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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. 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 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.

Posted Job Title

Program Coordinator

Job Profile Title

Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

Working closely with the Deputy Director of the PRCCEH, the Coordinator will manage all of the Translation Core Programs. This will involve engaging with the public, our non-profit partners, other Penn and CHOP personnel and others. In some cases it will involve the collection and analysis of data and the presentation of scientific information to communities, researchers and others. The Coordinator manages all TC communications including updating the website and engaging stakeholders for meetings and following up with meeting summaries and action plans. The Coordinator is actively involved with the administration of the TC Pilot projects including engaging with stakeholders regarding questions about the program, assistance with the application and the design and implementation of the project. The Coordinator requires organizational skills, attention to detail and good verbal and written communication skills.

Job Description

+ Liaise and maintain records of key contacts in Translation Core (TC) projects, policy makers, and other relevant persons. Serve as the primary point of contact for Translation Core activities at Penn. Maintain records of and attend project meetings and events. Provide advice, including leading discussions on scientific topics and design and organize activities and programs with partners. Maintain a record of accomplishments and prepare drafts of annual progress report including primary writing of description of all Translation Core activities.

+ Arrange conferences, workshops, meetings, and webinars for target audiences, designing promotional campaigns . Convene meetings of the Translation Core with target audiences including the Community Stakeholder Advisory Committee. Prepare agendas, presentations, minutes and any necessary materials for all meeting.

+ Present at grant meetings and other study related meetings. Represent the Translation Core at community, local and national meetings making presentations of Children’s Center work. Design and present environmental health curricula to students K-undergraduate. Supervise undergraduate students and volunteers working on Translation Core projects.

+ Collect and manage scientific data to identify populations most at risk to lead poisoning, poor air quality, asbestos, and endocrine disruptors and disseminate such information to the communities including meeting with community participants in studies, explaining study methods and managing samples.

+ Work with PRCCEH scientists to analyze data: Conduct library research, data-base searches (EPA data, NASA satellite imagery, Air Quality Index and Toxic Release Inventory) to support research and translation activities.

+ Analyze research data using techniques such as GIS mapping and spatial analytics or other appropriate techniques; present work to faculty and faculty teams.

+ Write portions of grant applications (progress reports on Translation Core for the RPPR and Children’s Center competing continuation), design and write educational materials, brochures, flyers and reports on Environmental Health topics for target audiences based on scientific research informed writing.

+ Develop new content and tailor existing content for Prescriptions for Prevention Program.

+ Assist in the development of content for webinars for childcare providers in PA.

+ Engage with Built to Last participants on connecting them to resources, provide drinking water and lead in soil testing kits to community partners and arrange for the testing and dissemination of results.

+ Work with Community Asthma Prevention Program staff to engage health care providers in Chester, recruit patients, coordinate logistics of people and supplies and communications between community health worker and patients and collect implementation data in a format suitable for analysis.

+ Train community members and build capacity for their engagement of regulators and legislators.

+ Assist in the development of individual school risk assessments for asbestos exposure and arrange the logistics for their presentation in community/school settings.

+ Continue the process for the recruitment and admission of adolescents into the Academy for Environmental Exposure Reduction. Arrange logistics, scheduling and support for the Academy for Environmental Exposure Reduction.

+ Manage TC communications between and among program personnel. Produce visual representations accessible to community partners and stakeholders

+ Manage website including content for all program activities, pilot projects and engagement of clinicians around children’s environmental health.

+ Produce annual reports and summaries of data for stakeholder dissemination. Develop and communicate promotional materials.

+ General Duties: Submit vendor payments and purchase orders (BEN Finance) and Reimbursements (CONCUR). Make travel arrangements for speakers/guests and faculty. Phone management and call routing for CEET Director – Filing and record keeping as needed.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. MPH or related degree preferred.

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.

The Actual End Date of this position is 11/30/2026 and is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$55,000.00 - $55,000.00 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 Benefits

+ Health, 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 underwriting.

+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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

The University of Pennsylvania’s special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. 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.