Temporary Academic Support Coordinator - Electrical and Systems Engineering - Penn Engineering

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life

Retirement

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Penn Engineering department is seeking a Temporary Academic Support Coordinator to assist the Electrical and Systems Engineering master's programs with administrative, academic, and student-facing tasks. The role involves advising students on degree options, helping with course registrations and curriculum planning, and supporting admissions processes in Slate.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this temporary, on-site

Qualifications

• Coordinate administrative aspects of Master's programs and assist with course registration.
• Experience in advising and leadership development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative aspects of Master's programs and assist with curriculum planning.
• Advise Master's students on academic programs and provide support with course registration and curriculum planning.
• Support admissions tasks such as responding to prospective students, reviewing applicants in Slate, and other admissions tasks.

Skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years related experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Temporary Academic Support Coordinator - Electrical and SystemsEngineering - Penn Engineering

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 ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship 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.

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.

Posted Job Title

Temporary Academic Support Coordinator - Electrical and SystemsEngineering - Penn Engineering

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The temporary Academic Support Coordinator in the Electrical andSystems Engineering department will support Master's programs byperforming operational, academic, and student-facing tasks. Theserange from student presentations, degree auditing, AdvanceRegistration clearances, and admissions support.

Job Description

• Coordinate administrative aspects of Master's programs. AdviseMaster's students on academic programs and provide support withcourse registration and curriculum planning.
• Support the Master's programs in admissions related operationaltasks including but not limited to responding to prospectivestudents, reviewing applicants in Slate, and other admissions tasksas assigned.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of related experienceor an equivalent combination of education and experience. Abilityto prioritize and multitask, excellent written and verbalcommunication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, strongattention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Proficiencyin MS Word, Excel and Google Suite.
• Previous experience in advising and leadership developmentpreferred. Experience in the following areas a plus: work withstudent populations, work in higher education, interest andknowledge regarding international affairs and current events.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Pay Range

$7.25 - $25.00 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 therequirements 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.