Faculty Affairs Coordinator

FACULTY AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

Reference Number: 40-27275

School Name: Perelman School of Medicine

Position Type: Full Time

Position Schedule: 8-5

Months: 12

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.

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.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes 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.

School/Center Overview: The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/.

Duties: Assist Faculty Affairs Manager with the administrative management and development of Departmental activities related to the faculty affairs process. This person will be a resource for faculty development, retention and recruitment activities, including appointments, promotions, reappointments, terminations. This position will assist with Department COAP meetings, including preparing agenda and all documents required for meeting. This position will also work with other coordinator to manage faculty admin appointments, academic support staff appointments and clinical faculty appts.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required. Solid knowledge of HR policies and best practices, preferable in an academic setting; excellent verbal, writing skills, and interpersonal communication skills a must. Must be exceptionally organized and detail oriented.

Affirmative Action Statement: Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Quick Link: http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/32872

Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required. Solid knowledge of HR policies and best practices, preferable in an academic setting; excellent verbal, writing skills, and interpersonal communication skills a must. Must be exceptionally organized and detail oriented.

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