ICASB) meetings and the Visiting Artist Lecture Series in partnership with the Director and Curator of Public Engagement & Research.
• Support opportunities for Penn students to engage directly with artists, curators, and visiting scholars.
• Build and sustain connections across the University of Pennsylvania and with external academic and cultural institutions.
• Collaborate on developing rigorous and interdisciplinary methods of inquiry through programming, publishing, and academic courses that advance ICA's role as a site for research and teaching.
• Coordinate culminating presentations or symposia related to annual research themes and contribute to documentation, evaluation, and dissemination of public engagement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across ICA departments as needed, contributing to other public programming or special projects.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

Writing skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Commitment to diversity, equity, and+&

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office 365

Google Workspace

Adobe Suite

Project management software

Description du poste

Spiegel Wilks Fellow

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 & 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 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 ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

Spiegel Wilks Fellow

Job Profile Title

Administrative Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The Spiegel Wilks Fellow contributes to shaping the intellectualdirection of ICA's public engagement initiatives, connecting theInstitute's exhibition and programmatic work to the research andpedagogical mission of the University of Pennsylvania. The Fellowwill cultivate academic and community partnerships, developrinquiry-driven programs, and help integrate contemporary artisticpractices into broader conversations about art, ideas, and society.This two-year fellowship (with the option of a third year at thediscretion of the Director of Public Engagement) offers a uniqueopportunity for an emerging scholar or cultural practitioner toengage deeply in curatorial and public-facing research within aleading contemporary art institution.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as an active partner in shaping the intellectual contentof ICA's public programs.
• Collaborate with curators, artists, and the Director andCurator of Public Engagement & Research to develop themes,topics, and participants for lectures, conversations, andperformances that expand ICA's research mission.
• Manage and maintain relationships with invited artists,speakers, and cultural organizations, including coordination oftravel, accommodations, honoraria, and related logistics.
• Facilitate undergraduate Student Board (ICASB) meetings and theVisiting Artist Lecture Series in partnership with the Director andCurator of Public Engagement & Research.
• Support opportunities for Penn students to engage directly withartists, curators, and visiting scholars.
• Build and sustain connections across the University ofPennsylvania and with external academic and culturalinstitutions.
• Collaborate on developing rigorous and interdisciplinarymethods of inquiry through programming, publishing, and academiccourses that advance ICA's role as a site for research andteaching.
• Coordinate culminating presentations or symposia related toannual research themes and contribute to documentation, evaluation,and dissemination of public engagement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across ICA departments as needed,contributing to other public programming or special projects.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience is required.
• Have excellent writing, research, and communicationskills.
• Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, withexcellent time management and the ability to manage multipleprojects simultaneously.
• Be a self-starter who can work both independently andcollaboratively.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in ICA's mission and a commitmentto diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Possess 1-2 years of related experience in a culturalinstitution, university, or nonprofit setting.
• A degree and/or course work in art history, culturalanthropology, design, or a related field preferred.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, AdobeSuite, and project management software.

Application Requirement

• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered forthis position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you toupload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Please note that this is a term position with a target end date of 10/1/2028.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Provost's Center

Pay Range

$21.52 - $28.84 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

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

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.

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