Student Program Specialist Lauder Institute, Wharton School

Job title: Student Program Specialist Lauder Institute, Wharton School

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage daily academic program operations, including course setup with learning management systems, supporting faculty with communication with students in coordination with faculty, and maintaining centralized repositories of syllabi and course materials.
• Manage and develop datasets related to enrollment, course utilization, and student pathways; generate reports to support program evaluation and decision-making.
• Coordinate thesis program activities, including tracking student progress, supporting milestone completion, and organizing related academic events.
• Support Associate Director in responding to inquiries and supporting academic processes and policies with faculty and students.
• Manage priorities, timelines, and deliverables in support of logistics of immersion programs and stakeholder communication, as needed
• Support cross-functional academic initiatives and ensure alignment with institutional standards and program requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in an academic programming environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Attention to detail and interest in data/contact management. Strong client-focused orientation and ability to lead event planning, implementation, and debriefings.
• Availability to staff evening and weekend events as needed.
• Background in events and/or project management
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills. Ability to compose, proofread, format, and research copy and reports is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple work-streams simultaneously
• High degree of competency with computer software programs including database management skills and Microsoft office suite.
• Capacity to learn and apply new technologies and efficiencies as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Background in events and/or project management

• Ability to use graphic design tools such as Canva for social media postings

• Demonstrated interest in world affairs, geopolitics, and/or international business.

• Knowledge of Qualtrics, learning management systems (Canvas).

• Applicants must submit a cover letter.

• Position is contingent upon funding.

• Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

• Department / SchoolWharton School

• Pay Range$55,962.00 - $60,000.00 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. Internal organization 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), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

• Special Requirements 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.

• University BenefitsHealth, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to unde