Perry World House Business and Event Coordinator

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. 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

Perry World House Business and Event Coordinator

Job Profile Title

Administrative Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Provide operational support in the complex environment of Perry World House business, events, and logistics. Act as a point of contact for PWH program support, including event execution and visitor engagement. Support business functions, including building events, purchasing, reimbursements, travel, and expense management, with a high level of compliance and accountability. Should be comfortable communicating with high-level policymakers both domestically and internationally.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact to provide administrative planning and service for all PWH  events and program participants' travel,  accommodations,  and payments. 
• Lead event execution duties on campus and remotely, including greeting attendees, managing time, and monitoring attendee engagement. 
• Travel planning and operational support for all PWH staff 
• Working with external vendors for building setup and operational event needs
• Serve as a point of contact for the operations needs of PWH pillar programming

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 5 to 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficient in communication skills, both in person and in writing

​Application Requirement  

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

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Penn Global

Pay Range